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Billy Bathgate

( Catalog Number 1337AS )
(1.85:1) (Digital) (2 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

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Billy Bathgate
1991 - 107 min. - Color
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
E.L. Doctorow's acclaimed novel forms the basis of BILLY BATHGATE, which stars Loren Dean as the title character. In the New York of 1935, the naive Bronx-born teenager wangles his way into the gang of his hero, crime boss Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman), as a gofer. Although the boy doesn't know it, Schultz is approaching the end of his storied career and the Feds are closing in, hoping to put him behind bars for income-tax evasion. The youth quickly learns about the endless violence, treachery, and double-crossing that characterize mob life, such as Schultz's cold-blooded execution of his former enforcer, Bo Weinberg (Bruce Willis). After Billy tips Dutch off about some traitorous activity in his organization, he moves up a couple of rungs and is soon entrusted with guarding the gangster's girlfriend, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman). This proves to be something of a problem, since the beauty has a mind of her own and doesn't take anything from anybody, including Dutch. Worse still, Billy finds himself falling in love with her. Dean's pivotal performance strikes just the right balance between street-smart toughness and wide-eyed wonder, and the protean Hoffman adds his explosive portrait of the ruthless, beleaguered Schultz to his long list of unforgettable roles. Steven Hill also shines as Schultz's kindly, razor-sharp business adviser. The film features handsome, period-specific sets by Patrizia von Brandenstein and characteristically brilliant photography by legendary cinematographer Nestor Almendros (DAYS OF HEAVEN), in his last film.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
In this film version of E. L. Doctorow's Billy Bathgate, Loren Dean plays the title character, a street-smart kid who inveigles his way into the confidence of 1930s gangster Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman). Billy is ordered to look after Schultz' new moll, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman), while Dutch fends off tax evasion charges and such up-and-coming rivals as Lucky Luciano (Stanley Tucci). Even though they know they're playing with dynamite, Billy and Drew fall in love. In attempting to escape Schultz' wrath, Billy succeeds only in putting himself in the thick of a gun battle between his boss and Luciano. When "Charley Lucky" emerges triumphant, Billy is forced once again to rely on his wits to escape being sent to the bottom of the briny in a cement overcoat. Bruce Willis shows up in an extended cameo as Dutch Schultz' former business associate. Billy Bathgate was adapted for the screen by British playwright Tom Stoppard. --- Hal Erickson

Trying his experienced hand at the gangster film genre, Dustin Hoffman failed unceremoniously with the loopy and ludicrous Billy Bathgate. Robert Benton and Tom Stoppard were clearly out of their league attempting to bring the E.L Doctorow story to the big screen, which was loosely based on Dutch Schulz and Lucky Luciano's vaunted criminal outfits. Bland and predictable from start to finish, and poorly acted with exception of the sublime Steve Buscemi, this is the apotheosis of an ill-advised gangland period piece. --- Mike DiBella

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Cast for Billy Bathgate

Dustin Hoffman - Dutch Schultz
Nicole Kidman - Drew Preston
Loren Dean - Billy Bathgate
Bruce Willis - Bo Weinberg
Steven Hill - Otto Berman
Steve Buscemi - Irving
Stanley Tucci - Lucky Luciano
Billy Jaye - Mickey
John Costelloe - Lulu
Tim Jerome - Dixie Davis
Robert F. Colesberry - Jack Kelly
Stephen Joyce - Mr. Hines
Frances Conroy - Mary Behan
Moira Kelly - Rebecca
Kevin Corrigan - Arnold
Kip Newton - Bartender
John Moio - Hitman
Harry O'Reilly - Fire Inspector
William J. Marshall - George
Charles Ress Lyons - Reporter
Frank McLean - Newsboy
Max Maxwell - Hitman
Barry McGovern - Father McInerny
Todd Louiso - Bell Boy
Kenny Vance - Dutch's Thug
Rick Warner - Reporter
Nicolas E. Tishler - 2nd Bell Hop
Karen L. Thorson - Woman at Table
Rachel York - Embassy Club Singer
Rick Washburne - Hitman
Josh Weinstein - Billy's Gang Member
Vincent Pantone - Luciano Thug
Robert D. Raiford - Judge
James Raitt - Chophouse Bartender
Nick Pernice - Tote Man
Martin Thompson - Reporter
Mike Starr - Julie Martin
Christopher Rubin - Harvey's Friend
Kas Self - Woman at Bake Sale
Danny Zorn - Billy's Gang Member
Ted Cleanthes - Supervisor
Anthony Catanese - Luciano Thug
Darryl Caron - 1st Bell Hop
John Clohessy - Racetrack Program Seller
Tony Cucci - Luciano Thug
Noel Derecki - Billy's Gang Member
Tom Ambrose - Reporter
Judy Allison - Bingo Winner
Todd Brenner - Reporter
Xander R. Berkeley - Harvey Preston
Steve Aronson - Reporter
Richard Bekins - Carter
Terry Loughlin - Mr. Chambers
William G. Kane - Man in Window
Simon Jutras - Hotel Manager
Katharine Houghton - Charlotte
Lewis W. Lake - Farmer
Chuck Kinlaw - Reporter
Rob Kramer - Billy's Gang Member
Paul A. DiCocco, Jr. - Luciano Thug
Howard Feuer
Joseph Dolphin - News Vendor
John J. Hladik - Auctioneer
Barton Heyman - Banker
Jerry Guarino - Hitman
Paul Herman - Dutch's Thug

