The Freshman
dir. Andrew Bergman
70
7 sourcesSynopsis
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Critics consensus
Buoyed by the charm of Matthew Broderick in the title role and Marlon Brando as a caricature of his Godfather persona, The Freshman benefits from solid casting, a clever premise, and sweet humor.
Directed byAndrew Bergman
StarringMarlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller, Frank Whaley, Jon Polito
Written byAndrew Bergman
CinematographyWilliam A. Fraker
EditingBarry Malkin
MusicDavid Newman
The Freshman
1990 · PG · 1h 42m
Comedy, Crime
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Our Verdict
70
Critics Consensus
Buoyed by the charm of Matthew Broderick in the title role and Marlon Brando as a caricature of his Godfather persona, The Freshman benefits from solid casting, a clever premise, and sweet humor.
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