---
title: "Tin Men"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tin-men-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10896
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Tin Men (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tin-men-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tin Men is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two rival aluminum siding salesmen clash after a minor crash in 1963 Baltimore."

### Why Watch
- Sharp writing from Barry Levinson
- Strong performances by Richard Dreyfuss and Danny DeVito

### Caveats & Content Note
- The period-specific humor may feel dated to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s adult humor and language make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, period, character-driven, dark-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tin-men-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Barry Levinson
- **Networks / Studios**: Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Dreyfuss** as *Bill 'BB' Babowsky*
- **Danny DeVito** as *Ernest Tilley*
- **Barbara Hershey** as *Nora Tilley*
- **John Mahoney** as *Moe Adams*
- **Jackie Gayle** as *Sam*
- **Stanley Brock** as *Gil*
- **Seymour Cassel** as *Cheese*
- **Bruno Kirby** as *Mouse*
- **J.T. Walsh** as *Wing*
- **Richard Portnow** as *Carly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Tin Men?
Barry Levinson wrote and directed the film.

### Q: When was Tin Men released in the United States?
It was released on March 6, 1987.

### Q: Who are the lead actors in Tin Men?
The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito, and Barbara Hershey.

### Q: What genre does Tin Men belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of Tin Men?
The film runs approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tin Men — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10896)
- [Tin Men - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_Men)
- [Project: Tin Men (1990) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/132247-project-tin-men/prehled/)
- [Project: Tin Men (1990)](https://www.sms.cz/film/project-tin-men)
- [Project: Tin Men [Project: Tinman] (1990): Obsazení, herci…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/97903-project-tin-men/tvurci)

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