Tricks of the Trade
“Two women. Zero limit. One fun caper.”
Synopsis
After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated. But she doesn't spend too long mourning, because she's soon on a mission to put her husband's killer behind bars. To do so, she forms an unlikely partnership with Marla, the Hollywood hooker who serviced the deceased. Under Marla's guidance, the pair navigate the seedier side of Los Angeles to put this mystery to rest.
Top Cast
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Cindy Williams
Catherine
Markie Post
Marla
Scott Paulin
Frank
James Whitmore Jr.
Delroy
Chris Mulkey
Lt. Stryker
John Durbin
Armin Shimerman
Criminal
S.A. Griffin
Bartender
Tanya Boyd
Beverly
Laura Owens
Liz Morgenson
Nancy Morgan
Sally
Cain Devore
Rental Agent
John DiSanti
Tony
Susan Davis
Edith
Tom La Grua
Thug
Jack Nance
Al
Andrew Bloch
Howard
Cheryl Carter
Victoria Spears
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Noreen Stone
- Original Score
- Walter Murphy
- Original Title
- Tricks of the Trade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Leonard Hill Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
Noreen Stone
Walter Murphy
Paul Onorato
Daniel T. Cahn
Joel Fields, Ronald H. Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bender
Director
Noreen Stone
Writer
Walter Murphy
Original Music Composer
Joel Fields
Producer
Ronald H. Gilbert
Producer
Stephen Storer
Production Design
Daniel T. Cahn
Editor
Paul Onorato
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tricks of the Trade
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What is Tricks of the Trade about?
After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated. But she doesn't spend too long mourning, because she's soon on a mission to put her husband's killer behind bars. To do so, she forms an unlikely partnership with Marla, the Hollywood hooker who serviced the deceased. Under Marla's guidance, the pair navigate the seedier side of Los Angeles to put this mystery to rest.
Who directed Tricks of the Trade?
Tricks of the Trade was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in Tricks of the Trade?
The principal cast of Tricks of the Trade includes Cindy Williams, Markie Post, Scott Paulin, James Whitmore Jr., Chris Mulkey.
When was Tricks of the Trade released and how long is it?
Tricks of the Trade was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tricks of the Trade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tricks of the Trade was composed by Walter Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tricks of the Trade?
Tricks of the Trade holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).