Quick Change (1990)

6.8R89 minDirector: Bill Murray

1990 film by Bill Murray, Howard Franklin

Quick Change is a 1990 American crime comedy film directed by Howard Franklin and Bill Murray (in their directorial debuts) and written by Franklin. Based on the novel of the same name by Jay Cronley, the film stars Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, and Jason Robards. Quick Change follows three people on an elaborate bank robbery and their subsequent escape.

Filmed and set in New York City, Quick Change is the second adaptation of Cronley's novel, after the 1985 Franco-Canadian film Hold-Up. It is also the only directorial credit in Murray's career.

Quick Change was theatrically released in the United States on July 13, 1990. Upon release, it was a commercial failure, grossing $15.3 million worldwide against a budget of $17 million, but received positive reviews, with praise for Murray's performance and humor.

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FAQ

What is Quick Change about?
Quick Change (1990) — When a man dressed as a clown enters a bank and tries to rob it, no one takes him seriously at start. But as this New Yorker pulls this daring robbery with the help of his friends, it looks like leaving the bank with all the stolen money is the easy part! All they have to do now
Is Quick Change based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Quick Change scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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