Undercover Blues

"Intelligence runs in the family."

1993 1h 30m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 176

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Synopsis

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When fun-loving American agents Jeff and Jane Blue are called back from maternity leave for a special assignment in New Orleans, the spy parents decide to skip the sitter and give their bouncing baby girl the adventure of a lifetime.

“Intelligence runs in the family.”

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Cast

Kathleen Turner
Jane Blue
Dennis Quaid
Jeff Blue
Fiona Shaw
Novacek
Stanley Tucci
Muerte
Obba Babatundé
Sawyer
Larry Miller
Halsey
Tom Arnold
Vern Newman
Park Overall
Bonnie Newman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Herbert Ross
Writers: Ian Abrams
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Herbert Ross, shot by Donald E. Thorin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Priscilla Nedd-Friendly shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kathleen Turner and Dennis Quaid and Fiona Shaw carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Intelligence runs in the family.".

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IMDB entry: tt0108442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Herbert Ross directs. Donald E. Thorin behind the camera. David Newman scores. Priscilla Nedd-Friendly cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Herbert Ross, shot by Donald E. Thorin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Priscilla Nedd-Friendly shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kathleen Turner and Dennis Quaid and Fiona Shaw carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Intelligence runs in the family.".
8IMDB entry: tt0108442 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Donald E. Thorin
Original score: David Newman
Editing: Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Production design: Ken Adam
Costume design: Wayne A. Finkelman
Makeup / hair: E. Thomas Case
Sound: Kevin O'Connell
Stunt coordinator: Glenn Randall Jr.
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $12,416,686
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Undercover Blues (1993)

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GenerationofSwine2023-01-12
★ 10/10
Kathleen Turner and Dennis Quaid have charisma and they really work exceptionally well together making it a pleasure to watch. And it's really that charisma that supports a ridiculous plot with jokes that, honestly, wouldn't have landed at all had they been delivered by lesser actors. They bring a hilarity to a film that would otherwise be standard early 90s flop fair, and they are consistent enough to make it enjoyable from start to finish. So, it's not a great film, but it is entertaining and that was the point of making it in the first place. So, watch it, you'll be entertained, and really, that is the only reason why you would pick up a film like this anyway.

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