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Bullets Over Broadway (1994)

★ 7.4R98 minDirector: Woody Allen

1994 film by Woody Allen

Bullets Over Broadway is a 1994 American black comedy crime film directed by Woody Allen, written by Allen and Douglas McGrath, and starring an ensemble cast including John Cusack, Dianne Wiest, Chazz Palminteri and Jennifer Tilly. Set in 1920s New York City, the film centers on a struggling playwright who is urged to cast the talentless girlfriend of a notorious mobster in his newest play in order to get it produced.

The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Allen for Best Director, Allen and McGrath for Best Original Screenplay, Palminteri for Best Supporting Actor, and both Tilly and Wiest for Best Supporting Actress, with Wiest winning for her performance, the second time Allen directed her to an Academy Award. The film is considered one of Allen's best works.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Bullets Over Broadway about?
Bullets Over Broadway (1994) — 1920s Broadway. Playwright David Shayne considers himself an artist, and surrounds himself with like minded people, most struggling financially as they create art for themselves, not the masses. David, however, believes the failure of his first two plays was because he gave up cr
Is Bullets Over Broadway based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bullets Over Broadway scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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