Tricks of the Trade(1988)
Two women. Zero limit. One fun caper.
Tricks of the Trade Synopsis
After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated. But she doesn't spend too long mourning, because she's soon on a mission to put her husband's killer behind bars. To do so, she forms an unlikely partnership with Marla, the Hollywood hooker who serviced the deceased. Under Marla's guidance, the pair navigate the seedier side of Los Angeles to put this mystery to rest.
Tricks of the Trade (1988) is a comedy, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jack Bender, released on December 6, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Cindy Williams, Markie Post, Scott Paulin and James Whitmore Jr.. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Bender
- Writers:
- Noreen Stone
- Producers:
- Ronald H. Gilbert, Joel Fields
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Onorato
- Composer:
- Walter Murphy
- Production:
- Leonard Hill Films
- Status:
- Released
Tricks of the Trade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cindy Williams
as Catherine
Markie Post
as Marla
Scott Paulin
as Frank
James Whitmore Jr.
as Delroy
Chris Mulkey
as Lt. Stryker
John Durbin
Armin Shimerman
as Criminal
S.A. Griffin
as Bartender
Tanya Boyd
as Beverly
- Laura Owens
Laura Owens
as Liz Morgenson
Nancy Morgan
as Sally
Cain Devore
as Rental Agent
Key crew
Directed by Jack Bender, written by Noreen Stone, produced by Ronald H. Gilbert and Joel Fields.
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Tricks of the Trade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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Tricks of the Trade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tricks of the Trade online?
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Tricks of the Trade (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tricks of the Trade?
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The main cast of Tricks of the Trade (1988) includes Cindy Williams, Markie Post, Scott Paulin, James Whitmore Jr. and Chris Mulkey. The film was directed by Jack Bender. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tricks of the Trade released?
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Tricks of the Trade was released on December 6, 1988 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Tricks of the Trade worth watching?
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Tricks of the Trade (1988) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.