Happy New Year (1987)
Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
Director: John G. Avildsen
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 7, 1987
Cast
- Peter Falk - Nick
- Charles Durning - Charlie
- Tom Courtenay - Edward Saunders
- Tracy Brooks Swope - Nina
- Ruben Rabasa - Maitre D'
- Wendy Hughes - Carolyn
- Joan Copeland - Sunny Felix
- Claude Lelouch - Man on Train
- Anthony Heald - Dinner Guest
- Bruce Malmuth - Police Lieutenant
Screenplay
- Warren Lane (Screenplay)
- Claude Lelouch (Original Film Writer)
- Nancy Dowd (Screenplay)
Music: Bill Conti
Cinematography: James Crabe
Editing: Jane Kurson
Production: Delphi IV Productions, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Box Office: $41,232
Original Language: en
Themes
Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong
Keywords
new year's eve, robbery, jewelry, robber, antiquary, new year's day, antique, jewel, jewel thief, jewelry store, jewelry heist, jewel theft, antiques shop, antique dealer
More Films by Director: John G. Avildsen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Happy New Year about?
- Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
- Who directed Happy New Year?
- Happy New Year was directed by John G. Avildsen.
- Who stars in Happy New Year?
- Happy New Year stars Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay, Tracy Brooks Swope, Ruben Rabasa, Wendy Hughes.
- How long is Happy New Year?
- Happy New Year has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Happy New Year?
- Happy New Year is a Comedy, Crime, Romance film.
- How much did Happy New Year gross?
- Happy New Year grossed $41,232 worldwide.
- Where was Happy New Year produced?
- Happy New Year was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Happy New Year?
- The themes of Happy New Year include: Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke, Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong.