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Movie Description
Set in 1963 Baltimore, Barry Levinson's TIN MEN is a comical vendetta with a twist. As aluminum siding salesman B.B. (Richard Dreyfuss) takes the wheel of his brand-new Cadillac, he's involved in an accident with Tilley (Danny DeVito), who, coincidentally, also drives a Cadillac and sells siding. Soon after the accident, the nasty game of revenge and one-upmanship begins with each man vandalizing the other's Caddy. But ladies' man B.B. raises the stakes when he deliberately seduces Tilley's lonely and unhappy wife, Nora (Barbara Hershey). The second installment of Levinson's Baltimore Trilogy--which also includes DINER and AVALON--TIN MEN is brimming with nostalgia, recalling the days when salesmen went door-to-door and devised elaborate scams to win over customers. It also delves into the hearings related to the code of ethics instituted by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission in 1963 that stopped the more creative salesmen in their tracks. The first-rate supporting cast includes John Mahoney, Bruno Kirby, and Michael Tucker. Music from Fine Young Cannibals, who also appear in the film, gives the soundtrack a 1960s feel with a fresh edge.
Synopsis
Two aluminum siding salesmen crash into each other on the road and find, to their distress, that their beloved Cadillacs got damaged in the process. What started as an accident soon ignites into an out-and-out feud as the two struggle to outdo each other in nastiness. At first, revenge is sweet, but as the stakes go up both men discover that their ongoing animosity will cost them dearly--personally and financially.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
TBD
Additional Release Material:
TBD
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Theatrical release: March 1987.
Filmed on location in Baltimore, Maryland.
Michael Tucker's character, Bagel, also appears in DINER.
The house used in the Life magazine scene is Levinson's childhood home.
The sales pitches used in the film are based on actual sales pitches.
Levinson's inspiration for the screenplay and film came from the "tin men" who used to frequent the same diner as Levinson and his friends.
Industry Reviews
Included in the New York Times "10 Best Films of 1987"
New York Times - p.II,23 - Vincent Canby (12/27/1987)
"...Levinson does have a light and taking touch...It is agreeable to watch actors whom one has liked over the years finally hitting their mark..."
Sight and Sound - John Pym (06/01/1987)
"...Richly textured....TIN MEN has a lot of good performances..."
New York Times - Janet Maslin (03/06/1987)
"...[The] film is packed with laughs, thanks to taut scripting and superb character depictions by Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito and a fascinating troupe of sidekicks..."
Variety - Tege. (03/11/1987)
"...TIN MEN's physical details are impeccable, from Peter Sova's finely lit camerawork to the film's luscious opening credits....[With] witty and evocative costuming..."
Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benson (03/06/1987)
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