Miami Blues
“Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.”
Synopsis
After Junior is released from prison, he plans on starting a new life in Miami. But when he kills a man in the airport, he flees the scene and finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability. The two opposites become romantically involved, and Junior steals a badge and gun from a veteran detective. Using the officer's identity, Junior embarks on a crime spree and convinces Susie that he is the perfect man.
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Miami Blues (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-08
Top Cast
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Fred Ward
Sergeant Hoke Moseley
Alec Baldwin
Frederick J. Frenger Jr.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Susie Waggoner
Nora Dunn
Ellita Sanchez
Charles Napier
Sergeant Bill Henderson
Shirley Stoler
Edie Wulgemuth
Bobo Lewis
Edna Damrosch
Obba Babatundé
Blink Willie
José Pérez
Pablo
Paul Gleason
Sergeant Frank Lackley
Cecilia Pérez-Cervera
Stewardess
Georgie Cranford
Little Boy
Edward Saxon
Krishna Ravindra
Matt Ingersoll
Mourning Hare Krishna
Jack G. Spirtos
Pickpocket Victim
Raphael Rey Gomez
Pickpocket
Tony Paris
Pickpocket's Accomplice
Wendy Thorlakson
Toy Store Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.9x
-$1.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Armitage
- Screenplay & Story
- George Armitage
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- Miami Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.9M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Tristes Tropiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Armitage
George Armitage, Charles Willeford
Gary Chang
Tak Fujimoto
Craig McKay
Fred Ward, Gary Goetzman, Edward Saxon, Jonathan Demme
Department Leadership Roster
George Armitage
Director
George Armitage
Screenplay
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Craig McKay
Editor
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Maher Ahmad
Production Design
Eugenie Bafaloukos
Costume Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Demme
Producer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miami Blues about?
After Junior is released from prison, he plans on starting a new life in Miami. But when he kills a man in the airport, he flees the scene and finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability. The two opposites become romantically involved, and Junior steals a badge and gun from a veteran detective. Using the officer's identity, Junior embarks on a crime spree and convinces Susie that he is the perfect man.
Who directed Miami Blues?
Miami Blues was directed by George Armitage.
Who stars in Miami Blues?
The principal cast of Miami Blues includes Fred Ward, Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nora Dunn, Charles Napier.
When was Miami Blues released and how long is it?
Miami Blues was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Miami Blues?
Miami Blues had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $9.9M at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Miami Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miami Blues was composed by Gary Chang.
Is Miami Blues based on a book or true story?
Miami Blues is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Willeford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miami Blues?
Miami Blues holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).