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The Freshman

PG19901h 42mAndrew Bergman
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 78

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"He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Freshman (1990) about?

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.

Who stars in The Freshman?

The Freshman stars Marlon Brando (Carmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan), Matthew Broderick (Clark Kellogg), Bruno Kirby (Victor Ray), Penelope Ann Miller (Tina Sabatini), Frank Whaley (Steve Bushak). The film was directed by Andrew Bergman.

How long is The Freshman?

The Freshman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG.

Is The Freshman worth watching?

The Freshman holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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