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1989 Certificate 15
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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 .. Read more

Starring Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Elie Raab
Director Steve Kloves
Genres Drama

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The Fabulous Baker Boys

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, All Movie Guide

Starring Jeff Bridges, Beau Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Elie Raab
Director Steve Kloves
Studio CINEMA CLUB
Run time DVD: 1 hr 49 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Subtitles DVD: None
Released DVD: 10 Sep 2001
Production year: 1989
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  • 4 stars out of 5

    This sophisticated salute to family, romance, friends and disillusionment is pure bliss from start to finish. Real-life brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges play the cocktail lounge piano players of the title whose volatile relationship explodes when they employ sultry torch singer Michelle Pfeiffer to revitalise their tired act. Sweetly directed by Steve Kloves, the film smoothly zeroes in on many universal truths along its delightful way, with the fabulous Bridges boys' faultless timing and expert underplaying allowing Pfeiffer to shine radiantly. You won't forget her sizzling rendition of Makin' Whoopee while draped over a grand piano in a hurry, either.

    • Radio Times
  • "...[A] slow, teasing, rapturously moody romance....THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS, like its stars, has style and sultriness to spare..."

    • New York Times
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    One of my all time favourite films

    Watching this film after many years it still had the same magic. Some of the style is dated, but the tension between the two main characters is electric. Just ... more

      • Oswald1 from West Sussex
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    One of my all time favourite films

    Watching this film after many years it still had the same magic. Some of the style is dated, but the tension between the two main characters is electric. Just ... more

      • Oswald1 from West Sussex
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      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 ...