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In crime and comedy, timing is everything. - Oscar
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Title: Oscar

Release Date: 26 Apr 1991

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV

Production Companies: Joseph S. Vecchio Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.306 (511 votes)

Cast

  • Angelo "Snaps" Provolone: Sylvester Stallone
  • Lisa Provolone, Angelo's daughter: Marisa Tomei
  • Anthony Rossano: Vincent Spano
  • Sofia Provolone: Ornella Muti
  • Dr. Thornton Poole: Tim Curry
  • Aldo: Peter Riegert
  • Connie: Chazz Palminteri
  • Luigi Finucci: Martin Ferrero
  • Guido Finucci: Harry Shearer
  • Eduardo Provolone: Kirk Douglas
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