Happy New Year(1987)
Happy New Year Synopsis
Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
Happy New Year (1987) is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, released on August 7, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay and Tracy Brooks Swope. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers:
- Warren Lane, Claude Lelouch, Nancy Dowd
- Producers:
- Jerry Weintraub
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Delphi IV Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $41,232
- Status:
- Released
Happy New Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Falk
as Nick
Charles Durning
as Charlie
Tom Courtenay
as Edward Saunders
Tracy Brooks Swope
as Nina
Ruben Rabasa
as Maitre D'
Wendy Hughes
as Carolyn
Joan Copeland
as Sunny Felix
Claude Lelouch
as Man on Train
Anthony Heald
as Dinner Guest
Bruce Malmuth
as Police Lieutenant
Peter Sellars
as Dinner Guest
Daniel Gerroll
as Curator
Key crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Warren Lane, Claude Lelouch and Nancy Dowd, produced by Jerry Weintraub.
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Happy New Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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Happy New Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Happy New Year online?
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Happy New Year (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Happy New Year?
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The main cast of Happy New Year (1987) includes Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay, Tracy Brooks Swope and Ruben Rabasa. The film was directed by John G. Avildsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happy New Year released?
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Happy New Year was released on August 7, 1987 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Happy New Year worth watching?
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Happy New Year (1987) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.