Things Change

Things Change

"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.

Infobox_Film
name = Things Change


writer = David Mamet,
Shel Silverstein
starring = Joe Mantegna,
Don Ameche
Robert Prosky,
Mike Nussbaum
Ricky Jay
director = David Mamet
producer = Michael Hausman
distributor = Columbia Pictures
music = Alaric Jans
released = 1988
runtime = 100 minutes
language = English
budget =
music =
amg_id =
imdb_id = 0096259

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.

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.

Awards

Co-stars Mantegna and Ameche received Volpi Cups at the Venice Film Festival for their performances in the film.


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