Things Change
“Dealing with the mob is always a gamble.”
Synopsis
Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
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Things Change (1988) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Don Ameche
Gino
Joe Mantegna
Jerry
Robert Prosky
Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo
J.J. Johnston
Frankie
Ricky Jay
Mr. Silver
Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Green
Jack Wallace
Repair Shop Owner
Dan Conway
Butler
Felicity Huffman
Wheel of Fortune Girl
William H. Macy
Billy Drake
J.T. Walsh
Hotel Manager
Charles Stransky
Scarface
Jordan Lage
Assistant Manager
Steven Goldstein
Randy
Jonathan Katz
Jackie Shore
Lionel Mark Smith
Pit Boss
Scott Zigler
Cashier
Mary B. McCann
Cocktail Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mamet
- Screenplay & Story
- Shel Silverstein, David Mamet
- Original Score
- Alaric Jans
- Original Title
- Things Change
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Filmhaus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mamet
Shel Silverstein, David Mamet
Alaric Jans
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Trudy Ship
Michael Hausman
Department Leadership Roster
David Mamet
Director
Shel Silverstein
Writer
David Mamet
Writer
Michael Hausman
Producer
Michael Merritt
Production Design
Nan Cibula
Costume Design
Trudy Ship
Editor
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Alaric Jans
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Things Change
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What is Things Change about?
Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
Who directed Things Change?
Things Change was directed by David Mamet.
Who stars in Things Change?
The principal cast of Things Change includes Don Ameche, Joe Mantegna, Robert Prosky, J.J. Johnston, Ricky Jay.
When was Things Change released and how long is it?
Things Change was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Things Change?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Things Change was composed by Alaric Jans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Things Change?
Things Change holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).