
New York, New York(1977)
An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.


“For 31 years it's been just the Fabulous Baker Boys... but times change.”
The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.

Michelle Pfeiffer
Susie Diamond

Jeff Bridges
Jack Baker

Beau Bridges
Frank Baker
Ellie Raab
Nina

Jennifer Tilly
Monica Moran

Xander Berkeley
Lloyd

Terri Treas
Girl in Bed

Dakin Matthews
Charlie

Ken Lerner
Ray

Albert Hall
Henry
The Fabulous Baker Boys is a comedy, drama, music, romance film released in 1989 exploring themes of success, liquor, aspiring singer, singer, playing piano, nightclub singer. Directed by Steve Kloves, it stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges. The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.
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