Miami Blues (1990)

6.4R97 min

1990 film by George Armitage

Miami Blues is a 1990 American neo-noir black comedy crime drama film written and directed by George Armitage, based on the 1984 novel of the same name by Charles Willeford. It stars Fred Ward (who also served as an executive producer), Alec Baldwin, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

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What is Miami Blues about?
Miami Blues (1990) — After Fred Frenger gets out of prison, he decides to start over in Miami, Florida, where he begins a violent one-man crime wave. He soon meets up with amiable college student/prostitute Susie Waggoner. Opposing Frenger is Sgt Hoke Moseley, a cop who is getting a bit old for the j
Is Miami Blues based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Miami Blues scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.