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The Fabulous Baker Boys

The Fabulous Baker Boys

For 31 years it's been just the Fabulous Baker Boys... but times change.

19896.61h 54m

Overview

The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.

Directed by Steve Kloves
Written by Steve Kloves
Produced by Paula Weinstein, Mark Rosenberg
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0MRevenue: $18.4M

Top Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Susie Diamond

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Jack Baker

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Frank Baker

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Ellie Raab

Nina

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly

Monica Moran

Xander Berkeley

Xander Berkeley

Lloyd

Terri Treas

Terri Treas

Girl in Bed

Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Charlie

Ken Lerner

Ken Lerner

Ray

Albert Hall

Albert Hall

Henry

Themes & Keywords

successliquoraspiring singersingerplaying pianonightclub singernightclub entertainernightclub actnightclub performerinstrumental jazzself reflectionbrother brother relationshipmusical duostruggling musicianbrotherspiano player

About The Fabulous Baker Boys

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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