Family Business
“There's nothing like a good robbery to bring a family together.”
Synopsis
Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
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Family Business (1989) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1848p
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-21
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Jessie McMullen
Dustin Hoffman
Vito McMullen
Matthew Broderick
Adam McMullen
Rosanna DeSoto
Elaine
Janet Carroll
Margie
Victoria Jackson
Christine
Bill McCutcheon
Doheny
Deborah Rush
Michele Dempsey
Marilyn Cooper
Rose
Salem Ludwig
Nat
Rex Everhart
Ray Garvey
James Tolkan
Judge
Marilyn Sokol
Marie
Thomas A. Carlin
Neary
Tony DiBenedetto
Phil
Wendell Pierce
Prosecutor
John Capodice
Tommy
Luis Guzmán
Torres
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Patrick
- Original Score
- Cy Coleman
- Original Title
- Family Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.2M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Gordon Company, Regency International Pictures, The A. Milchan Investment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Vincent Patrick
Cy Coleman
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Andrew Mondshein
Lawrence Gordon, Burtt Harris, Jennifer Ogden
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Patrick
Screenplay
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Cy Coleman
Original Music Composer
Sidney Lumet
Director
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Business
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What is Family Business about?
Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Who directed Family Business?
Family Business was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Family Business?
The principal cast of Family Business includes Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto, Janet Carroll.
When was Family Business released and how long is it?
Family Business was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Family Business make at the box office?
Family Business grossed $12.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Family Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Business was composed by Cy Coleman.
Is Family Business based on a book or true story?
Family Business is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vincent Patrick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Family Business?
Family Business holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).