The Freshman
“He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list.”
Synopsis
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Carmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan
Matthew Broderick
Clark Kellogg
Bruno Kirby
Victor Ray
Penelope Ann Miller
Tina Sabatini
Frank Whaley
Steve Bushak
Jon Polito
Chuck Greenwald
Kenneth Welsh
Dwight Armstrong
Richard Gant
Lloyd Simpson
Jefferson Mappin
Hunter
Maximilian Schell
Larry London
Paul Benedict
Arthur Fleeber
BD Wong
Edward
Leonardo Cimino
Lorenzo
David Stratton
Student in Fleeber Classroom
Gianni Russo
Maitre D’ Gourmet Club
Pamela Payton-Wright
Liz Armstrong
Bert Parks
Bert Parks
Tex Konig
Leo
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bergman
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- The Freshman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Bergman
Andrew Bergman
David Newman
William A. Fraker
Barry Malkin
Mike Lobell
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Bergman
Director
Barry Malkin
Editor
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Mike Lobell
Producer
Andrew Bergman
Screenplay
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Adam
Production Design
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Freshman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Freshman about?
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Who directed The Freshman?
The Freshman was directed by Andrew Bergman.
Who stars in The Freshman?
The principal cast of The Freshman includes Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller, Frank Whaley.
When was The Freshman released and how long is it?
The Freshman was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Freshman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Freshman was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Freshman?
The Freshman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).