Synopsis
This self-effacing comedy about film industry blues stars Robert Wuhl and Martin Landau as a writer/producer duo who must deal with the increasingly fickle demands of their film's financiers (Danny Aiello, Robert De Niro and Eli Wallach).
Scores
Overall Score
28.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
23.8%
Review Aggregate
55.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, stylized, dark. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenstylizeddarkgrittysatiricalfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Aiello | 1992 | $13,000 | $28,000 | (est) |
| Jace Alexander | 1992 | $8,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Robert De Niro | 1992 | $6,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Martin Landau | 1992 | $5,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Eli Wallach | 1992 | $4,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Robert Wuhl | 1992 | $4,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.4
IMDb votes2,505
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $1,102,469 | $2,465,036 |
| International | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $1,102,469 | $2,465,036 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $551,234 | $1,232,518 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $8,025,000 | $17,943,282 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $5,727,000 | $12,805,131 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $440,988 | $986,014 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $14,744,222 | $32,966,945 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $1,213,000 (est) | $2,712,175 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $882,000 (est) | $1,972,084 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $590,000 | $1,319,195 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $1,030,000 | $2,303,001 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $242,600 | $542,435 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $3,957,600 | $8,848,889 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $10,786,622 | $24,118,057 |
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