Wise Guys(1986)
What kind of guys gamble with the boss's money, swipe a killer's Cadillac, and party on the mob's credit card?
Wise Guys Synopsis
Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
Wise Guys (1986) is a comedy and crime film directed by Brian De Palma, released on April 17, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel and Ray Sharkey. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 126 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian De Palma
- Writers:
- George Gallo
- Producers:
- Aaron Russo
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Schuler
- Composer:
- Ira Newborn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,475,466
- Status:
- Released
Wise Guys (1986) Trailer
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Wise Guys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny DeVito
as Harry Valentini
Joe Piscopo
as Moe Dickstein
Harvey Keitel
as Bobby DiLea
Ray Sharkey
as Marco
Dan Hedaya
as Anthony Castelo
Louis Albano
as Frank "The Fixer" Acavano
Julie Bovasso
as Lil Dickstein
Patti LuPone
as Wanda Valentini
Antonia Rey
as Aunt Sadie
- Mimi Cecchini
Mimi Cecchini
as Grandma Valentini
Matthew Kaye
as Harry Jr.
Tony Munafo
as Santo Ravallo
Key crew
Directed by Brian De Palma, written by George Gallo, produced by Aaron Russo.
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Wise Guys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 126 ratings.
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Wise Guys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wise Guys online?
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Wise Guys (1986) 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 Wise Guys?
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The main cast of Wise Guys (1986) includes Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, Ray Sharkey and Dan Hedaya. The film was directed by Brian De Palma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wise Guys released?
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Wise Guys was released on April 17, 1986 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Wise Guys worth watching?
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Wise Guys (1986) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 126 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wise Guys?
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Yes. The official Wise Guys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.