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Writers (WGA):
Frank Pesce (story) &
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Release Date:
1 November 1991 (USA) more
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Frank Pesce is the luckiest man alive in spite of his bad luck. Based on a true story, a man growing... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Danny Aiello ... Frank Pesce, Sr.

Anthony LaPaglia ... Frank Pesce, Jr.

Lainie Kazan ... Mrs. Pesce
Frank Pesce ... Vito Pesce

Robert Forster ... Sgt. Tartaglia
Ron Karabatsos ... Philly the Nap

Rick Aiello ... Jimmy Vitello
Vic Manni ... Louie Tucci
Paul Lazar ... Needle Nose Nipton
Pete Antico ... Tony

Donna Magnani ... Madeline Pesce
Darren Bates ... Sal Las Benas

Tony Sirico ... Chink Fortunado

Richard K. Olsen ... Father Lowery
Richard Cerenzio ... Dom the Bomb
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Runtime:
101 min
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The real Frank Pesce, the first winner of the NY State Lottery, plays his own brother, Vito Pesce more
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Anachronisms: The toy car Frank rides in is a 1980s model corvette, but the time-line is 1976. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Naked Movie (2002) more
Soundtrack:
O Holy Night more

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Sleeper, 23 December 2004
10/10
Author: filmnd from United States

Although not highly rated by critics, this film has a great story with both poignant and funny moments. An excellent cast, I would recommend it to anyone. If you're an East coast born and bred Italian American, you'll especially love the ethnic comedy that many of us have seen or lived through. Danny Aiellos' portrayal of the out-of luck father is one of his better performances in this "based on a true story" tale. It will finally be available on DVD in 2005, and is great to watch around the holidays since the main storyline occurs at Christmas. The tag line on the packaging is right on stating it's "Goodfellas meets It's A Wonderful Life." This movie proves that the critics aren't always right!!

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