Oscar (1991)
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13% of critics liked it
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56% of users liked it
(20,621 ratings)
Sylvester Stallone gives comedy another try in this farce set in the 1930s. Angelo "Snaps" Provelone (Stallone) is the wealthy and powerful head of the Chicago mob, but his ailing father (Kirk Douglas) doesn't approve of his life in crime, and on his deathbed, Dad makes Snaps promise… More Sylvester Stallone gives comedy another try in this farce set in the 1930s. Angelo "Snaps" Provelone (Stallone) is the wealthy and powerful head of the Chicago mob, but his ailing father (Kirk Douglas) doesn't approve of his life in crime, and on his deathbed, Dad makes Snaps promise to go straight. Determined to honor his late father's wishes, Snaps decides to go into banking -- just as his life has fallen into chaos. Anthony Russano (Vincent Spano) informs Snaps that he's hijacked $50,000 of his money and wants to marry his daughter. Snaps discovers that his daughter Lisa (Marisa Tomei) is actually involved with the chauffeur, Oscar (Jim Mulholland), but Anthony's girlfriend Theresa (Elizabeth Barondes) has convinced her beau that Snaps is her father. Snaps hopes to use this misunderstanding as a way of getting his money back, but in the meantime, he has to deal with a wary banking board, rival mob boss Vendetti (Richard Romanus), prissy elocution coach Thornton (Tim Curry), and Snaps' one-time girlfriend Roxanne (Linda Gray). Oscar's stellar supporting cast includes Don Ameche, Chazz Palminteri, Harry Shearer, Eddie Bracken, Yvonne DeCarlo, and Bruce Davison. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Landis
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Apr 26, 1991 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Martin Scribbs, Low IQ Canadian
When you're looking to remake French cinema, the name 'Stallone' leaps immediately to mind. As in, 'for God's sake, don't cast Sylvester Stallone!'
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Bad idea badly executed.
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
This is why Stallone gave up on comedy.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Only occasionally flirts with the breathless lunacy of well-conceived farce - and there are huge, painful gaps in between the few worthwhile gags.
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Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews
The charm of this film lay in the talents of the supporting characters.
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Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
as Angelo "Snaps" Provolone
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Ornella Muti
as Sofia Provolone
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Peter Riegert
as Aldo
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Tim Curry
as Dr. Thornton Poole
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Marisa Tomei
as Lisa Provolone
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Don Ameche
as Father Clemente
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Vincent Spano
as Anthony Rossano
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Eddie Bracken
as Five Spot Charlie
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Linda Gray
as Roxanne
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Chazz Palminteri
as Connie
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Kurtwood Smith
as Lieutenant Toomey
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Yvonne De Carlo
as Aunt Rosa
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Ken Howard
as Kirkwood
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William Atherton
as Overton
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Martin Ferrero
as Luigi Finucci
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Harry Shearer
as Guido Finucci
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Sam Chew Jr.
as Van Leland
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Mark Metcalf
as Milhous
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Richard Romanus
as Vendetti
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Joey Travolta
as Ace
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Elizabeth Barondes
as Theresa
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Jocelyn O'Brien
as Nora
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Robert Lesser
as Officer Keough
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Art La Fleur
as Officer Quinn
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Richard Foronjy
as Knucky
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Paul Greco
as Schemer
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Arleen Sorkin
as Manicurist
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Kai Wulff
as Underwood Chauffeur
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Kirk Douglas
as Provone Sr.
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Marshall Bell
as 1st Reporter
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Louis D'Alto
as 3rd Reporter
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Joe Dante
as Face on the Cutting Room Floor
- Bruce Davison
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Danny Goldstein
as Cab Driver
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Sal Vecchio
as Vendetti Hood
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Rick Avery
as Vendetti's Driver
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Jim Mulholland
as Oscar
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Tony Munafo
as Frankie the Roach
- Jackie Burch
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Tom Grant
as 2nd Reporter
