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 | |
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Vic Manni | ... | Louie Tucci |
Paul Lazar | ... | Needle Nose Nipton | |
Pete Antico | ... | Tony | |
Donna Magnani | ... | Madeline Pesce | |
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Darren Bates | ... | Sal Las Benas |
Tony Sirico | ... | Chink Fortunado | |
Richard K. Olsen | ... | Father Lowery | |
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Richard Cerenzio | ... | Dom the Bomb |
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. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
I have always liked this film. Imagine my surprise when I found out my
wifes uncle is in the movie! He plays Irv the pawnbroker. I had seen it a bunch of times before I found this out. He is the guy who sells Frank the lottery ticket. There are some great scenes in this film. The one where they are going to pick up the insurance check for their car that was "stolen" Ha! Ha!. is a classic. I have always liked Danny Aiello. He is one of the great Character actors of all time. And Anthoney Lapaglia is a solid actor also. The real Frank Pesce is also in the movie. You might recognize him from Beverly hills Cop with Eddie Murphy and other films of the like.