American Buffalo (1996)

Don't Get Smart With Me

Convinced that young Bobby (Sean Nelson) is in on a double-cross, Teach (Dustin Hoffman) doles out a harsh lesson.

Directed by Michael Corrente.

Released in 1996 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Assistant
  • character-type: Criminal
  • character-type: Friend
  • action: Swing
  • action: Injure
  • action: Beat
  • action: Collapse
  • action: Threaten
  • action: Investigate
  • action: Interview
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • editors-choice: Tuff Guys
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • primary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: Crime Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Independent Dramas
  • mood: Angry
  • mood: Understated
  • mood: Violent
  • mood: Tuff
  • prop: Telephone
  • prop: Chair
  • setting: Store
  • theme: Distrust
  • theme: Control
  • theme: Consequences
  • theme: Authority
  • theme: Fear
  • theme: Deception
  • theme: Conflict
  • theme: Power
  • actor: Sean Nelson
  • actor: Dennis Franz
  • actor: Dustin Hoffman
  • director: Michael Corrente
  • producer: Sarah Green
  • producer: Gregory Mosher
  • producer: John Sloss
  • cinematographer: Richard Crudo
  • composer: Thomas Newman
  • editor: Kate Sanford
  • costume-designer: Deborah Newhall
  • production-designer: Daniel Talpers
  • role-name: Walt 'Teach' Teacher
  • role-name: Bob 'Bobby'
  • role-name: Don 'Donny' Dubrow, Owner Rvterbands Variety
  • screenwriter: David Mamet
  • year: 1996
  • studio: MGM