Fabulous Baker Boys

Theatrical Release Date: 1989 10 13 (USA)

UPC: 012236048503

Studio: Live/Artisan

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:[Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language]

Summary: Real-life siblings Beau and Jeff Bridges star as the eponymous Fabulous Baker Boys. Musical prodigies both, the Bakers have long been teamed as a twin-piano act, with the less talented Frank (Beau Bridges) coasting on the skills of his brilliant younger brother, Jack (Jeff Bridges). Their career dwindling to nickel-and-dime dates in second-rate clubs, the Bakers decide that they need a female vocalist to boost their popularity. They select auditioner Susie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer), who in addition to being a gifted songstress is drop-dead gorgeous. The newly renovated Baker Boys act scores a success, which is inevitably threatened by Susie's growing popularity and by Jack's insistence upon pursuing an affair with the girl. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Romance

Awards: Best Actress – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama – null Best Original Score – null Best Actress – Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Cinematography – Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Actress – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Cinematography – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Editing – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Score – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actress – National Board of Review Best Picture – National Board of Review Best Actress – New York Film Critics Circle Best Original Score – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama – Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Features: Widescreen and standard
2.0 Dolby Surround
Digitally mastered
Interactive menus
Scene access
Spanish subtitles
Theatrical trailer
Production notes
Cast and crew information

Fabulous Baker Boys

Format: DVD

Release Date: 04/21/1998

Audio: DDS2.0 Dolby Digital w/ 4 channels

Runtime: 116 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
0. Scene Index
1. Main Credits [3:23]
2. Miracle Hair [2:19]
3. Critique [1:25]
4. Lessons [2:06]
5. Class [2:38]
6. Auditions [3:02]
7. Surreal [4:20]
8. Alarm Clock [2:38]
9. Switch [3:40]
10. Apology [1:54]
11. Stompin' [2:08]
12. The Game [1:39]
13. "Lost Soul" [2:28]
14. Communications [1:44]
15. Eggnog [1:37]
16. "An Event" [2:37]
17. Bedtime [3:06]
18. Brothers [5:52]
19. Flowers [3:07]
20. Accident [10:52]
21. Countdown [1:40]
22. Memories [6:12]
23. Sorrows [1:54]
24. Parsley [3:10]
25. Trouble [:53]
26. Cat Food [4:24]
27. Philosophy [3:35]
28. Charity [4:27]
29. Dignity [4:04]
30. Fabulous [2:04]
31. Mistakes [1:09]
32. Bad Day [2:15]
33. Trophies [4:51]
34. Nightmare [2:03]
35. Vegetables [3:03]
36. End Credits [5:08]
Side #2 -- Standard
0. Scene Index
1. Main Credits [3:23]
2. Miracle Hair [2:19]
3. Critique [1:25]
4. Lessons [2:06]
5. Class [2:38]
6. Auditions [3:02]
7. Surreal [4:20]
8. Alarm Clock [2:38]
9. Switch [3:40]
10. Apology [1:54]
11. Stompin' [2:08]
12. The Game [1:39]
13. "Lost Soul" [2:28]
14. Communications [1:44]
15. Eggnog [1:37]
16. "An Event" [2:37]
17. Bedtime [3:06]
18. Brothers [5:52]
19. Flowers [3:07]
20. Accident [10:52]
21. Countdown [1:40]
22. Memories [6:12]
23. Sorrows [1:54]
24. Parsley [3:10]
25. Trouble [:53]
26. Cat Food [4:24]
27. Philosophy [3:36]
28. Charity [4:26]
29. Dignity [4:04]
30. Fabulous [2:04]
31. Mistakes [1:09]
32. Bad Day [2:14]
33. Trophies [4:51]
34. Nightmare [2:03]
35. Vegetables [3:04]
36. End Credits [5:06]

Matthew Doberman

The Fabulous Baker Boys was Steve Kloves's first time in the director's seat and only his second screenwriting credit, but nowhere does the inexperience show. He confidently crafts a story rich with realistic characters, genuine feeling, and an ample amount of beautiful music. Not a lot actually happens in the film, but that's part of its charm. Casting real-life brothers Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges made Kloves' job a lot easier: they're so convincing that one wonders whether the story might have touched on any actual rivalries between them. Michelle Pfeiffer earned an Oscar nomination for one of her finest performances; her classic piano-top rendition of "Makin' Whoopee" is enough to make the film worth seeing. Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus also deserves credit for his work here, bringing a sensual glow to the film and the performers. ~ Matthew Doberman, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Beege Barkett  Actor 
D.D. Howard  Actor 
Stuart Nisbet  Actor 
Winifred Freedman  Actor 
Nancy Fish  Actor 
Tina Lifford  Actor 
Vickilyn Reynolds  Actor 
Robert Henry  Actor 
David Coburn  Actor 
Gregory Itzin  Actor 
Del Zamora  Actor 
Doris Hess  Actor 
Martina Finch  Actor 
John La Fayette  Actor 
Wallis Nicita  Actor 
Arlin Miller  Actor 
Steve Alterman  Actor 
Greg Finley  Actor 
Ken Lerner  Actor 
Lisa Raggio  Actor 
Terri Treas  Actor 
Bradford English  Actor 
Todd Jeffries  Actor 
Paige Pollack  Actor 
Wendy Goldman  Actor 
Howard Matthew Johnson  Actor 
Albert Hall  Actor 
Dakin Matthews  Actor 
Stephanie Ryan  Actor 
Drake the Dog  Actor 
Rosanna Huffman  Actor 
Jeffrey J. Nowinski  Actor 
Carole Ita White  Actor 
J.D. Hall  Actor 
Dave Grusin  Composer (Music Score) 
Steve Kloves  Director 
Steve Kloves  Screenwriter 
Sydney Pollack  Executive Producer 
Jeff Bridges  Actor 
Michelle Pfeiffer  Actor 
Beau Bridges  Actor 
Ellie Raab  Actor 
Jennifer Tilly  Actor 
Xander Berkeley  Actor 

Country: USA