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| Directed by | David Mamet |
| Produced by | Michael Hausman |
| Written by | David Mamet Shel Silverstein |
| Starring | Joe Mantegna Don Ameche Robert Prosky Mike Nussbaum Ricky Jay |
| Music by | Alaric Jans |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | October 21, 1988 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Things Change is a 1988 comedy and drama film directed by David Mamet. It was co-written by Mamet and Shel Silverstein, and stars Joe Mantegna and Don Ameche.
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[edit] Plot
Gino is a humble shoe-shiner in Chicago who is contacted by a Mafia don and offered a large sum of money to take the rap for a murder committed by another gangster. Gino agrees, planning to buy a fishing boat with the money he will earn after the three-year sentence.
While preparing for his court confession, Gino is watched over by Jerry, a bottom-rung gangster who has recently gotten into trouble for failing to follow orders. After a short and boring stay at a local hotel, Jerry decides to give Gino one last weekend to remember at Lake Tahoe before he goes to prison. After arriving at their casino, Jerry's tall tales and Gino's quiet dignity quickly get Gino mistaken for a wealthy and powerful mafioso, leading to complications for both men.
[edit] Film connections
Things Change was Mamet's directorial follow-up to House of Games and also takes place in the world of crime. The two films share many cast members, including Joe Mantegna, Ricky Jay, Mike Nussbaum, William H. Macy, and J. T. Walsh, as well as many production staff members.
[edit] Awards
Co-stars Mantegna and Ameche received Volpi Cups at the Venice Film Festival for their performances in the film.
[edit] Cast
- Don Ameche as Gino
- Joe Mantegna as Jerry
- Robert Prosky as Joseph Vincenzo
- Ricky Jay as Silver
- Mike Nussbaum as Green
- J. J. Johnston as Frankie
- William H. Macy as Billy (credited as W.H. Macy)
- Felicity Huffman as Wheel of Fortune girl
[edit] Release and reception
Things Change was released on October 21, 1988 in 99 U.S. theaters, grossing US$3.5 million.[1] The film carries an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 6.9/10.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Box office information for Things Change". Box Office Mojo. http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thingschange.htm. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ "Reviews for Things Change". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/things_change/. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
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