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The Fabulous Baker Boys

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Two brothers, Jack and Frank Baker, are jazz musicians who have spent years performing in dive bars and clubs. The routine of their lives feels monotonous and gray, composed of long nights and melancholic melodies. Jack, the older brother, is an accomplished but cynical pianist, while Frank, more of a dreamer and optimist, plays the accordion. Everything changes when they decide to add a third member to their duo, a singer named Susie, whose arrival sparks a new energy in the trio.

Susie, with her sultry voice and carefree charisma, transforms their performances and takes them to a new level of popularity. However, this sudden fame also begins to reveal differences between the brothers and the intricate dynamics of their relationships. Jack feels threatened by the growing bond between Susie and Frank, while the attraction between Susie and Jack further complicates the situation. As tension mounts both on and off the stage, each must confront their own desires, insecurities, and the cost of fame.

The story unfolds in a jazz music setting, where dim lights and cigarette smoke create a nostalgic atmosphere. It delves into themes of love, competition, and sacrifice, inviting the audience to reflect on what it truly means to find success and authenticity in a superficial world. Ultimately, the film is a tribute to the complexity of human relationships and the power of music to connect people.

Media type
Movie
Year
1989
Director
Steve Kloves
Writer
Steve Kloves
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.90
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
97.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
85.00
Actors
Michelle Pfeiffer
Jeff Bridges
Beau Bridges
Jennifer Tilly
Terri Treas
Ellie Raab
Xander Berkeley
Dakin Matthews
Ken Lerner
Albert Hall
Gregory Itzin
Bradford English
David Coburn
Todd Jeffries
Del Zamora
Howard Matthew Johnson
Stuart Nisbet
Nancy Fish
Beege Barkette
Martina Finch
Wendy Goldman
Lisa Raggio
Vickilyn Reynolds
Tina Lifford
John Lafayette
Gregory James
Robert Henry
Drake
Gender
Comedy
Drama
MΓΊsica
Romance
Country
United States
Producers
Paula Weinstein
Mark Rosenberg
Original title
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Duration
114
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