Movies / The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)

8/10

Runtime: 114 min

Genres: Drama Music Romance

Languages: English

Countries: USA


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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi


Directors (1) Credit
Steve Kloves ...
Writers (1) Credit
Steve Kloves (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
Dave Grusin ...
Editors (1) Credit
William Steinkamp ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Michael Ballhaus director of photography
Actors (45) Credit
Albert Hall Henry
Arlin Miller Background Voice (voice)
August Bach Background Voice (voice) (as Bach August)
Beau Bridges Frank Baker
Beege Barkette Waitress
Bradford English Earl
Carole Ita White Bad Singer
Dakin Matthews Charlie
David Coburn Kid at Vet
David Randolph Background Voice (voice) (as David J. Randolph)
D.D. Howard Bad Singer
Del Zamora Man with Cleaver
Doris Hess Background Voice (voice)
Drake Eddie
Ellie Raab Nina
Greg Finley Background Voice (voice)
Gregory Itzin Vince Nancy
Gregory James Hotel Masseuse (as Jeffrey J. Nowinski)
Helen Kelly Piano Bar Patron (uncredited)
Howard Matthew Johnson Bathroom Attendant
J.D. Hall Background Voice (voice)
Jeff Bridges Jack Baker
Jennifer Tilly Monica Moran
John Lafayette Background Voice (voice) (as John La Fayette)
Karen Hartman Bad Singer
Ken Lerner Ray
Kirsten Ashley (uncredited)
Krisie Spear Bad Singer
Lisa Raggio Bad Singer
Martina Finch Bad Singer
Michelle Pfeiffer Susie Diamond
Nancy Fish Laughing Bar Patron
Paige Pollack Background Voice (voice) (as Paige Nan Pollack)
Robert Henry Doorman
Rosanna Huffman Background Voice (voice)
Steve Alterman Background Voice (voice)
Stuart Nisbet Veterinarian
Susan Napoli Background Voice (voice) (as Stephani Ryan)
Terri Treas Girl in Bed
Tina Lifford Background Voice (voice)
Todd Jeffries Theo
Vickilyn Reynolds Bad Singer
Wendy Goldman Bad Singer
Winifred Freedman Bad Singer
Xander Berkeley Lloyd