Wise Guys
Seen it?1986 | 92 min | Comedy, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Gentlemen, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
31% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide on a $13 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- Danny DeVitoHarry Valentini
- Joe PiscopoMoe Dickstein
- Harvey KeitelBobby DiLea
- Ray SharkeyMarco
- Dan HedayaAnthony Castelo
- Louis AlbanoFrank "The Fixer" Acavano
- Julie BovassoLil Dickstein
- Patti LuPoneWanda Valentini
- Antonia ReyAunt Sadie
- Mimi CecchiniGrandma Valentini