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Bullets Over Broadway

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95% Tomatometer 59 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Struggling 1920s playwright David Shayne (John Cusack), having failed to secure financing for his latest work, reluctantly makes a deal with mob boss Nick Valenti (Joe Viterelli) : a Broadway debut with the chance to direct, as long as Nick's flibbertigibbet girlfriend, Olive (Jennifer Tilly), plays one of the lead roles. As Olive and star Helen Sinclair (Dianne Wiest) attempt to upstage each other, Olive's gangland bodyguard Cheech (Chazz Palminteri) starts suggesting changes to David's script.
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Critics Consensus

A gleefully entertaining backstage comedy, Bullets Over Broadway features some of Woody Allen's sharpest, most inspired late-period writing and direction.

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David Ansen Newsweek 02/21/2018
The joy of this bouncy, brainy Allen outing is how effortlessly he meshes his serious, clearly personal conundrums with the giddy formulas of backstage farce. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 08/12/2008
The performances, however, are very enjoyable, with first honors going to Chazz Palminteri and Dianne Wiest. Go to Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety 07/31/2008
A backstage comedy bolstered by healthy shots of prohibition gangster melodrama and romantic entanglements. Go to Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot 03/01/2022
2.5/4
This, at best, is second-rate, unimportant Woody Allen. It tries much too hard and delivers only the obvious. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 01/15/2022
3.5/4
One of Woody's best. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 09/18/2014
One of Woody Allen's flat-out funniest movies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben W @Username618 Jun 17 Can't remember- possibly a blessing, that. See more Michelle M @Mickieam Mar 2 Words can't express how ingenious this movie is! Fresh and funny. Thank you Mr. Allen. See more Tommy H @Tommy44 Dec 17 I couldn’t see the appeal—dull scenes, hollow characters, and only mildly funny, like a smidge of amusement. I quit halfway through. See more thiago s @Thiagostone 06/27/2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more David H @DavidQHarris 09/22/2024 A very entertaining film with a great plot and great actors. Probably WA's best. John Cusack shines in this film. See more John L @view2views 04/02/2024 This film sparkles with all the flavours and fun and joy that makes it worthwhile going to the movies! See more Read all reviews
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Woody Allen

Director

John Cusack

David Shayne

Jack Warden

Julian Marx

Chazz Palminteri

Cheech

Joe Viterelli

Nick Valenti

Jennifer Tilly

Olive Neal

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Synopsis Struggling 1920s playwright David Shayne (John Cusack), having failed to secure financing for his latest work, reluctantly makes a deal with mob boss Nick Valenti (Joe Viterelli) : a Broadway debut with the chance to direct, as long as Nick's flibbertigibbet girlfriend, Olive (Jennifer Tilly), plays one of the lead roles. As Olive and star Helen Sinclair (Dianne Wiest) attempt to upstage each other, Olive's gangland bodyguard Cheech (Chazz Palminteri) starts suggesting changes to David's script.
Director
Woody Allen
Producer
Robert Greenhut
Screenwriter
Woody Allen, Douglas McGrath
Distributor
Laurenfilm S.A., Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films, Magnolia Pictures, Sweetland Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 1994, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 5, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.4M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Surround, Mono