Crew for Billy Bathgate

Robert Benton - Director
Robert F. Colesberry - Producer
Arlene Donovan - Producer
E.L. Doctorow - Book Author
Tom Stoppard - Screenwriter
Nestor Almendros - Cinematographer
Mark Isham - Composer (Music Score)
Alan Heim - Editor
David Ray - Editor
Robert Reitano - Editor
Bruce S. Pustin - Production Designer
Thomas A. Razzano - Production Designer
Patrizia Von Brandenstein - Production Designer
Dennis Bradford - Art Director
Tim Galvin - Art Director
John Willett - Art Director
Danny Michael - Musical Direction/Supervision
Hilton Rosemarin - Set Designer
Joseph G. Aulisi - Costume Designer
George DeTitta, Sr. - Set Decorator
Pat Birch - Choreography
Richard Dean - Makeup
Rosemary Zurlo - Makeup
Daniel W. Barringer - Stunts
Noon Orsatti - Stunts
John Robotham - Stunts
Michael Russo - Stunts
Howard Feuer - Casting

Feature Details

Title: Billy Bathgate
Feature Release Date: 1991
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Color: Color
Runtime: 107 Minutes
Chapters: 14
Picture: Letterboxed
Ratio: 1.85:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

LD Release Date: 4 Jun 1992
Catalog Number: 1337AS
UPC: 717951337061
Manufacturer: DADC USA
Publisher: Touchstone Home Video

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 2
Cover: Jacket
Sound: Digital
Closed Caption: English
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: 1337AS-C
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
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Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman & Bruce Willis in...

Billy Bathgate

( Catalog Number 1337AS )
(1.85:1) (Digital) (2 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

One of the Best Versions on LaserDisc
LaserDisc

Billy Bathgate
1991 - 107 min. - Color
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
E.L. Doctorow's acclaimed novel forms the basis of BILLY BATHGATE, which stars Loren Dean as the title character. In the New York of 1935, the naive Bronx-born teenager wangles his way into the gang of his hero, crime boss Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman), as a gofer. Although the boy doesn't know it, Schultz is approaching the end of his storied career and the Feds are closing in, hoping to put him behind bars for income-tax evasion. The youth quickly learns about the endless violence, treachery, and double-crossing that characterize mob life, such as Schultz's cold-blooded execution of his former enforcer, Bo Weinberg (Bruce Willis). After Billy tips Dutch off about some traitorous activity in his organization, he moves up a couple of rungs and is soon entrusted with guarding the gangster's girlfriend, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman). This proves to be something of a problem, since the beauty has a mind of her own and doesn't take anything from anybody, including Dutch. Worse still, Billy finds himself falling in love with her. Dean's pivotal performance strikes just the right balance between street-smart toughness and wide-eyed wonder, and the protean Hoffman adds his explosive portrait of the ruthless, beleaguered Schultz to his long list of unforgettable roles. Steven Hill also shines as Schultz's kindly, razor-sharp business adviser. The film features handsome, period-specific sets by Patrizia von Brandenstein and characteristically brilliant photography by legendary cinematographer Nestor Almendros (DAYS OF HEAVEN), in his last film.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
In this film version of E. L. Doctorow's Billy Bathgate, Loren Dean plays the title character, a street-smart kid who inveigles his way into the confidence of 1930s gangster Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman). Billy is ordered to look after Schultz' new moll, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman), while Dutch fends off tax evasion charges and such up-and-coming rivals as Lucky Luciano (Stanley Tucci). Even though they know they're playing with dynamite, Billy and Drew fall in love. In attempting to escape Schultz' wrath, Billy succeeds only in putting himself in the thick of a gun battle between his boss and Luciano. When "Charley Lucky" emerges triumphant, Billy is forced once again to rely on his wits to escape being sent to the bottom of the briny in a cement overcoat. Bruce Willis shows up in an extended cameo as Dutch Schultz' former business associate. Billy Bathgate was adapted for the screen by British playwright Tom Stoppard. --- Hal Erickson

