Miami Blues

Directed by George Armitage

R

20 april 1990 1 u, 37 m Box Office: US$ 9,9 mln.Action, Misdaad,

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Als de gestoorde Fred Frenger uit de gevangenis komt, wil hij een nieuw leven beginnen in Miami Florida. Hij komt in het bezit van een politie badge en het kunstgebit van agent Hoke Moseley en doet zich als hem voor om op harde wijze de criminelen aan te pakken. Dan ontmoet hij studente annex hoertje Susie die erin gelooft dat Fred zijn misdadige dagen achter zich heeft gelaten.

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Cast of Miami Blues

Fred WardSergeant Hoke Moseley / Executive Producer
Alec BaldwinFrederick J. Frenger Jr.
Jennifer Jason LeighSusie Waggoner
Nora DunnEllita Sanchez
Charles NapierSergeant Bill Henderson
Shirley StolerEdie Wulgemuth
Bobo LewisEdna Damrosch
Obba BabatundéBlink Willie
José PérezPablo
Paul GleasonSergeant Frank Lackley
Cecilia Pérez-CerveraStewardess
Georgie CranfordLittle Boy
Edward SaxonKrishna Ravindra / Executive Producer
Matt IngersollMourning Hare Krishna
Jack G. SpirtosPickpocket Victim
Raphael Rey GomezPickpocket
Tony ParisPickpocket's Accomplice
Wendy ThorlaksonToy Store Cashier
William Taylor Anderson Jr.Crack Dealer
Gary GoetzmanHotel Desk Clerk / Producer
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Miami Blues Ratings & Reviews

Mike Martins19 juni 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dark, Twisted, and Cool as Hell – A Forgotten ’90s Classic" Miami Blues (1990) is a hidden gem that perfectly blends crime, dark comedy, and offbeat charm. Alec Baldwin delivers a career-defining performance as Frederick J. Frenger Jr.—a charismatic, unhinged ex-con whose idea of going straight includes impersonating a cop and committing robberies. From the moment he lands in Miami, trouble follows, and it’s an absolute blast to watch unfold. Baldwin is electric—charming one minute, terrifying the next. His chemistry with Jennifer Jason Leigh, who plays the naive and sweet-hearted hooker with dreams of domestic bliss, adds a surprising layer of emotional depth. And Fred Ward as the grizzled cop Hoke Moseley is the perfect counterbalance: laid-back, grumpy, and tough-as-nails, he steals every scene he’s in. --- 🎬 Inside Info: Alec Baldwin’s breakout performance: Long before Glengarry Glen Ross and 30 Rock, Baldwin showed off his range here—playing a sociopath with such charisma, you hate yourself for liking him. Based on Charles Willeford’s cult novel: The film captures the off-kilter tone of Willeford’s writing, embracing the absurdity and chaos of its criminal antihero while still keeping things grounded in emotional stakes. Directed by George Armitage: Though not a household name, Armitage’s ability to blend genre, tone, and unexpected humor made this film stand out—and it would later influence quirky crime films throughout the ’90s (Pulp Fiction, Out of Sight). Jennifer Jason Leigh pre-Single White Female: Leigh’s performance here is delicate and sincere—offering one of the most endearing portrayals of a "working girl" in ‘90s cinema. --- Miami Blues is weird, wild, and wonderful. It’s not just another crime film—it’s a twisted character study full of unexpected heart and jet-black humor. If you’re into movies where nothing goes as planned and everyone’s a little broken, this one is an absolute must-see. 🔥 Underrated. Unpredictable. Unforgettable.

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