Wise Guys
“Wise Guys is the real life Sopranos.”
Synopsis
After Latvia broke free from the Soviet Union in 1990, organized crime was flourishing. It was a period of wild capitalism. When it joins the European Union, Victor and Jan, tough guys and members of organized crime, make a bold move —they go legal. They start the only business they know: a debt collection agency. They learn to pay taxes, do bookkeeping, but still rely on the criminal methods from their past. Victor is serious and disciplined. He wanted to be a general in the army, but a military trial ruined his career. Jan is the opposite, wild and fun-loving, into motorbikes and vinyl records, but also a caring father trying to protect his young son from his dark past. Will their friendship survive? Can bad guys truly become and remain good guys?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ieva Ozoliņa
- Original Title
- Wise Guys
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- FA Filma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ieva Ozoliņa
Jurģis Ločmelis
Madara Melberga
Department Leadership Roster
Ieva Ozoliņa
Director
Jurģis Ločmelis
Editor
Madara Melberga
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wise Guys.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wise Guys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wise Guys about?
After Latvia broke free from the Soviet Union in 1990, organized crime was flourishing. It was a period of wild capitalism. When it joins the European Union, Victor and Jan, tough guys and members of organized crime, make a bold move —they go legal. They start the only business they know: a debt collection agency. They learn to pay taxes, do bookkeeping, but still rely on the criminal methods from their past. Victor is serious and disciplined. He wanted to be a general in the army, but a military trial ruined his career. Jan is the opposite, wild and fun-loving, into motorbikes and vinyl records, but also a caring father trying to protect his young son from his dark past. Will their friendship survive? Can bad guys truly become and remain good guys?
Who directed Wise Guys?
Wise Guys was directed by Ieva Ozoliņa.
Who stars in Wise Guys?
The principal cast of Wise Guys includes Not specified.
When was Wise Guys released and how long is it?
Wise Guys was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 30m.