Synopsis
Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.
Scores
Overall Score
42.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
59.0%
Review Aggregate
63.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize macabre, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
macabrefunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Hines | 1989 | $131,000 | $330,000 | (est) |
| Suzzanne Douglas | 1989 | $80,000 | $203,000 | (est) |
| Joe Morton | 1989 | $60,000 | $153,000 | (est) |
| Sammy Davis Jr. | 1989 | $49,000 | $125,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count9
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes1,934
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $9,114,702 | $23,058,726 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $9,114,702 | $23,058,726 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $4,557,351 | $11,529,363 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $19,784,000 | $50,050,329 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $10,970,000 | $27,752,331 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $2,187,528 | $5,534,094 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $37,498,879 | $94,866,117 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $14,584,000 (est) | $36,895,168 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $3,883,000 (est) | $9,823,364 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $1,500,000 | $3,794,758 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $2,372,000 | $6,000,777 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $2,916,800 | $7,379,034 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $25,255,800 | $63,893,100 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $12,243,079 | $30,973,016 |
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