True Love (I) (1989)

Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings, and cope with their own uncertainty about the decision. Michael fears ... See full summary »

Director:

Nancy Savoca

Writers:

Nancy Savoca, Richard Guay

Stars:

Annabella Sciorra, Ron Eldard, Aida Turturro

4 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Annabella Sciorra	...	Donna
Ron Eldard	...	Michael
Aida Turturro	...	Grace
Roger Rignack	...	Dom
Star Jasper	...	JC
Michael Selkirk	...	Brian (as Michael J. Wolfe)
Kelly Cinnante	...	Yvonne
Rick Shapiro	...	Kevin
Suzanne Costollos	...	Fran
Vincent Pastore	...	Angelo (as Vinny Pastore)
Marianne Leone	...	Carmella
Marie Michaels	...	Chickie
Anna Vergani	...	Grandma
John Nacco	...	Benny
Ann Tucker	...	Barbara

Storyline

Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings, and cope with their own uncertainty about the decision. Michael fears commitment. Donna has her doubts about Michael's immaturity. Both are getting cold feet.

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Plot Keywords:

uncertainty | tuxedo | lingerie | beer | argument | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

15 September 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ahavat Emet

Filming Locations:

Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,400,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

J&M Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Donna: I don't know. You know, sometimes he does things like last night and I just want to fucking kill him. And then I see him.

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Crazy Credits

Michael and Donna's black-and-white wedding video plays during much of the end credits. There is also a short color scene of the flower girl and ring bearer during the end credits.

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Connections

References The Honeymooners (1955)

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Soundtracks

"Push It"
Written by Herby Azor
Performed by Salt N Pepa

User Reviews

Loved the acting; the characters; the story and the music.

I loved this film. As an Italian-American, I could readily identify with the characters in this movie and found it to be very heartwarming and realistic. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about "The Sopranos" which shows Italian-Americans in the most negative and humorless way imaginable. "True Love" depicted the closeness and genuine warmth between family members and friends and made me forget that I was watching a movie. Recommend it highly!