High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Fabulous Baker Boys is a 1989 American romantic drama musical film written and directed by Steve Kloves, and starring Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges as two brothers struggling to make a living as lounge jazz pianists in Seattle. In desperation, they take on a female singer, Michelle Pfeiffer, who revitalises their careers, causing the brothers to re-examine their relationship with each other and with their music. It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Michelle Pfeiffer), Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing and Best Music, Original Score.