Summaries

Broadway was never brighter and never roared louder than New Year's Eve, 1928, when anything could happen-and did. A four part short story musical co-starring Madonna, Jennifer Grey, and Matt Dillon.

This musical is based on four short stories by Damon Runyon. In one tale, gambler Feet Samuels (Randy Quaid) sells his body to science just as he realizes that Hortense Hathaway (Madonna) loves him and that he would rather live than die. In another story, Harriet MacKyle's (Julie Hagerty's) parrot is killed, and she has problems dealing with her loss. Then, there is a gambler, "Regret" (Matt Dillon), who has bloodhounds on his trail when he becomes a murder suspect. Finally, "The Brain" (Rutger Hauer) is bleeding profusely, and his friends search for a way to save his life through a blood transfusion.—Rachaela

Details

Keywords
  • love
  • all star cast
  • ensemble cast
  • new years eve
  • multiple storylines
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Nov 2, 1989
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Newark, New Jersey, USA
Production companies American Playhouse Theatrical Films

Box office

Budget $4000000
Gross US & Canada $43671
Opening weekend US & Canada $15872
Gross worldwide $43671

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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