Cadillac Man (1990)

55% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
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Robin Williams stars in this oddball comedy about a fast-talking car salesman who is down on his luck and in over his head until an extreme situation forces him to use his sales skills to save lives. Joey O'Brien (Williams) is the stereotypical car salesman: enterprising, aggressive, and desperate… More Robin Williams stars in this oddball comedy about a fast-talking car salesman who is down on his luck and in over his head until an extreme situation forces him to use his sales skills to save lives. Joey O'Brien (Williams) is the stereotypical car salesman: enterprising, aggressive, and desperate to make enough money to spend on his high-maintenance girlfriends. But suddenly the pressure is really on: he owes money to the mob, his ex-wife is nagging him about not spending enough time with their teenage daughter, and if he doesn't sell at least a dozen cars by the time the big sale is over on Saturday, he's going to lose his job. As Joey attempts to placate several potential buyers, his day is interrupted by Larry (Tim Robbins), the insanely jealous husband of dimwitted showroom receptionist Donna (Annabella Sciorra), who's been having an affair with someone who works at the dealership. With the police surrounding the place, his job (and life) on the line, Joey realizes that it's up to him to use his wits to persuade Larry -- who's not even sure what he wants out of the situation -- not to kill anyone. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Roger Donaldson
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: May 18, 1990 Wide
On DVD: Apr 16, 2002
Studio: Orion Home Video

Critic Reviews

Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
funny and very creepy
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
This movie seems to have been designed by a committee.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Just bizarre enough to keep you interested.

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xGary X

Best described as a comic version of Dog Day Afternoon. That doesn't really work. Williams has done a lot worse though...
Dean M

This movie is average, but Robin Williams' performance and moments of brilliance, too many genres are thrown in for the film to cope.
James A

Finaly a movie that shows us Robin Williams with a moustach.

Cast

            Robin Williams as Joey O'Brien

            Tim Robbins as Larry

            Pamela Reed as Tina O'Brien

            Fran Drescher as Joy Munchack

            Zack Norman as Harry Munchack

            Annabella Sciorra as Donna

            Lori Petty as Lila

            Paul Guilfoyle as Little Jack Turgeon

            Richard Mark Arnold as Porsche Buyer

            Adam Bryant as Robin Williams' stand-in

            James Bulleit as Funeral Director

            Vinnie Capone as Louie

            Mimi Cecchini as Ma

            Kim Chan as Dim Sum Cook

            William Hugh Collins as Hearse Driver

            Elzbieta Czyzewska as Soviet Wife

            Derwin Jordan as Paramedic

            Marilyn Dobrin as Porsche Buyer's Wife

            Chester Drescher as Chester

            Merwin Goldsmith as Showroom Buyer

            Paul Herman as Tony Dipino

            Wai Ching Ho as Korean Customer's Wife

            Judith Hoag as Molly

            Eddie Jones as Benny

            Ken Kensei as Japanese Buyer #3

            Erik King as Davey

            Gary Howard Klar as Detective Walters

            Paul L.Q. Lee as Henry

            Boris Leskin as Soviet Husband

            Bunny Levine as Woman Customer

            Ben Lin as Korean Customer

            Sal Lioni as Nightclub Customer

            Tony Masa as Japanese Buyer #3

            Carmen A. Mathis as Police Woman

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            Philip Moon as Nightclub Selector

            Bill Moor as Antique Salesman

            Bill Nelson as Big Jack Turgeon

            Matt Nikko as Japanese Buyer #1

            Bill Nunn as Grave Digger

            Richard Panebianco as Frankie Dipino

            Harlan Cary Poe as Mason's Aid

            Anthony Powers as Capt. Mason

            Brian Sanet as Paparazzi

            Toshio Sato as Japanese Buyer

            Keenan Shimizu as Japanese Buyer #2

            Kenneth Simmons as Steel Jaws

            Tristine Skyler as Lisa

            David Stepkin as "Sticker Shock" Buyer

            Elaine Stritch as The Widow

            Mario Todisco as Steel Jaw #1

            Lauren Tom as Helen the Dim Sum Girl

            Max Raven as Steel Jaws #2

            George Rafferty as Officer O'Brian
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Cadillac Man (1990)

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xGary X

Dean M

James A

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