Oscar
In crime and comedy, timing is everything.
1991 · 1h 49m · PG
Comedy, Crime
Directed by
John Landis
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Oscar
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John Landis Director
- Sylvester Stallone as Angelo "Snaps" Provolone
- Marisa Tomei as Lisa Provolone
- Vincent Spano as Anthony Rossano
- Ornella Muti as Sofia Provolone
- Tim Curry as Dr. Thornton Poole
- Peter Riegert as Aldo
- Chazz Palminteri as Connie
- Martin Ferrero as Luigi Finucci
- Harry Shearer as Guido Finucci
- Kirk Douglas as Eduardo Provolone
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