With Friends Like These
Synopsis
Four small-time, two-bit character actors, all close friends, compete for the same important part in the next Martin Scorsese mob film.
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Bill Murray
Maurice Melnick
Adam Arkin
Steve Hersh
David Strathairn
Armand Minetti
Amy Madigan
Hannah DiMartino
Jon Tenney
Dorian Mastandrea
Laura San Giacomo
Joanne Hersh
Elle Macpherson
Samantha Mastandrea
Robert Costanzo
Johnny DiMartino
Beverly D'Angelo
Theresa Carpenter
Michael McKean
Maxwell Hersh
Ashley Peldon
Marissa Dimartino
Lauren Tom
Yolanda Chin
Armando Pucci
Dr. Puccini
Neal Lerner
Jack
Allison Bertolino
Dana Dimartino
John Mariano
Arthur
Jon Polito
Rudy Ptak
Greg Grunberg
Sean Nusbalm
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Frank Messina
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Frank Messina
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- With Friends Like These
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Parkway Productions, Quadrant Films, Robert Greenhut Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Frank Messina
Philip Frank Messina
John Powell
Brian J. Reynolds
Claudia Finkle
E.K. Gaylord II, Penny Marshall, Marty Feinberg, Jon Ein, Robert Greenhut
Department Leadership Roster
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Philip Frank Messina
Director
Philip Frank Messina
Writer
Penny Marshall
Producer
Claudia Finkle
Editor
Joanna Bendel
Costume Design
Mary Kay Stolz
Costume Design
Beth DeSort
Production Design
Robert Greenhut
Producer
Amy Lemisch
Producer
Brian J. Reynolds
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About With Friends Like These
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What is With Friends Like These about?
Four small-time, two-bit character actors, all close friends, compete for the same important part in the next Martin Scorsese mob film.
Who directed With Friends Like These?
With Friends Like These was directed by Philip Frank Messina.
Who stars in With Friends Like These?
The principal cast of With Friends Like These includes Bill Murray, Adam Arkin, David Strathairn, Amy Madigan, Jon Tenney.
When was With Friends Like These released and how long is it?
With Friends Like These was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for With Friends Like These?
The original motion picture soundtrack for With Friends Like These was composed by John Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for With Friends Like These?
With Friends Like These holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).