Trying his experienced hand at the gangster film genre, Dustin Hoffman failed unceremoniously with the loopy and ludicrous Billy Bathgate. Robert Benton and Tom Stoppard were clearly out of their league attempting to bring the E.L Doctorow story to the big screen, which was loosely based on Dutch Schulz and Lucky Luciano's vaunted criminal outfits. Bland and predictable from start to finish, and poorly acted with exception of the sublime Steve Buscemi, this is the apotheosis of an ill-advised gangland period piece. --- Mike DiBella

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Cast for Billy Bathgate

Dustin Hoffman - Dutch Schultz
Nicole Kidman - Drew Preston
Loren Dean - Billy Bathgate
Bruce Willis - Bo Weinberg
Steven Hill - Otto Berman
Steve Buscemi - Irving
Stanley Tucci - Lucky Luciano
Billy Jaye - Mickey
John Costelloe - Lulu
Tim Jerome - Dixie Davis
Robert F. Colesberry - Jack Kelly
Stephen Joyce - Mr. Hines
Frances Conroy - Mary Behan
Moira Kelly - Rebecca
Kevin Corrigan - Arnold
Kip Newton - Bartender
John Moio - Hitman
Harry O'Reilly - Fire Inspector
William J. Marshall - George
Charles Ress Lyons - Reporter
Frank McLean - Newsboy
Max Maxwell - Hitman
Barry McGovern - Father McInerny
Todd Louiso - Bell Boy
Kenny Vance - Dutch's Thug
Rick Warner - Reporter
Nicolas E. Tishler - 2nd Bell Hop
Karen L. Thorson - Woman at Table
Rachel York - Embassy Club Singer
Rick Washburne - Hitman
Josh Weinstein - Billy's Gang Member
Vincent Pantone - Luciano Thug
Robert D. Raiford - Judge
James Raitt - Chophouse Bartender
Nick Pernice - Tote Man
Martin Thompson - Reporter
Mike Starr - Julie Martin
Christopher Rubin - Harvey's Friend
Kas Self - Woman at Bake Sale
Danny Zorn - Billy's Gang Member
Ted Cleanthes - Supervisor
Anthony Catanese - Luciano Thug
Darryl Caron - 1st Bell Hop
John Clohessy - Racetrack Program Seller
Tony Cucci - Luciano Thug
Noel Derecki - Billy's Gang Member
Tom Ambrose - Reporter
Judy Allison - Bingo Winner
Todd Brenner - Reporter
Xander R. Berkeley - Harvey Preston
Steve Aronson - Reporter
Richard Bekins - Carter
Terry Loughlin - Mr. Chambers
William G. Kane - Man in Window
Simon Jutras - Hotel Manager
Katharine Houghton - Charlotte
Lewis W. Lake - Farmer
Chuck Kinlaw - Reporter
Rob Kramer - Billy's Gang Member
Paul A. DiCocco, Jr. - Luciano Thug
Howard Feuer
Joseph Dolphin - News Vendor
John J. Hladik - Auctioneer
Barton Heyman - Banker
Jerry Guarino - Hitman
Paul Herman - Dutch's Thug

Crew for Billy Bathgate

Robert Benton - Director
Robert F. Colesberry - Producer
Arlene Donovan - Producer
E.L. Doctorow - Book Author
Tom Stoppard - Screenwriter
Nestor Almendros - Cinematographer
Mark Isham - Composer (Music Score)
Alan Heim - Editor
David Ray - Editor
Robert Reitano - Editor
Bruce S. Pustin - Production Designer
Thomas A. Razzano - Production Designer
Patrizia Von Brandenstein - Production Designer
Dennis Bradford - Art Director
Tim Galvin - Art Director
John Willett - Art Director
Danny Michael - Musical Direction/Supervision
Hilton Rosemarin - Set Designer
Joseph G. Aulisi - Costume Designer
George DeTitta, Sr. - Set Decorator
Pat Birch - Choreography
Richard Dean - Makeup
Rosemary Zurlo - Makeup
Daniel W. Barringer - Stunts
Noon Orsatti - Stunts
John Robotham - Stunts
Michael Russo - Stunts
Howard Feuer - Casting

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