Anthony LaPaglia, Danny Aiello, Donna Magnani
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...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 22, 2005
Stats: 65 reviews
It's a shame that more people don't know about this film. I suppose most reviews start out this way, but it's true; once you've seen this unknown treaure you just want to share it with everybody who enjoys good movies. 29th STREET is the more or less true story of Frank Pesce Jr....( read more)
"29th Street" is the semi-autobiographical account of the life of Frank Pesce (who stars in the role of his own brother in the movie), a directionless, young Italian-American who hits it lucky when he is entered in the first ever New York State lottery.
Everyone is convinced tha...( read more)
This is the story of the first NY state lottery winner with a wonderful cast and a delightful delivery. A MUST SEE!
Hands down, this is my favorite Christmas movie ever made. Combines the goodwill ending of "It's A Wonderful Life" with the urban feel of "Goodfellas". Danny Aiello, one of the most criminally underused actors of all time, shines as the blue collar father of the family that strug...( read more)
one of my favorite christmas movies. if you haven't seen it yet see it. You dont have to watch it at christmas to like it.
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this movie either puts a nice holiday spin on goodfellas, or turns its a wonderful life into a gangster movie. either way the combo really works. the performances are genuine and from the heart, and its got just the right amount of humor with out going over the top. danny aiello and anthony lapaglia really click with father son chemistry. killer soundtrack too, ever so loosely based on a true story
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