Buy & Cell(1989)
Herbie and Sly were doing time, now they're doing fine
Buy & Cell Synopsis
Herbie Altman is framed for Stock fraud by his boss when the SEC starts investigating his company. Sent to prison, he helps a fellow inmate successfully invest his money. Soon all the inmates want his help. To manage all the money, he forms CON INC. and runs it from the prison under the noses of the warden and the guards. But when the IRS and SEC begin to investigate this successful company, it looks like he may be in trouble again
Buy & Cell (1989) is a comedy film directed by Robert Boris, released on January 27, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Robert Carradine, Randall 'Tex' Cobb, Malcolm McDowell and Roddy Piper. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Boris
- Writers:
- Ken Krauss, Merrin Holt, Louis Peraino
- Producers:
- Frank Yablans, J. Larry Carroll
- Cinematographer:
- Daniele Nannuzzi
- Composer:
- Mark Shreeve
- Production:
- Empire Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Buy & Cell (1989) Trailer
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Buy & Cell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carradine
as Herbie Altman
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
as Wolf
Malcolm McDowell
as Warden Tennant
Roddy Piper
as Cowboy
Tony Plana
as Raoul
- Fred Travalena
Fred Travalena
as VCR
Ben Vereen
as Shaka
Michael Winslow
as Sly
Lise Cutter
as Dr. Ellen Scott
Michael Goodwin
as Reggie
Mickey Knox
as Arthur
Geretta Geretta
as Sonia
Key crew
Directed by Robert Boris, written by Ken Krauss, Merrin Holt and Louis Peraino, produced by Frank Yablans and J. Larry Carroll.
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Buy & Cell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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Buy & Cell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buy & Cell online?
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Buy & Cell (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buy & Cell?
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The main cast of Buy & Cell (1989) includes Robert Carradine, Randall 'Tex' Cobb, Malcolm McDowell, Roddy Piper and Tony Plana. The film was directed by Robert Boris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buy & Cell released?
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Buy & Cell was released on January 27, 1989 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Buy & Cell worth watching?
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Buy & Cell (1989) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Buy & Cell?
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Yes. The official Buy & Cell trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.