Tin Men (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tin Men is a 1987 comedy drama directed by Barry Levinson, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito and Seymour Cassel. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $25.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tin Men About?
The premise of Tin Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two rival aluminum siding salesmen, B.B. and Doug, find themselves embroiled in a fierce competition for sales and dominance. Their relentless one-upmanship takes a dramatic turn after a seemingly insignificant car accident. As their rivalry intensifies, personal vendettas surface, leading to increasingly hostile actions and a provocative betrayal that jeopardizes the other man’s reputation and livelihood.
Tin Men Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- aluminum siding
- car
- year 1963
- car dealership
- cadillac
- horse racing
- racetrack
- written by director
- coffee shop
- pool hall
- husband wife relationship
- memorial stadium baltimore maryland
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- bar
- man
- car accident
- 1960s
- competing businesses
- government hearing
- seduction
- adultery
- baltimore maryland
- salesman
- revenge
- title spoken by character
Tin Men Cast
Richard Dreyfuss leads the cast, with Danny DeVito and Seymour Cassel. Directed by Barry Levinson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Barry Levinson
Also Starring in Tin Men
· 6 moreMore from Barry Levinson
More films directed by Barry Levinson, best-rated first: Diner, The Survivor, Bugsy and Rain Man.
Tin Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tin Men 75 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Tin Men Plot Summary
What happens in Tin Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sweltering summer of 1963, the streets of Baltimore became the battleground for two rival door-to-door aluminum siding salesmen, Ernest Tilley and Bill “BB” Babowsky. While both were armed with the talent of persuasion, their approaches diverged significantly: BB’s charm was often used to deceive unsuspecting young women, whereas Tilley found it nearly impossible to finalize a deal.
Their rivalry ignited when BB, zooming in his brand-new Cadillac, collided with Tilley’s vehicle, leading to a fiery argument over who was at fault. What followed was a dynamic cycle of vengeance—BB smashed Tilley’s headlights, and in retaliation, Tilley shattered BB’s car windows, escalating their feud to unprecedented levels.
Full summary
The whole story of Tin Men, scene by scene
Tin Men Box Office
Tin Men grossed $25.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.4M
- US & Canada
- $25.4M
Tin Men Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Tin Men " I don't know the guy"
How Well Do You Know Tin Men?
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 year is the film 'Tin Men' set in?
Cars in Tin Men
34 cars on screen, including the 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Main role -
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1959 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Minor role
Tin Men Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Dos estafadores y una mujer” and “Tin Men - Zwei haarsträubende Rivalen”.
- Also known as
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- Dos estafadores y una mujer
- Tin Men - Zwei haarsträubende Rivalen
- 캐딜락 공방전
- Os Rivais
- Алюминиевые человечки
- Лимени људи
- Tin Men - 2 imbroglioni con signora
- Les Filous
- Plattenslagerne
- Олов’яні чоловіки
- Wet za wet
- Sahtekarlar
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- 錫人
- Οι Καβγατζήδες
- Bäddat för trubbel
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Movies Like Tin Men
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tin Cup, Death to the Tinman and Cadillac Man.
Tin Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tin Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tin Men?
Tin Men runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Tin Men released?
Tin Men was released on March 13, 1987.
Who directed Tin Men?
Tin Men was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Tin Men?
Tin Men stars Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito and Seymour Cassel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Tin Men make at the box office?
Tin Men grossed $25.4 million worldwide.
How is Tin Men rated?
Tin Men has 75 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Tin Men have a post-credit scene?
No. Tin Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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