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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Woody Allen |
| Stars: |
Anjelica Huston |
| Actors: |
Joanna Gleason |
| Genre: |
Comedies |
| Subgenre: |
Comedy · Comedy (General) · Drama · Drama (General) |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD |
| UPC: |
014381408027 |
| Release Date: |
1989 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 44min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD, 1hr 44min Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (June 05, 2001) UPC: 027616862662 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 44min Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (June 05, 2001) UPC: 027616854186 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Woody Allen |
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Professional Reviews
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(11/02/1989, p.35, Peter Travers): "...In this risky, riveting film, our most prolific and provocative moviemaker uses his wit to touch a nerve. CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is so funny it hurts..." |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"I think I see a cab. If we run quickly, we can kick the crutch from that old lady and get it."--Cliff Stern (Woody Allen) to Jenny (Jenny Nichols) "The thing to remember about comedy is if it bends, it's funny; if it breaks, it's not funny."--Lester (Alan Alda) "Comedy is tragedy plus time."--Lester |
| More Information |
| Details: |
CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is Woody Allen's most mature, most profound film. Martin Landau plays Judah Rosenthal, a successful ophthalmologist having an affair with Dolores (Anjelica Huston), who is threatening to reveal their relationship unless Judah commits to her and leaves his wife. He admits his sin to Ben (Sam Waterston), a friend, a patient, and a learned rabbi who is losing his eyesight but not his faith. Judah turns to his brother Jack, who is connected to the mob and can make Dolores disappear. Allen plays Cliff Stern, a documentary filmmaker who accepts an assignment to film his pompous, successful brother-in-law, Lester (Alan Alda), a comedy star; both Cliff and Lester fall for Hallie Reed (Mia Farrow), a producer involved in the documentary. Allen the director brings all the characters together in a fabulous mix of comedy and drama, deceit and delight. CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS is a marvel of complexity, with fascinating, well-written characters; deep, complicated relationships; and thought-prov... |
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