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The Freshman

  • 19901990
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
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Marlon Brando and Matthew Broderick in The Freshman (1990)
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  • Comedy
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An N.Y.C. film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty.An N.Y.C. film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty.An N.Y.C. film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
20K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,848
312
  • Director
    • Andrew Bergman
  • Writer
    • Andrew Bergman
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Bruno Kirby
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Bergman
  • Writer
    • Andrew Bergman
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Bruno Kirby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Marlon Brando in The Freshman (1990)
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    Matthew Broderick and Penelope Ann Miller in The Freshman (1990)
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    Penelope Ann Miller in The Freshman (1990)
    Matthew Broderick in The Freshman (1990)
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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Carmine Sabatinias Carmine Sabatini
    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Clark Kelloggas Clark Kellogg
    Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby
    • Victor Rayas Victor Ray
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Tina Sabatinias Tina Sabatini
    Frank Whaley
    Frank Whaley
    • Steve Bushakas Steve Bushak
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Chuck Greenwaldas Chuck Greenwald
    Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict
    • Arthur Fleeberas Arthur Fleeber
    Richard Gant
    Richard Gant
    • Lloyd Simpsonas Lloyd Simpson
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Dwight Armstrongas Dwight Armstrong
    Pamela Payton-Wright
    • Liz Armstrongas Liz Armstrong
    BD Wong
    BD Wong
    • Edwardas Edward
    Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell
    • Larry Londonas Larry London
    Bert Parks
    Bert Parks
    • Bert Parksas Bert Parks
    Tex Konig
    • Leoas Leo
    Leonardo Cimino
    Leonardo Cimino
    • Lorenzoas Lorenzo
    Gianni Russo
    Gianni Russo
    • Maitre D' Gourmet Clubas Maitre D' Gourmet Club
    Warren Davis
    • Father Frankas Father Frank
    Vera Lockwood
    • Aunt Angelinaas Aunt Angelina
    • Director
      • Andrew Bergman
    • Writer
      • Andrew Bergman
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Writer/director Andrew Bergman was intent on persuading the increasingly reclusive actor Marlon Brando to play the role of Mafia chieftain Carmine Sabatini. A few weeks after sending Brando the script, the actor phoned Bergman and invited the director to his home to discuss the movie. Bergman arrived at Brando's Mulholland Drive home and began two days of intensive, non-stop conversations. The director and the actor discussed eastern religion, the economy, politics, philosophy, insects, geology, history, favorite foods, meditation--everything but the movie, the screenplay, or the role of Carmine Sabatini. Finally, after two days of discussions, during a lull in the conversation, Brando said, "I don't think I can play this part without referencing some aspect of the Don," referring to his iconic role in The Godfather (1972). Bergman, drawing on his background as a comedy writer, thought for a moment. Then he brightened. "I've got it!" said Bergman. "We'll make Carmine Sabatini the guy 'The Godfather' is based on!" The actor thought Bergman's idea over. "I can live with that," Brando said after a few seconds. "Let's do the picture."
    • Goofs
      In Clark's dorm room, there is a poster of Buster Keaton on the wall. In the ending credits, it is identified as "Charlie Chaplin."
    • Quotes

      Clark Kellogg: [narrating] There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed... because you know things can't get any worse.

    • Crazy credits
      Paramount Pictures Corporation is the exclusive owner of all motion picture rights in and to "The Godfather," "The Godfather, Part II," and the character of Don Vito Corleone. Any incidental allusion thereto in this motion picture occurs with the permission of Paramount Pictures Corporation.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Quick Change/Arachnophobia/Ghost/The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine/Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      From Her to Eternity
      Written by Nick Cave, Anita Lane, Blixa Bargeld, Mick Harvey, Barry Adamson & Hugo Race

      Performed by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (as Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds)

      Courtesy of Mute Records, Ltd.

    User reviews63

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    Top review
    10/10
    Highly Recommended!
    This is a delightful little movie by Andrew Bergman, the director of "The In-Laws". It features among other things Marlon Brando doing an incredibly funny take-off on his own performance in "The Godfather". Brando and Broderick play off each other beautifully and Penelope Anne Miller is equally wonderful as Brando's sexy daughter. Despite the fact that this movie is largely farce, the direction and acting give the characters a depth that you wouldn't expect. Full of surprises and off-beat touches. The one minor flaw is the performance of a Komodo dragon that looks suspiciously like a Monitor lizard - OK, is a Monitor Lizard.
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    • torii15
    • Sep 17, 2000

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Brucos
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Central Station, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • TriStar Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,460,601
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $205,876
      • Jul 22, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,460,601
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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