Things Change
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Things Change is a 1988 drama film directed by David Mamet. It was co-written by Mamet and Shel Silverstein, and stars Joe Mantegna and Don Ameche.
| Things Change | |
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| Directed by | David Mamet |
| Produced by | Michael Hausman |
| Written by | David Mamet, Shel Silverstein |
| Starring | Joe Mantegna, Don Ameche Robert Prosky, Mike Nussbaum Ricky Jay |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 1988 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Language | English |
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[edit] Plot overview
Gino is a humble shoe-shiner living in Chicago who is contacted by a mafia don and offered a large sum of money to take the rap for a murder committed by another gangster. Gino agrees, desiring to buy a fishing boat with the money he will earn after the 3-5 year sentence. While preparing for his court confession, Gino is watched over by Jerry, a bottom-rung gangster who has recently gotten into trouble for failing to follow orders. After a short and boring stay at a local motel, Jerry decides to break orders and give Gino one last weekend to remember at Lake Tahoe before his prison sentence. After arriving at their casino, Jerry's tall tales and Gino's quiet dignity quickly get Gino mistaken for a wealthy and powerful mafioso, leading to complications for both men.
[edit] Film connections
Things Change was Mamet's directorial follow-up to House of Games and also takes place in the world of crime. The two films share many cast members, including Joe Mantegna, Ricky Jay, Mike Nussbaum, William H. Macy, and J.T. Walsh, as well as many production staff members.
[edit] Awards
Co-stars Mantegna and Ameche received Volpi Cups at the Venice Film Festival for their performances in the film.
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