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Wise Guys

Wise Guys

What kind of guys gamble with the boss's money, swipe a killer's Cadillac, and party on the mob's credit card?

19865.41h 32m

Overview

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.

Directed by Brian De Palma
Written by George Gallo
Produced by Aaron Russo
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0MRevenue: $8.5M

Top Cast

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Harry Valentini

Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

Moe Dickstein

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Bobby DiLea

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Marco

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Anthony Castelo

Louis Albano

Louis Albano

Frank "The Fixer" Acavano

Julie Bovasso

Julie Bovasso

Lil Dickstein

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Wanda Valentini

Antonia Rey

Antonia Rey

Aunt Sadie

M

Mimi Cecchini

Grandma Valentini

Themes & Keywords

gangstermafiahorse racing

About Wise Guys

Wise Guys is a comedy, crime film released in 1986 exploring themes of gangster, mafia, horse racing. Directed by Brian De Palma, it stars Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel. 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.

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