29th Street (1991)

Frank Pesce is the luckiest man alive in spite of his bad luck. Based on a true story, a man growing up in a tough New York neighborhood has a gift for finding himself in the worst possible... See full summary »

Director:

George Gallo

Writers:

Frank Pesce (story), James Franciscus (story)

Stars:

Anthony LaPaglia, Danny Aiello, Lainie Kazan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

Frank Pesce is the luckiest man alive in spite of his bad luck. Based on a true story, a man growing up in a tough New York neighborhood has a gift for finding himself in the worst possible jams...and always getting out. He is the first New York Lottery winner.

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Plot Keywords:

lottery | christmas | luck | new york city | gambling | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

29-ая улица

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$2,120,564

Company Credits

Production Co:

JVC Entertainment Networks,Largo Entertainment,Permut Presentations

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The real Frank Pesce plays his own brother, Vito Pesce.

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Goofs

In the scene where the son had the big argument on the stairs with Pesce Senior, in the shot of the son, the jacket on the son's left side is messed up. Then there is a shot of the father then it goes back to the son. When it goes back to the son, the jack is straight, as if he fixed it, which he did not.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Frank Pesce, Sr.: I am not a loser! I am not a loser!

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Connections

Referenced in Naked Movie (2002)

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Soundtracks

Just in Time
Written by Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Jule Styne
Performed by Tony Bennett
Courtesy of Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Wonderful Story

This is the story of the luckiest man alive. It's as interesting as it sounds. An undiscovered gem, with great acting and great actors, namely Danny Aiello and Anthony LaPaglia.

Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. You won't regret it.

10/10