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The Fabulous Baker Boys
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Synopsis
Real-life siblings Beau and Jeff Bridges star as the eponymous Fabulous Baker Boys. Musical prodigies both, the Bakers have long been teamed as a twin-piano act, with the less talented Frank (Beau Bridges) coasting on the skills of his brilliant younger brother Jack (Jeff Bridges). Their career dwindling to nickel-and-dime dates in second-rate clubs, the Bakers decide that they need a female vocalist to boost their popularity. They select auditioner Susie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer), who in addition to being a gifted songstress is drop-dead gorgeous. The newly renovated Baker Boys act scores a success, which is inevitably threatened by Susie's growing popularity and by Jack's insistence upon pursuing an affair with the girl. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Beau Bridges Frank Baker
Jeff Bridges Jack Baker
Xander R. Berkeley Lloyd
Michelle Pfeiffer Suzie Diamont
Ellie Raab Nina
Jennifer Tilly Monica Moran

Production Crew

Julie Bergman Associate Producer
Robin Foreman Associate Producer
David M. Dunlap Camera Operator
Wallis Nicita Casting
Peggy Holmes Choreography
Michael Ballhaus Cinematographer
Mark Rosenberg Co-producer
Paula Weinstein Co-producer
William Finnegan Co-producer
Dave Grusin Composer (Music Score)
Lisa Jensen Costume Designer
Steve Kloves Director
William Steinkamp Editor
Joel Sill Executive Music Producer
Sydney Pollack Executive Producer
Kevin Bartnof Foley Artist
Ronnie Spector Makeup
Ronnie Spector Makeup
Jeffrey Townsend Production Designer
Steve Kloves Screenwriter
Anne H. Ahrens Set Designer
Don Gibbin, Jr. Set Designer
Robert E. Worthington Special Effects
John Pochron Stunts
J.Paul Huntsman Supervising Sound Editor
William Finnegan Unit Production Manager
Year: 1989
Runtime: 116
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama
Romance

Color type
DeLuxe Color

Produced by
20th Century Fox
Gladden Entertainment
Mirage

Release
October 13, 1989 (USA)
by 20th Century Fox

Awards
1988 - Best Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1989 - Best Picture - National Board of Review