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The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
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This sophisticated salute to family, romance, friends and disillusionment is pure bliss from start to finish. Real-life brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges play the cocktail lounge piano players of the title whose volatile relationship explodes when they employ sultry torch singer Michelle Pfeiffer to revitalise their tired act. Sweetly directed by Steve Kloves, the film smoothly zeroes in on many universal truths along its delightful way, with the fabulous Bridges boys' faultless timing and expert underplaying allowing Pfeiffer to shine radiantly. You won't forget her sizzling rendition of Makin' Whoopee while draped over a grand piano in a hurry, either. AJ
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Running time
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108min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Romantic Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Steve Kloves
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Theatrical distributor
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Rank Film Dists Ltd
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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Award |
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| Academy 1989 |
Actress in a Leading Role |
Michelle Pfeiffer |
Nominee |
| BAFTA 1990 |
Best Actress in a Leading Role |
Michelle Pfeiffer |
Nominee |
| Golden Globe 1989 |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama |
Michelle Pfeiffer |
Winner |
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