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Happy New Year

1987-08-07 · 85 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Crime · Romance

Small time crooksters Nick and Charlie have an elaborate plan to rob an exclusive jewelers store. Using a variety of disguises and posing as rich old men and women they begin the set-up, but then Nick falls for the owner of a neighboring antique store and things get a little complicated.

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Directors
John G. Avildsen
Production companies
Delphi IV Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 41,232

Top Cast

Peter FalkPeter FalkNick
Charles DurningCharles DurningCharlie
Tom CourtenayTom CourtenayEdward Saunders
Tracy Brooks SwopeTracy Brooks SwopeNina
Ruben RabasaRuben RabasaMaitre D'
Wendy HughesWendy HughesCarolyn
Joan CopelandJoan CopelandSunny Felix
Claude LelouchClaude LelouchMan on Train
Anthony HealdAnthony HealdDinner Guest
Bruce MalmuthBruce MalmuthPolice Lieutenant
Peter SellarsPeter SellarsDinner Guest
Daniel GerrollDaniel GerrollCurator
Claude LelouchClaude Lelouch
Richard StreetTemptation
Ron TysonTemptation
Otis WilliamsOtis WilliamsTemptation
Ali WoodsonTemptation
Melvin FranklinMelvin FranklinTemptation (as David English)
Gary MaasFence
Earleen CareyWinston Sales Girl

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