Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Bullets Over Broadway (1994) is a comedic, crime-themed film helmed by acclaimed director Woody Allen. It tells the story of David Shayne, an aspiring playwright who moves to New York City in 1928 with high hopes for his newest work, God of Our Fathers. In his search for financial backing, he is persuaded by producer Julian Marx to hire Olive Neal, the girlfriend of notorious gangster Nick Valenti, for a minor role. Despite Olive’s lack of talent and Shayne’s mounting frustration, he finds solace in casting faded star Helen Sinclair as the lead and dieting British actor Warner Purcell. However, complications arise during rehearsals when Olive arrives accompanied by Cheech, one of Valenti’s henchmen who insists on observing their progress.
After some time, Cheech starts offering suggestions for the script to Shayne. At first, Shayne is upset by the intrusion but soon realizes that the ideas are exceptional. Despite only receiving a basic education before causing destruction at his school, Cheech has a natural knack for writing plays. However, he has no interest in taking credit for his talents. The cast members praise the revised script as brilliant, dismissing his original draft as dull and pretentious. Riding high on their impending success, Shayne and the actors give in to their vices. His partner, Ellen, catches him being unfaithful with Helen. Meanwhile, Warner indulges in overeating and begins an affair with Olive. When Cheech threatens to harm him, Warner tries to end their relationship. Frustrated by Olive’s poor acting skills, Cheech attempts to get her fired from the production.
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Cast:  John CusackDavid Shayne  Dianne WiestHelen Sinclair  Jennifer TillyOlive Neal  Chazz PalminteriCheech  Mary-Louise ParkerEllen  Jack WardenJulian Marx  Joe ViterelliNick Valenti  Rob ReinerSheldon Flender  Tracey UllmanEden Brent  Jim BroadbentWarner Purcell  Harvey FiersteinSid Loomis  Stacey NelkinRita |
Bullets Over Broadway (1994) is a comedic, crime-themed film helmed by acclaimed director Woody Allen. It tells the story of David Shayne, an aspiring playwright who moves to New York City in 1928 with high hopes for his newest work, God of Our Fathers. In his search for financial backing, he is persuaded by producer Julian Marx to hire Olive Neal, the girlfriend of notorious gangster Nick Valenti, for a minor role. Despite Olive’s lack of talent and Shayne’s mounting frustration, he finds solace in casting faded star Helen Sinclair as the lead and dieting British actor Warner Purcell. However, complications arise during rehearsals when Olive arrives accompanied by Cheech, one of Valenti’s henchmen who insists on observing their progress.
After some time, Cheech starts offering suggestions for the script to Shayne. At first, Shayne is upset by the intrusion but soon realizes that the ideas are exceptional. Despite only receiving a basic education before causing destruction at his school, Cheech has a natural knack for writing plays. However, he has no interest in taking credit for his talents. The cast members praise the revised script as brilliant, dismissing his original draft as dull and pretentious. Riding high on their impending success, Shayne and the actors give in to their vices. His partner, Ellen, catches him being unfaithful with Helen. Meanwhile, Warner indulges in overeating and begins an affair with Olive. When Cheech threatens to harm him, Warner tries to end their relationship. Frustrated by Olive’s poor acting skills, Cheech attempts to get her fired from the production.
