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Release Date:
20 September 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
In love and life, one big night can change everything.Plot:
A failing Italian restaurant run by two brothers gambles on one special night to try to save the business. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
8 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(40 articles)
After Challenging Year, Denver Film Festival Sets 2009 Event (From indieWIRE. 26 October 2009, 3:15 PM, PDT)
'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs': An inspired movie for (comfort) foodies
(From EW.com - The Movie Critics. 1 October 2009, 2:58 PM, PDT)
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Brotherly love more (69 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Marc Anthony | ... | Cristiano | |
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | Primo | |
| Stanley Tucci | ... | Secondo | |
| Larry Block | ... | Man in Restaurant | |
| Caroline Aaron | ... | Woman in Restaurant | |
| Andre Belgrader | ... | Stash | |
| Minnie Driver | ... | Phyllis | |
| Peter McRobbie | ... | Loan Officer | |
| Isabella Rossellini | ... | Gabriella | |
| Liev Schreiber | ... | Leo | |
| Pasquale Cajano | ... | Alberto N. Pisani | |
| Christine Tucci | ... | Woman Singer | |
| Gene Canfield | ... | Charlie | |
| Ian Holm | ... | Pascal | |
| Allison Janney | ... | Ann |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 minCountry:
USAColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Germany:o.Al. | Netherlands:AL | Spain:7 | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PG | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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The woman singing in the competing restaurant is played by Christine Tucci, who is 'Stanley Tucci''s sister. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Bob is talking to Segundo in the Cadillac, his lollipop is alternately in/out of his mouth between shots. moreQuotes:
Primo: Do you know what happens in that restaurant every night? RAPE! RAPE!... The rape of cuisine. moreSoundtrack:
La Strada Del Bosco moreFAQ
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Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci are good friends in real life and together they made this delicious gem. Tucci plays Secondo who along with his brother Primo (Tony Shalhoub) run a restaurant named the Paradise. Primo is a genius as a chef but they are on the verge of going out of business so Secondo goes down the street to a very popular place run by an acquaintance named Pascal (Ian Holm) and Secondo asks for a loan. Pascal doesn't give it to him but decides to help him by having singer Louis Prima come to their restaurant with the press knowing he's coming also. Their restaurant will become famous when its mentioned in the paper so the two brothers plan a big night with special meals. Secondo invites his girlfriend Phyllis (Minnie Driver) and Primo wants to invite the flower shop woman Ann (Allison Janney) but is to shy. Secondo helps him out by inviting her. This is another enjoyable film where food is the common component that enables them to communicate. The food and its preparation is the art of the film. Watching Primo prepare meals is a real spectacle to behold. He really does come across as a great chef, there is no doubt as you watch this. But at the core of this film is the love and respect of Secondo and Primo as brothers. Even when they argue it is done with mutual respect. Yes, they get furious but at no real time do we get the feeling that they will walk away from one another. Scott and Tucci have created a wonderful blend of food and love and its the relationship between the two brothers that is the key here. Secondo is having problems committing to Phyllis and while its an important part of the film, its not the main focus. Janney adds just the right touch as Ann and you can understand the awe that she feels when she watches Primo at work and can witness his skill first hand. Tucci and Shalhoub shine in their roles and together they bring a very good film up another notch! This film also does a believable job of recreating the time period that the film is suppose to take place in. When people ask me for a good film to rent I always think of this one. Its a real gem.