Oscar

"In crime and comedy, timing is everything."

1991 1h 49m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 600

Comedy

Synopsis

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Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.

“In crime and comedy, timing is everything.”

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Cast

Sylvester Stallone
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone
Marisa Tomei
Lisa Provolone
Vincent Spano
Anthony Rossano
Ornella Muti
Sofia Provolone
Tim Curry
Dr. Thornton Poole
Peter Riegert
Aldo
Chazz Palminteri
Connie
Martin Ferrero
Luigi Finucci

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Landis
Writers: Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 67% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Landis, shot by Mac Ahlberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dale Beldin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Sylvester Stallone and Marisa Tomei and Vincent Spano carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "In crime and comedy, timing is everything.".

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The take

John Landis directs. Mac Ahlberg behind the camera. Elmer Bernstein scores. Dale Beldin cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Italian.

Trivia

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1Earned back only 67% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
235 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
4Directed by John Landis, shot by Mac Ahlberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Dale Beldin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sylvester Stallone and Marisa Tomei and Vincent Spano carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "In crime and comedy, timing is everything.".
9IMDB entry: tt0102603 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mac Ahlberg
Original score: Elmer Bernstein
Editing: Dale Beldin
Production design: Bill Kenney
Costume design: Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Makeup / hair: Bruce Wayne
Stunt coordinator: Rick Avery
Runtime: 109 min · 1h 49m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $35,000,000
Box office: $23,562,716
Return: 67% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Oscar (1991)

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Nowment2019-05-14
Critics didn't like this film. Sylvester Stallone is a surprise, fans of Rocky or Rambo may not like it. This film shows a cast that all including Stallone have good comedic timing, and a cast that play well off one another. The movie takes you back to some of the fast paced comedies of the 30s and 40s. Has some great cameos from older actors, as well as some unexpected performances. Chaz Palmieri as a gangster is expected, but his character isn't what you expect. If you are a fan of a good play on words, sense of humor this is a must see. It is one of those movies where even when you know what is going to happen you still laugh. This is often over looked, and under appreciated. If a few laughs, a break in your day is needed, this is one to put on your top ten list.

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