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Movie Description
The story of two small-time hoods who are blundering underlings to a ruthless "don." Becoming frustrated with such menial tasks as taking care of the don's laundry they decide to show a little initiative and begin a series of misadventures and foul-ups.
Synopsis
Two errand boys for the Mob try to outfox their ruthless boss in this comedy by the master of cinematic hyperbole. Tired of their role as Mafia peons, best buddies Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein cook up a scheme to secure enough money to open a Jewish-Italian deli together. Sent to the racetrack to place a bet for their employer, Harry and Moe attempt to cheat him out of his winnings and end up owing him $250,000 instead. Desperate to save their necks, the unlucky twosome head for Atlantic City in search of money to repay their blood-thirsty boss.
Industry Reviews
"...WISE GUYS is one funny movie....[DeVito and Piscopo] pair up prodigiously..."
Goodman
"...Just sleazy enough to make his motives questionable, Keitel gives the production a touch of class..."
Variety - Jagr. (04/23/1986)
"...Directed by Brian De Palma with an uncharacteristic twinkle in his eye....When it's in high gear, it has a comic kick that comes from watching two guys act so crazy that you can't help but fall in love with the act..."
Los Angeles Times - Patrick Goldstein (04/18/1986)
Quotations
"Do we really hurt them by killing them?" -- Anthony Castelo (Dan Hedaya) to Frank the Fixer (Captain Lou Albano)
"It's a start" -- Frank the Fixer (Captain Lou Albano) to Anthony Castelo (Dan Hedaya)
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