The film My Blue Heaven is a 1990 American crime comedy film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, and Joan Cusack. The film tells the story of Vinnie Antonelli (Martin), a former mobster who is relocated to the suburbs under the Witness Protection Program.
Vinnie is initially reluctant to adjust to his new suburban lifestyle, but he eventually befriends his FBI handler Barney Coopersmith (Moranis) and begins to enjoy his new life. However, Vinnie's past catches up with him when his former mob associates come looking for him.
My Blue Heaven is a funny and heartwarming film about a man who is trying to start a new life. It is a must-see for fans of Steve Martin and crime comedies.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $23 million worldwide. It has been praised for its humor, its performances, and its heartwarming story.
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Cast
- Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli / Tod Wilkinson
- Rick Moranis as Barney Coopersmith
- Joan Cusack as Hannah Stubbs
- Melanie Mayron as Crystal Rybak
- Bill Irwin as Kirby
- Carol Kane as Shaldeen
- William Hickey as Billy Sparrow / Johnny Bird
- Deborah Rush as Linda Antonelli
- Daniel Stern as Will Stubbs
- Jesse Bradford as Jamie Stubbs
- Corey Carrier as Tommie Stubbs
- Seth Jaffe as Umberto Mello
- Robert Miranda as Lilo Mello
- Ed Lauter as Robert Underwood
- Larry Block as Defense Attorney
- Julie Bovasso as Vinnie's mother
- Colleen Camp as Dr. Margaret Snow Coopersmith
- Gordon Currie as Wally Bunting
- Raymond O'Connor as Dino
- Troy Evans as Nicky
- Carol Ann Susi as Filomena
Director: Herbert Ros
Writers: Nora Ephron
Box Office Gross: $23,591,472
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Release Date: August 17, 1990