The Fabulous Baker Boys [Blu-ray]

Overview

Real-life siblings Beau and Jeff Bridges star as the eponymous Fabulous Baker Boys. Musical prodigies both, the Bakers have long been teamed as a twin-piano act, with the less talented Frank (Beau Bridges) coasting on the skills of his brilliant younger brother, Jack (Jeff Bridges). Their career dwindling to nickel-and-dime dates in second-rate clubs, the Bakers decide that they need a female vocalist to boost their popularity. They select auditioner Susie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer), who in addition to being a gifted songstress is drop-dead gorgeous. The newly renovated Baker Boys act scores a success, which is inevitably threatened by Susie's growing popularity and by Jack's insistence upon pursuing an affair with the girl.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2022
UPC:	0760137857488
Original Release:	1989
Source:	Mvd Rewind
Language:	English
Time:	1:53:00
Sales rank:	1,742

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jeff Bridges	Jack Baker,Frank Baker
Michelle Pfeiffer	Susie Diamond
Ellie Raab	Nina,Actor
Jennifer Tilly	Monica Moran
Xander Berkeley	Lloyd
Dakin Matthews	Charlie
Ken Lerner	Ray
Albert Hall	Henry,Voices
Terri Treas	Girl in Bed
Gregory Itzin	Vince Nancy
Bradford English	Earl
David Coburn	Kid in Veterinarian's Office
Todd Jeffries	Theo
Jeffrey J. Nowinski	Hotel Masseuse
Nancy Fish	Laughing Bar Patron
Beege Barkett	Waitress
Del Zamora	Man with Cleaver
Howard Matthew Johnson	Bathroom Attendant
Stuart Nisbet	Veterinarian
Robert Henry	Doorman
Gregory James	Hotel Masseuse (as Jeffrey J. Nowinski)
Martina Finch	Bad Singer
Winifred Freedman	Bad Singer
Wendy Goldman	Bad Singer
Karen Hartman	Bad Singer
D.D. Howard	Bad Singer
Vickilyn Reynolds	Bad Singer
Krisie Spear	Bad Singer
Carole Ita White	Bad Singer
Drake the Dog	Eddie
John Lafayette	Actor
Wallis Nicita	Actor
Stephanie Ryan	Background
Lisa Raggio	Bad Singer
Steve Alterman	Voices
Greg Finley	Voices
Doris Hess	Voices
Rosanna Huffman	Voices
Tina Lifford	Voices
Arlin Miller	Voices
Paige Pollack	Background Voice
Dave Grusin	Composer

Technical Credits

Steve Kloves

Steve Kloves	Director,Screenwriter
William Finnegan	Producer
Stephan Von Hase	Sound Mixer
John Pochron	Stunts
Sydney Pollack	Executive Producer
Mark Rosenberg	Producer
Paula Weinstein	Producer
Kevin Bartnof	Sound Effects
Robert E. Worthington	Special Effects
Wallis Nicita	Casting

Editorial Reviews

The Fabulous Baker Boys was Steve Kloves's first time in the director's seat and only his second screenwriting credit, but nowhere does the inexperience show. He confidently crafts a story rich with realistic characters, genuine feeling, and an ample amount of beautiful music. Not a lot actually happens in the film, but that's part of its charm. Casting real-life brothers Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges made Kloves' job a lot easier: they're so convincing that one wonders whether the story might have touched on any actual rivalries between them. Michelle Pfeiffer earned an Oscar nomination for one of her finest performances; her classic piano-top rendition of "Makin' Whoopee" is enough to make the film worth seeing. Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus also deserves credit for his work here, bringing a sensual glow to the film and the performers.

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