Happy New Year
Synopsis
Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
Top Cast
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Peter Falk
Nick
Charles Durning
Charlie
Tom Courtenay
Edward Saunders
Tracy Brooks Swope
Nina
Ruben Rabasa
Maitre D'
Wendy Hughes
Carolyn
Joan Copeland
Sunny Felix
Claude Lelouch
Man on Train
Anthony Heald
Dinner Guest
Bruce Malmuth
Police Lieutenant
Peter Sellars
Dinner Guest
Daniel Gerroll
Curator
Claude Lelouch
Richard Street
Temptation
Ron Tyson
Temptation
Otis Williams
Temptation
Ali Woodson
Temptation
Melvin Franklin
Temptation (as David English)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 18, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Lane, Nancy Dowd
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Happy New Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $41K
- Production Studios
- Delphi IV Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Warren Lane, Nancy Dowd, Claude Lelouch
Bill Conti
James Crabe
Jane Kurson
Al Ruban, Jerry Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Avildsen
Director
Warren Lane
Screenplay
Jane Kurson
Editor
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Jodie Lynn Tillen
Costume Design
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Nancy Dowd
Screenplay
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy New Year
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What is Happy New Year about?
Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.
Who directed Happy New Year?
Happy New Year was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in Happy New Year?
The principal cast of Happy New Year includes Peter Falk, Charles Durning, Tom Courtenay, Tracy Brooks Swope, Ruben Rabasa.
When was Happy New Year released and how long is it?
Happy New Year was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did Happy New Year make at the box office?
Happy New Year grossed $41K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Happy New Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy New Year was composed by Bill Conti.