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The Freshman ()

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An N.Y.C. film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty.
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Carmine Sabatini
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Clark Kellogg
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Victor Ray
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Tina Sabatini
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Steve Bushak
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Chuck Greenwald
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Arthur Fleeber
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Lloyd Simpson
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Dwight Armstrong
Pamela Payton-Wright ...
Liz Armstrong
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Edward
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Larry London
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Bert Parks
Tex Konig ...
Leo
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Lorenzo
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Maitre D' Gourmet Club
Warren Davis ...
Father Frank
Vera Lockwood ...
Aunt Angelina
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Hunter
Daniel Dion ...
Gas Attendant
Marnie Edwards ...
Mall Mother
Doug Silberstein ...
Mr. Glassman
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FBI Man (as J.H. Millington)
Drake Arden ...
Student in Fleeber Classroom
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Student in Fleeber Classroom
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Student in Fleeber Classroom (as Geraldine Quinn)
Derek Mitchell ...
Student in Fleeber Classroom
Joe Ingoldsby ...
Waiter in Restaurant
Adrienne Howe ...
Mall Patron
Patricia Andrews ...
Mall Patron
Edward Roy ...
Mall Patron
Amanda Smith ...
Mall Patron
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Mall Patron
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Mall Patron
Wendy Dickson ...
Mall Patron
Christina Trivett ...
Mall Patron
Fifi Donahue ...
Information Booth Lady
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Fredo Corleone (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio ...
Mall Patron (uncredited)
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Lookout (uncredited)
David Was ...
Keyboarder for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)
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Guitarist for Gourmet Club Party Band (uncredited)

Directed by

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Andrew Bergman

Written by

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Andrew Bergman ... (written by)

Produced by

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Mike Lobell ... producer

Music by

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David Newman

Cinematography by

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William A. Fraker ... director of photography

Editing by

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Barry Malkin

Editorial Department

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Dana Congdon ... second assistant editor
Peter B. Ellis ... first assistant editor
Ron Lambert ... color timer
Robin Russell ... location assistant editor
Richard Garibaldi ... home video mastering colorist (uncredited)

Casting By

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Mike Fenton
Lynda Gordon
Judy Taylor

Production Design by

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Ken Adam

Art Direction by

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Alicia Keywan

Set Decoration by

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Gordon Sim

Costume Design by

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Julie Weiss

Makeup Department

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James D. Brown ... hair stylist (as James Brown)
Colleen Callaghan ... hair stylist: New York
Patricia Green ... makeup artist
Phil Rhodes ... hair / makeup: Mr. Brando

Production Management

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Christopher Cronyn ... unit production manager: New York
Lacia Kornylo ... production manager
Michael MacDonald ... executive in charge of production
Ted Zachary ... executive in charge of production (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Julie A. Bloom ... second assistant director: New York
Cynthia Clayton ... third assistant director
Louis D'Esposito ... first assistant director
David McLennan ... second second assistant director
Tom Quinn ... second assistant director
Carol Bawer ... production assistant (uncredited)
Mark D. Currie ... trainee assistant director (uncredited)
Lisa Stein ... DGA trainee: New York (uncredited)

Art Department

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Guenter Bartlik ... head scenic artist
Gary J. Brink ... set decorator: New York
Ken Clark ... props
Dan Davis ... art director: New York
Paul Harding ... property master
Bill Harman ... construction coordinator
Joan Krawczyk ... fine art recreation: Mona Lisa
Doug McLean ... first assistant art director (as Douglas McLean)
Marlene Rain ... set dressing buyer
Walter Stocklin ... property master: New York
Gordon White ... first assistant art director (as Gord White)
Michael Zansky ... chargeman scenic artist: New York
John Alvin ... poster artist (uncredited)
Peter Hudecki ... storyboard artist (uncredited)
Brick Mason ... storyboard artist (uncredited)

Sound Department

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Louis Bertini ... sound editor (as Lou Bertini)
Elisha Birnbaum ... foley artist
David Boulton ... adr recordist
Patricia Bowers ... assistant sound editor (as Trissy Bowers)
Elliot Deitch ... sound editor
Elizabeth Dellureficio ... assistant sound editor
Dan Edelstein ... assistant sound editor
Joseph Gutowski ... assistant adr editor
Michael Jacobi ... adr editor
Neil L. Kaufman ... sound editor (as Neil Kaufman)
Michael Kirchberger ... supervising sound editor
Dan Korintus ... assistant sound editor
Richard Lightstone ... sound mixer
Michael Minkler ... re-recording mixer
Steve Scanlon ... boom operator: New York
Ira Spiegel ... sound editor
Jim Thompson ... boom operator
David Wahnon ... apprentice sound editor
Brian Vancho ... foley artist (uncredited)

Special Effects by

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David Neil Trifunovich ... special effects supervisor (as Neil Trifunovich)

Stunts

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Shelley Cook ... stunts (as Shelly Cook)
David R. Ellis ... stunt coordinator
John Stead ... stunts
John Stoneham Sr. ... stunts
Mick O'Rourke ... stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department

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Phil Abraham ... first assistant camera: New York
Stephen S. Campanelli ... steadicam operator (as Stephen Campanelli)
Robert Daprato ... second grip
Tony Eldridge ... best boy
Russell Engels ... gaffer: New York (as Russell W. Engels)
Kerry Hayes ... still photographer
Dan Henshaw ... trainee clapper loader
Chris Holmes ... gaffer
Eric Holmes ... rigging gaffer
Cal Kohne ... rigging grip
Michael Kohne ... key grip
Larry McConkey ... steadicam operator: New York
Harald Ortenburger ... camera operator
George Patsos ... key grip: New York
Thom Ryan ... first assistant camera (as Thom Byan)
Dave Sheridan ... second assistant camera
Gábor Kövér ... "b" camera operator: New York (uncredited)

