Amos & Andrew
“Misunderstood. Misplaced. Mismatched.”
Synopsis
When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Amos & Andrew Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-31
Top Cast
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Samuel L. Jackson
Andrew Sterling
Nicolas Cage
Amos Odell
Michael Lerner
Phil Gillman
Margaret Colin
Judy Gillman
Dabney Coleman
Chief of Police Cecil Tolliver
Brad Dourif
Officer Donnie Donaldson
Chelcie Ross
Deputy Earl
Jordan Lund
Deputy Riley
I.M. Hobson
Waldo Lake
Jeff Blumenkrantz
Ernie
Todd Weeks
Stan
Jodi Long
Wendy Wong
Michael Burgess
Black Reporter
Leonor Anthony
Hispanic Reporter
Walter Raymond
Anchorman
Giancarlo Esposito
The Reverend Fenton Brunch
Loretta Devine
Ula
Bob Balaban
Dr. R. A. (Roy) Fink
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Max Frye
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Max Frye
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Amos & Andrew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.7M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Max Frye
E. Max Frye
Richard Gibbs
Walt Lloyd
Jane Kurson
Jonathan Demme, Gary Goetzman
Department Leadership Roster
E. Max Frye
Writer
E. Max Frye
Director
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Jane Kurson
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Walt Lloyd
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amos & Andrew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amos & Andrew about?
When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal.
Who directed Amos & Andrew?
Amos & Andrew was directed by E. Max Frye.
Who stars in Amos & Andrew?
The principal cast of Amos & Andrew includes Samuel L. Jackson, Nicolas Cage, Michael Lerner, Margaret Colin, Dabney Coleman.
When was Amos & Andrew released and how long is it?
Amos & Andrew was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Amos & Andrew make at the box office?
Amos & Andrew grossed $9.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Amos & Andrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amos & Andrew was composed by Richard Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amos & Andrew?
Amos & Andrew holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).