Cookie (1989)
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18% of critics liked it
(11 reviews) -
32% of users liked it
(82 ratings)
Directed by Susan Seidelman and written by Alice Arlen and Nora Ephron, Cookie comes across as an inconsequential piece of fluff, bolstered by a quirky performance by Emily Lloyd. Lloyd is Cookie Capisco, the daughter of mobster Dino Capisco (Peter Falk), who has just finished thirteen years in… More Directed by Susan Seidelman and written by Alice Arlen and Nora Ephron, Cookie comes across as an inconsequential piece of fluff, bolstered by a quirky performance by Emily Lloyd. Lloyd is Cookie Capisco, the daughter of mobster Dino Capisco (Peter Falk), who has just finished thirteen years in prison. Dino wants to get out of jail, settle some old scores, and make up for lost time with his daughter. His illegitimate daughter, that is -- since Cookie's mother, Lenore (Dianne Wiest), has been Dino's longtime mistress. Dino's actual wife Bunny (Brenda Vaccaro) has, he thinks, been kept in the dark about Dino's mistress and his daughter. Dino decides that the best way to get to know Cookie is to hire her as his chauffeur. With her ears attuned to the conspiracies floating around Dino, she quickly discovers that her father's old crony, Carmine (Michael V. Gazzo), has been swindling him and that Dino's life is in jeopardy. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Susan Seidelman
- Genres
- Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A slight but amiable mob comedy. Emily Lloyd is very appealing as the title character.
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
"disappointing Mafia farce"
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Falk's the only real asset here.
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Cast
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Peter Falk
as Dominick "Dino" Capisco
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Dianne Wiest
as Lenore
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Emily Lloyd
as Carmella "Cookie" Voltecki
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Michael Vincente Gazzo
as Carmine Taratino
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Brenda Vaccaro
as Bunny Capisco
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Adrian Pasdar
as Vito
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Lionel Stander
as Enzo Della Testa
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Jerry Lewis
as Arnold Ross
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Bob Gunton
as Segretto
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Benjamin Rayson
as Henry Solomon
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Ricki Lake
as Pia
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Joe Mantello
as Dominick
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Marvin H. Albert
as Voice of the New York Knicks
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Frank Aquilino
as Dino's Wiseguy
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George Bartenieff
as Andy O'Brien
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Joy Behar
as Dottie
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Mark Boone Jr.
as Transit Cop
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Clem Caserta
as Dino's Wiseguy
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Kim Chan
as Hong Kong Tailor
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Tony Devon
as Bodyguard
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Crystal Field
as Angela
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Frank Gio
as Frankie
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Aida Linares
as Carmen
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Arto Lindsay
as Court Clerk
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William Jay Marshall
as Frank Pearl
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Ralph Monaco
as Judge
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Joe Pentangelo
as Federal Agent
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Anthony Powers
as Carmine's Wiseguy
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Thomas Quinn
as Vinnie
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Rockets Redglare
as Carmine's Wiseguy
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Ed Setrakian
as Mike Fusco
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Tony Sirico
as Carmine's Wiseguy
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Barry Squitieri
as Dino's Wiseguy
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Mario Todisco
as Sloppy Louie
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David Wohl
as Alvin Diamond
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Lynn White
as TV Reporter
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Marshall Anker
as Council Member
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Evan Bell
as Court Guard
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Teresa Bellettieri
as Vito's Girlfriend
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Jerry Blavat
as DJ at Chateau Mer
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J.D. DeKranis
as Cookie's Friend
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Steve de Luca
as Anti-bomb Brigade Agent
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Ira Flitter
as State Trooper
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Delphi Harrington
as Rosa Tarantino
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Guido Innacelli
as Dino's Wiseguy
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Margaret Knopf
as Recipe Woman
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Tony La Fortezza
as Angelo
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Mike Marino
as Dino's Wiseguy
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Bob Martana
as Ritz Truck Driver
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Jim Mauro
as Dino's Wiseguy
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Isabell Monk
as Matron
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David K. Reilly
as Feds
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Sydney Sheriff
as Salesman
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Paul Slimak
as Priest
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Ben Spell
as Justice of the Peace
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F.X. Vitolo
as Motorcycle Cop
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Alfred dela Fuente
as Maitre d'
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Richard Caselnova
as Driver
