Family Business (1989)

There's nothing like a good robbery to bring a family together.

Family Business (1989) poster

Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.

Director: Sidney Lumet
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cy Coleman
Cinematography: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Editing: Andrew Mondshein
Production: TriStar Pictures, Gordon Company, Regency International Pictures, The A. Milchan Investment Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke

Keywords

heist, criminal, life sentence

Trailer

Family Business Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Business about?
Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Who directed Family Business?
Family Business was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Family Business?
Family Business stars Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto, Janet Carroll, Victoria Jackson.
How long is Family Business?
Family Business has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Family Business?
Family Business is a Crime, Drama, Comedy film.
How much did Family Business gross?
Family Business grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was Family Business produced?
Family Business was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Family Business?
The themes of Family Business include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong, Funny Robber and Failed Heist Joke.