Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)
When Life Was Glittering, Glamorous... And Dangerous...
This musical is based on four short stories by Damon Runyon. In one tale, gambler Feet Samuels sells his body to science just as he realizes that Hortense loves him and that he would rather live than die. In another story, Harriet's parrot is killed, and she has problems dealing with her loss. Then, there is a gambler, "Regret", who has bloodhounds on his trail when he becomes a murder suspect. Finally, "The Brain" is bleeding profusely, and his friends search for a way to save his life through a blood transfusion.
Director: Howard Brookner
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: November 3, 1989
Cast
- Matt Dillon - Regret
- Jennifer Grey - Lovey Lou
- Julie Hagerty - Harriet MacKyle
- Rutger Hauer - The Brain
- Madonna - Hortense Hathaway
- Esai Morales - Handsome Jack
- Anita Morris - Miss Missouri Martin
- Randy Quaid - Feet Samuels
- Josef Sommer - Waldo Winchester
- Alan Ruck - John Wangle
Screenplay
- Howard Brookner (Screenplay)
- Colman deKay (Screenplay)
- Damon Runyon
Music: Jonathan Sheffer
Cinematography: Elliot Davis
Editing: Camilla Toniolo
Production: American Playhouse, Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $43,671
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bloodhounds of Broadway about?
- This musical is based on four short stories by Damon Runyon. In one tale, gambler Feet Samuels sells his body to science just as he realizes that Hortense loves him and that he would rather live than die. In another story, Harriet's parrot is killed, and she has problems dealing with her loss. Then, there is a gambler, "Regret", who has bloodhounds on his trail when he becomes a murder suspect. Finally, "The Brain" is bleeding profusely, and his friends search for a way to save his life through a blood transfusion.
- Who directed Bloodhounds of Broadway?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway was directed by Howard Brookner.
- Who stars in Bloodhounds of Broadway?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway stars Matt Dillon, Jennifer Grey, Julie Hagerty, Rutger Hauer, Madonna, Esai Morales.
- How long is Bloodhounds of Broadway?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Bloodhounds of Broadway?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Bloodhounds of Broadway?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Bloodhounds of Broadway gross?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway grossed $43,671 worldwide.
- Where was Bloodhounds of Broadway produced?
- Bloodhounds of Broadway was produced in United States of America.