Jimmy B. & Andre

1980 1h 40m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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Real-life story detailing the relationship between a popular Detroit restaurant owner and a young black youngster whom he tries to adopt.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alex Karras
Jimmy Butsicaris
Madge Sinclair
Andre's Mother
Eddie Barth
Tassos
George Sperdakos
Johnny
Joby Baker
Judge Tom Lucci
Susan Clark
Stevie
Curtis Yates
Andre Reynolds
Kay Armen
Mama Butsicaris

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Guy Green
Writers: Charles Eric Johnson, Douglas Graham
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Guy Green, shot by Jules Brenner. 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 Bruce Langhorne. 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 Samuel E. Beetley 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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Alex Karras and Madge Sinclair and Eddie Barth carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0080960 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Guy Green directs. Jules Brenner behind the camera. Bruce Langhorne scores. Samuel E. Beetley cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Guy Green, shot by Jules Brenner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Bruce Langhorne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Samuel E. Beetley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alex Karras and Madge Sinclair and Eddie Barth carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0080960 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.