Miami Blues 1990
“Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.”
What is Miami Blues?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Miami Blues" (1990). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 20, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Orion Pictures, Tristes Tropiques
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,888,167
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller, Comedy
- Updated
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Miami Blues" (1990).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Miami Blues
Year: 1990
Release Date: 04/20/1990 (US)
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Comedy (Source 1); American neo-noir black comedy crime drama (Source 4).
Runtime: 1h 37m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
Director: George Armitage (Source 4).
Writer: George Armitage (Source 4).
Based on: 1984 novel of the same name by Charles Willeford (Source 4).
Cast: Fred Ward, Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh (Source 4).
Plot:
Junior is released from prison and plans to start a new life in Miami.
He kills a man in the airport and flees.
He finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Miami Blues worth watching?
Miami Blues holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 231 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Miami Blues and when was it released?
Miami Blues is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.
Who directed Miami Blues?
Miami Blues was directed by George Armitage.
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