Casting Department

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Karen Hazzard ... casting: Canada
Joni Kearney ... casting assistant (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Kim W. Chow ... wardrobe master
Aleida MacDonald ... assistant to costume designer
Robert Musco ... wardrobe supervisor: New York (as Robert F. Musco)
Rose Trimarco ... wardrobe supervisor: New York (as Rose Trimarco Cuervo)

Location Management

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Beth Boigon ... location manager
Marc Dassas ... location manager
Charles Miller ... location manager: New York
Jason V. Rodney ... location manager

Music Department

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Tim Boyle ... scoring mixer
Joseph S. DeBeasi ... music editor
Harlan Goodman ... music supervisor
Tom Villano ... supervising music editor
Jim Hoffman ... music preparation (uncredited)
James Thatcher ... musician: French horn (uncredited)

Script and Continuity Department

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Susanna David ... script supervisor

Transportation Department

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Jim Kennedy ... transportation captain (as James Kennedy)
Craig S. Kohne ... transportation captain
Nick Sweetman ... transportation coordinator
Frank Tenaglia ... driver

Additional Crew

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Jody Arenberg ... assistant: Mr. Lobell (as Jodie Arenberg)
Caroline Barrett ... assistant: Mr. Brando
Sandra Bezic ... skating coach: Mr. Brando
Shelley A. Boylen ... production coordinator (as Shelley Boylen-Wakefield)
Jim Brockett ... lizard trainer and supplier
Dominique Bruballa ... production accountant
John Davis ... production assistant
David Dreishpoon ... craft services: New York
Cindy Evans ... assistant: Mr. Lobell
Arlene Hellerman ... assistant: Mr. Bergman
Shelley Kirkwood ... unit publicist
Rocco Musacchia ... technical advisor: New York
Rick Parker ... animal wrangler
Gina Perry ... lizard trainer and supplier
Tammy Quinn ... production secretary (as Tammy Quinn Clarke)
Marie Rhodes ... dialogue coach: Mr. Brando
Charlane Rutherford ... assistant: Mr. Bergman
Jules Sylvester ... lizard trainer and supplier
Debra Tanklow ... production office coordinator: New York
Matthew T. Weiner ... production assistant
Julia Weinstein ... assistant: Mr. Lobell
James Patrick Whalen Jr. ... teamster captain: New York (as James P. Whalen)
Anne Wootten ... choreographer (as Anne Wooten)
Marc Baron ... double: Matthew Broderick (uncredited)
Jim Chad ... stand-in: Bruno Kirby (uncredited)
David H. Kramer ... adr loop group (uncredited)

Thanks

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Pat Scott ... the producers wish to thank (as Patricia Reed Scott)
Crew believed to be complete

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Storyline

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Plot Summary

Clark Kellogg is a young man starting his first year at film school in New York City. After a small time crook steals all his belongings, Clark meets Carmine "Jimmy the Toucan" Sabatini, an "importer" bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. When Sabatini makes Clark an offer he can't refuse, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining. Written by Scott Renshaw

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Taglines An innocent kid. An experienced mobster. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. See more »
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Also Known As
  • Premiers pas dans la Mafia (France)
  • Freshman (Germany)
  • El passerell (Spain, Catalan title)
  • El novato (Spain)
  • Nowicjusz (Poland)
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Runtime
  • 102 min
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Box Office

Budget $12,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend United States $205,876, 22 Jul 1990

Did You Know?

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Trivia Writer/director Andrew Bergman was intent on persuading the increasingly reclusive actor Marlon Brando to play the role of Mafia chieftain Carmine Sabatini. A few weeks after sending Brando the script, the actor phoned Bergman and invited the director to his home to discuss the movie. Bergman arrived at Brando's Mulholland Drive home and began two days of intensive, non-stop conversations. The director and the actor discussed eastern religion, the economy, politics, philosophy, insects, geology, history, favorite foods, meditation--everything but the movie, the screenplay, or the role of Carmine Sabatini. Finally, after two days of discussions, during a lull in the conversation, Brando said, "I don't think I can play this part without referencing some aspect of the Don," referring to his iconic role in The Godfather (1972). Bergman, drawing on his background as a comedy writer, thought for a moment. Then he brightened. "I've got it!" said Bergman. "We'll make Carmine Sabatini the guy 'The Godfather' is based on!" The actor thought Bergman's idea over. "I can live with that," Brando said after a few seconds. "Let's do the picture." See more »
Goofs The Komodo Dragon is an endangered species, however not nearly as endangered as presented in The Freshman. Its population is stable, and it is in no danger from man as it lives on an uninhabited island. About 3000 are estimated to live in the wild. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Quick Change/Arachnophobia/Ghost/The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine/Jetsons: The Movie (1990). See more »
Soundtracks From Her to Eternity See more »
Crazy Credits Paramount Pictures Corporation is the exclusive owner of all motion picture rights in and to "The Godfather," "The Godfather, Part II," and the character of Don Vito Corleone. Any incidental allusion thereto in this motion picture occurs with the permission of Paramount Pictures Corporation. See more »
Quotes Clark Kellogg: [narrating] There's a kind of freedom in being completely screwed... because you know things can't get any worse.
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