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Synopsis
In this film version of E. L. Doctorow's Billy Bathgate, Loren Dean plays the title character, a street-smart kid who inveigles his way into the confidence of 1930s gangster Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman). Billy is ordered to look after Schultz' new moll, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman), while Dutch fends off tax evasion charges and such up-and-coming rivals as Lucky Luciano (Stanley Tucci). Even though they know they're playing with dynamite, Billy and Drew fall in love. In attempting to escape Schultz' wrath, Billy succeeds only in putting himself in the thick of a gun battle between his boss and Luciano. When "Charley Lucky" emerges triumphant, Billy is forced once again to rely on his wits to escape being sent to the bottom of the briny in a cement overcoat. Bruce Willis shows up in an extended cameo as Dutch Schultz' former business associate. Billy Bathgate was adapted for the screen by British playwright Tom Stoppard. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Steve Buscemi Irving
Frances Conroy Mary Behan
Kevin Corrigan Arnold
John Costelloe Lulu
Loren Dean Billy Bathgate
Steven Hill Otto Berman
Billy Jaye Mickey
Tim Jerome Dixie Davis
Stephen Joyce Mr. Hines
Moira Kelly Rebecca
Nicole Kidman Drew Preston
Stanley Tucci Lucky Luciano
Bruce Willis Bo Weinberg
Robert F. Colesberry Jack Kelly
Dustin Hoffman Dutch Schultz

Production Crew

Dennis Bradford Art Director
John Willett Art Director
Tim Galvin Art Director
E.L. Doctorow Book Author
Howard Feuer Casting
Patricia Birch Choreography
Néstor Almendros Cinematographer
Mark Isham Composer (Music Score)
Joseph G. Aulisi Costume Designer
Robert Benton Director
Alan Heim Editor
David Ray Editor
Robert Reitano Editor
Richard Dean Makeup
Rosemary Zurlo Makeup
Danny Michael Musical Direction/Supervision
Arlene Donovan Producer
Robert F. Colesberry Producer
Bruce S. Pustin Production Designer
Patrizia Von Brandenstein Production Designer
Thomas A. Razzano Production Designer
Tom Stoppard Screenwriter
George DeTitta, Sr. Set Decorator
Hilton Rosemarin Set Designer
Daniel W. Barringer Stunts
John Robotham Stunts
Michael Russo Stunts
Noon Orsatti Stunts
Year: 1991
Runtime: 107
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Crime

Color type
Duart color/Technicolor prints

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
Buena Vista
Touchstone Pacific Partners I
Touchstone Pictures

Release
November 01, 1991 (USA)
by Buena Vista