American Buffalo

USA / UK, 1996, 88 min

Directed by:

Michael Corrente

Screenplay:

David Mamet, David Mamet (theater play)

Cinematography:

Richard Crudo

Composer:

Thomas Newman
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For down-and-out junk dealer Don (Franz), life goes from unlucky to unbearable when he discovers that the rare, buffalo head nickel he just sold for $90 is worth ten times as much! Refusing to let himself be out-swindled, Don enlists the help of a young protege (Nelson) in a scheme to steal the coin back. But their plans are suddenly altered by the intrusion of Teach (Hoffman), a disturbingly aggressive would-be thief who badgers Don into cutting him in on the heist a decision that carries explosive consequences for everyone involved. (official distributor synopsis)

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