Cookie (1989)

18% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
30% of users liked it
(73 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

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Susan Seidelman
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1989 Wide
Studio: Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A slight but amiable mob comedy. Emily Lloyd is very appealing as the title character.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
"disappointing Mafia farce"
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Falk's the only real asset here.

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Cast

            Peter Falk as Dominick "Dino" Capisco

            Dianne Wiest as Lenore

            Emily Lloyd as Carmella "Cookie" Voltecki

            Michael Vincente Gazzo as Carmine Taratino

            Brenda Vaccaro as Bunny Capisco

            Adrian Pasdar as Vito

            Lionel Stander as Enzo Della Testa

            Jerry Lewis as Arnold Ross

            Bob Gunton as Segretto

            Benjamin Rayson as Henry Solomon

            Ricki Lake as Pia

            Joe Mantello as Dominick

            Marvin H. Albert as Voice of the New York Knicks

            Frank Aquilino as Dino's Wiseguy

            George Bartenieff as Andy O'Brien

            Joy Behar as Dottie

            Mark Boone Jr. as Transit Cop

            Clem Caserta as Dino's Wiseguy

            Kim Chan as Hong Kong Tailor

            Tony Devon as Bodyguard

            Crystal Field as Angela

            Frank Gio as Frankie

            Aida Linares as Carmen

            Arto Lindsay as Court Clerk

            William Jay Marshall as Frank Pearl

            Ralph Monaco as Judge

            Joe Pentangelo as Federal Agent

            Anthony Powers as Carmine's Wiseguy

            Thomas Quinn as Vinnie

            Rockets Redglare as Carmine's Wiseguy

            Ed Setrakian as Mike Fusco

            Tony Sirico as Carmine's Wiseguy

            Barry Squitieri as Dino's Wiseguy

            Mario Todisco as Sloppy Louie

            David Wohl as Alvin Diamond

            Lynn White as TV Reporter

            Marshall Anker as Council Member

            Evan Bell as Court Guard

            Teresa Bellettieri as Vito's Girlfriend

            Jerry Blavat as DJ at Chateau Mer

            J.D. DeKranis as Cookie's Friend

            Steve de Luca as Anti-bomb Brigade Agent

            Ira Flitter as State Trooper

            Delphi Harrington as Rosa Tarantino

            Guido Innacelli as Dino's Wiseguy

            Margaret Knopf as Recipe Woman

            Tony La Fortezza as Angelo

            Mike Marino as Dino's Wiseguy

            Bob Martana as Ritz Truck Driver

            Jim Mauro as Dino's Wiseguy

            Isabell Monk as Matron

            David K. Reilly as Feds

            Sydney Sheriff as Salesman

            Paul Slimak as Priest

            Ben Spell as Justice of the Peace

            F.X. Vitolo as Motorcycle Cop

            Alfred dela Fuente as Maitre d'

            Richard Caselnova as Driver
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