Tin Men (1987)

In the bustling heart of 1960s Baltimore, nestled amidst the vibrancy of daily life, lies the competitive world of aluminum siding sales, the backdrop for Barry Levinson's semi-follow up to Diner — Tin Men. This riveting drama introduces us to BB Babowsky and Ernest Tilley, two contrasting figures skirting the edge of larceny in their relentless pursuit of sales, each armed with their distinct methodology and personal dilemmas. BB Babowsky, a charismatic smooth-talker, employs his charm and cunning to woo unsuspecting women into buying his products, thus establishing himself as a proficient hustler in this cutthroat realm. On the other end of the spectrum, we meet Ernest Tilley, a man beleaguered by continuous failure despite his earnest efforts. His life is further marred by a crippling gambling addiction that consumes his meager earnings, causing a rift with his long-suffering wife, Nora, and leaving him spiraling into debt. The lives of these two men irrevocably intertwine when a chance encounter leads to a car collision, igniting a bitter feud and escalating rivalry. As accusations fly and their personal war intensifies, Nora unwittingly gets swept into the vortex of their tumultuous conflict. However, the world in which BB and Tilley have fashioned themselves as kings teeters on the brink of collapse as a government probe scrutinizes their sales history. With the threat of their livelihood being stripped away, BB and Tilley find their already turbulent lives spiraling further out of control. Tin Men is a captivating exploration of ambition, rivalry, and the desperate struggle to maintain relevance in a fast-changing world, wrapped in a veil of sparkling dialogue and intense drama.

Tin Men is a comedy movie featuring Richard Dreyfuss.

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