At her husband's funeral, Pearl (Shirley MacLaine), Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend (Marcello Mastroianni) of her husband, whose advice...
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| Shirley MacLaine | ... | Pearl Berman | |
| Bob Dishy | ... | Jack | |
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Emma Tammi | ... | Young Bibby |
| Asia Vieira | ... | Young Norma | |
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Lee Wallace | ... | Uncle Harry |
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Louis Guss | ... | Uncle Normy |
| Kathy Bates | ... | Bibby Berman | |
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Gil Filar | ... | Mark |
| Maia Filar | ... | Rhonda | |
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Irving Metzman | ... | Uncle Al |
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Matthew Branton | ... | Swee' Pea |
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David Gow | ... | Bill the Jeweler |
| Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Norma | |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | Freida | |
| Sylvia Sidney | ... | Becky | |
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At her husband's funeral, Pearl (Shirley MacLaine), Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend (Marcello Mastroianni) of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl... Written by <james.foulkes@ci.educ.lu>
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jewish | funeral | brother in law brother in law relationship | dancer | dancing |Taglines:
A story about love, family and other embarrassments.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for elements of sensuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 January 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$16,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$17,957,265Company Credits
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Performed by Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (as Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
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In the beginning of the film, after it has jumped to 1969, the glimpse of the Manhattan skyline shows the skyline as it looked in 1993 (the Citicorp building built in 1978 is shown), and not as it would in 1969. See more »Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Forever Young/Damage/Toys/Scent of a Woman/Used People (1992) See more »Soundtracks
The Sky Fell DownPerformed by Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (as Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra)
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The critics did not like this film, and it now rates only a 5.6 for IMDB votes, but have a read of the positive comments below. My wife and I enjoyed this film. There are many meaningful parts, numerous gags and funny situations amidst the painful family life portrayed a la NYC Jewish-Italiano.
The three awards include two Golden Globes, and with Shirley MacLaine, Marcello Mastroianni, Marcia Gay Harden, and Kathy Bates, there is a lot more to this film than either the critics or voting would indicate.
It may not everyone's cup of tea, but well worth a video rental if you can appreciate the messages about family life. A good flick - go ahead and try it.