Layin' Low (1996)
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50% want to see it
(4 ratings)
In this crime comedy, a wastrel is helping his girlfriend move into a new apartment and accidentally stumbles into a drug theft gone awry that leaves his girlfriend dead and him literally holding the bag. Within that bag is a fortune in illegal narcotics and Jerry realizes that he has no choice but… More In this crime comedy, a wastrel is helping his girlfriend move into a new apartment and accidentally stumbles into a drug theft gone awry that leaves his girlfriend dead and him literally holding the bag. Within that bag is a fortune in illegal narcotics and Jerry realizes that he has no choice but to take the dope and split. In desperation he goes to his pal Christy who sends him to stay with his con-artist aunt Rose who quickly cheats Jerry at cards. Later Rose's son Angie shows up and tries to convince his ma to toss Jerry out. She refuses. In time, Jerry and Angie become friends. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Danny Leiner
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
Unrated,
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A charming comedy set in the Brooklyn of the 1980s.
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Cast
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Jeremy Piven
as Jerry
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Louise Lasser
as Mrs. Muckler
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Paul Sand
as Augie
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Alanna Ubach
as Manuela
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Paul Schulze
as Patty
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Edie Falco
as Angie
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Frank John Hughes
as Christy
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Lenny Venito
as Vince
