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This article is about a 1998 film. For the cat and mouse duo, see Tom and Jerry.
Jerry and Tom Directed by Saul Rubinek Produced by Lions Gate Films Written by Rick Cleveland Starring Joe Mantegna
Sam Rockwell
Maury Chaykin
Ted Danson
Charles Durning
William H. Macy
Peter Riegert
Sarah PolleyMusic by David Buchbinder Cinematography Paul Sarossy Editing by Sloane Klevin Distributed by Lions Gate Films
Miramax FilmsRelease date(s) 4 December 1998 Running time 107 min. Country United States of America Language English Jerry and Tom is a 1998 American comedy film released on December 4, 1998. The film was the directorial debut of Saul Rubinek, and the screenplay was adapted by Rick Cleveland from his own 1994 one-act play. The film stars Joe Mantegna, Sam Rockwell, Maury Chaykin, Ted Danson, Charles Durning, William H. Macy, Peter Riegert, and Sarah Polley. It was filmed in various locations, including Chicago, Toronto, and Uxbridge, Ontario. Based on Top-Critic reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the film received an average 75% overall approval rating.[1]
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Plot synopsis
Hit man Tom (Joe Mantegna) and his apprentice Jerry (Sam Rockwell), wait in a deserted Chicago bar for the phone-call command to execute the hooded Stanley (Peter Riegert), sitting before them in a chair. To pass the time, Stanley tells a few jokes. Background is established as they make various hits before returning to the situation seen in the opening.[2]
Cast
- Joe Mantegna as Tom
- Sam Rockwell as Jerry
- Maury Chaykin as Billy
- Ted Danson as The Guy Who Loved Vicki
- Charles Durning as Vic
- William H. Macy as Karl
- Peter Riegert as Stanley
- Sarah Polley as Deb
- Shelley Cook as Vicki Torrance
- Dwayne McLean as 'B' Movie Bad Guy #1
- Billy Oliver as 'B' Movie Bad Guy #2
- C.J. Fidler as 'B' Movie Actress
- Alyson Court as Jacki
- Graeme Millington as Brad
- Lindsey Connell as Sandra
- Regan Moore as Franky
References
External links
- Jerry and Tom at the Internet Movie Database
- Jerry and Tom at AllRovi
Categories:- 1998 films
- 1990s comedy films
- Films shot in Toronto
- American comedy films
- English-language films
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