The Fabulous Baker Boys

1989 Drama

Real-life siblings Beau and Jeff Bridges star as the eponymous Fabulous Baker Boys. Musical prodigies both, the Bakers have long been teamed as a twin-piano act, with the less talented Frank (Beau Bridges) coasting on the skills of his brilliant younger brother, Jack (Jeff Bridges). Their career dwindling to nickel-and-dime dates in second-rate clubs, the Bakers decide that they need a female vocalist to boost their popularity. They select auditioner Susie Diamond (Michelle Pfeiffer), who in addition to being a gifted songstress is drop-dead gorgeous. The newly renovated Baker Boys act scores a success, which is inevitably threatened by Susie's growing popularity and by Jack's insistence upon pursuing an affair with the girl.

Director: Steve Kloves

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer,Beau Bridges, Ellie Raab, Jennifer Tilly

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Awards

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role

    Academy Awards (1990)

     
  • Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)

    American Comedy Awards (1990)

     
  • Best Sound

    BAFTA Awards (1991)

  • Best Cinematography

    Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (1990)

  • Steve Kloves

    British Film Institute Awards (1990)