Bugsy (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bugsy is a 1991 biographical drama directed by Barry Levinson, starring Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley and Elliott Gould. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $49.1 million worldwide. It won 2 Oscars, including Art Direction and Costume Design, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bugsy About?
The premise of Bugsy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1940s Hollywood, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel leaves behind East Coast conflicts to pursue a life of glamour and build a gambling empire on the West Coast. He becomes involved with actress Virginia Hill while secretly constructing what would become the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. However, his ambitious plans and increasingly reckless behavior lead to dangerous consequences and ultimately threaten his own safety.
Bugsy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jewish
- casino
- las vegas nevada
- mafia
- based on true story
- based on book
- mobster
- gangster
- true crime
- sex
- 1940s
- character name as title
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- bugsy siegel character
- meyer lansky character
- frank costello character
- vito genovese character
- virginia hill character
- jewish american
- jewish mob
- jewish mobster
- jewish gangster
- jewish man
- american mafia
- cosa nostra
- italian american
- los angeles california
- organized crime
- gangland murder
- gangland hit
- gangland execution
- mob hit
- crime boss
- mob boss
- mob enforcer
- husband wife relationship
- married man mistress relationship
- swimming pool
- reference to world war two
- implied sex
- cuba
- rainstorm
- year 1945
- reference to vj day
- reference to clark gable
- reference to cesar romero
- m1 carbine rifle
- beech staggerwing
- ciro's nightclub hollywood
- vision
- dreamer
Bugsy Cast
Harvey Keitel leads the cast, with Ben Kingsley and Elliott Gould. Directed by Barry Levinson; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Barry Levinson
Also Starring in Bugsy
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More films directed by Barry Levinson, best-rated first: Diner, The Survivor, Tin Men and Rain Man.
Bugsy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bugsy 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 64% User score
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Bugsy Plot Summary
What happens in Bugsy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins in New York City, where Benjamin Siegel, known for his brutal ways as an organized crime boss, makes a ruthless statement by killing one of their less significant associates for embezzling from the mob. This act, carried out in front of the man’s employees, solidifies Siegel’s formidable reputation. Often referred to as “Bugsy,” a nickname he detests, he is soon dispatched to Los Angeles to negotiate with fellow gangster Jack Dragna to broaden their criminal enterprises.
Full summary
The whole story of Bugsy, scene by scene
Bugsy Box Office
Bugsy grossed $49.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$49.1M
- US & Canada
- $49.1M
Bugsy Awards & Nominations
Bugsy won 2 Oscars, including Art Direction and Costume Design, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1992, with 2 wins from 9 nominations.
3 wins17 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1992 2 wins · 9 nominations- Won Art Direction
- Won Costume Design
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Harvey Keitel and Ben Kingsley
- Nominated Best Picture
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Golden Globes 1992 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Director – Barry Levinson
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Annette Bening
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DGA Awards 1992 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Barry Levinson
Bugsy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Bugsy ≣ 1991 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Bugsy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What city does Bugsy Siegel travel to in hopes of expanding operations?
Cars in Bugsy
59 cars on screen, including the 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Main role -
1947 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1946 Lincoln Continental Important role -
1942 Packard Super Eight Important role
Bugsy Also Known As
52 alternative titles, including “Twin Peaks: The Movie” and “Twin Peaks: Os Últimos Sete Dias de Laura Palmer”.
- Also known as
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- Twin Peaks: The Movie
- Twin Peaks: Os Últimos Sete Dias de Laura Palmer
- Twin Peaks - Teresa Banks and the Last Seven Days of Laura Palmer
- Туин Пийкс
- Twin Peaks - Der Film: Die letzten 7 Tage im Leben der Laura Palmer
- Twin Peaks - Laura Palmers sidste dage
- Twin Peaks (El diario de Laura Palmer)
- Twin Peaks - eld vandra med mig
- Twin Peaks: Tűz, jöjj velem!
- Tsuin Pîkusu - Rôra Pâmâ saigo no 7 kakan
- Twin Peaks: The Last Seven Days of Laura Palmer
- Tvin Pyksas: ugnie, sek paskui mane
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- Tvin Piks: Vatro, hodaj sa mnom
- Twin Peaks - Ogenj hodi z menoj
- Ikiz Tepeler: Ateste Benimle Yürü
- Твiн Пiкс: Вогню, iди зi мною
- Twin Peaks - Fuoco cammina con me
- El enigma de Twin Peaks
- 트윈 픽스
- 트윈 픽스 극장판
- 트윈픽스
- 트윈픽스 극장판
- Miasteczko Twin Peaks. Ogniu krocz ze mną
- Twin Peaks: Ogniu krocz za mną
- Твин Пикс: Огонь, иди со мной
- Twin Peaks
- Les Derniers Jours de Laura Palmer
- Twin Peaks : Les 7 derniers jours de Laura Palmer
- Twin Peaks - Der Film
- Twin Peaks: Fuoco cammina con me
- Твин Пикс: Сквозь огонь
- Twin Peaks: Fuego camina conmigo
- Twin Peaks - Tűz, jöjj velem!
- 双峰：与火同行
- İkiz Tepeler: Ateşte Benimle Yürü
- Twin Peaks: Os Últimos Dias de Laura Palmer
- Twin Peaks: Ohni se mnou pojď
- טווין פיקס: אש הולכת איתי
- Ο Υποπτος Κόσμος του Τουίν Πικς
- Miasteczko Twin Peaks: Ogniu krocz za mną
- Twin Peaks: Ogenj hodi z menoj
- Туин Пийкс: Огън, следвай ме
- Твін-Пікс: Вогню, іди зі мною
- Twin Peaks : Feu marche avec moi
- 雙峰：與火同行
- ツイン・ピークス/ローラ・パーマー最期の7日間
- Twin Peaks - Tuli kulje kanssani
- توئین پیکس: با من بر آتش برو
- Tvin Pyksas: Ugnie, sek paskui mane, ტვინ პიქსი: ცეცხლი მომყვება
- Twin Peaks: Els últims dies de Laura Palmer
- Twin Peaks. Tuli, kõnni minuga
- Tvinpīka: caur uguni
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Bugsy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bugsy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bugsy?
Bugsy runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Bugsy released?
Bugsy was released on December 20, 1991.
Who directed Bugsy?
Bugsy was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Bugsy?
Bugsy stars Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley and Elliott Gould, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Bugsy make at the box office?
Bugsy grossed $49.1 million worldwide.
How is Bugsy rated?
Bugsy has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
What awards did Bugsy win?
Bugsy won 3 awards from 17 nominations, including Art Direction at the Oscars 1992.
Does Bugsy have a post-credit scene?
No. Bugsy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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