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Director:
Barry Sonnenfeld
Writers (WGA):
Elmore Leonard (novel)
Scott Frank (screenplay)
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Release Date:
20 October 1995 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime more
Tagline:
Attitude Plays a Part. more
Plot:
A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers that the movie business is much the same as his current job. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations more
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(40 articles)
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Like an ol' familiar song, done with some twists. Nice casting more (130 total)

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and some violence.
Runtime:
105 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Company:
Jersey Films more

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Trivia:
In the book, Harry Zimm tells Chili Palmer that he wanted to cast Gene Hackman as the lead in his new film. Hackman, of course, portrays Harry Zimm in the film. more
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Continuity: When Chili is being questioned by the DEA, the ashtray on the window sill moves between shots. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Tommy Carlo: It's fucking cold outside.
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Referenced in Confession (2005/I) more
Soundtrack:
Tana's Theme more

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30 out of 34 people found the following comment useful.
Like an ol' familiar song, done with some twists. Nice casting, 5 July 2004
Author: MisterWhiplash from United States

Barry Sonnenfeld was and maybe wasn't the right choice to make Get Shorty. He's a great visualist, and his films (Adams Family, Men in Black) are also very funny, but it's hard to say whether or not another director might've taken Elmore Leonard's sly comic novel more seriously or with less depth. As it is, however, Get Shorty is a cool little treat that doesn't over-stay its welcome, and provides its cast a plethora of witty dialog. John Travolta brings on some sharp attitude, knowing the angles and wanting, as his character Chili Palmer, to get into Hollywood and out of loan sharking. Gene Hackman's funny as a fledgling producer with his first, true big hit in his lap. And supporting parts from Delroy Lindo, Renne Russo, Danny De Vito (as 'Hollywood' as you'll ever see him), and James Gandolfini, are all very worthy. It's a worthwhile watch, with a dead-on score from John Lurie. But I would reccomend Out of Sight or Jackie Brown to Leonard fans looking for a great adaptation. It's a very good Hollywood picture (reflective of what it's about), though it's not a masterpiece. A-

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