A Wake In Providence (1999)
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70% of critics liked it
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40% of users liked it
(67 ratings)
Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is a white fledging actor who is in a happy relationship with Alissa (Victoria Rowell), who is beautiful, gainfully employed, and black. In spite of being sharply reminded that it has been 30 years since Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Anthony is reluctant to introduce her… More Anthony (Vincent Pagano) is a white fledging actor who is in a happy relationship with Alissa (Victoria Rowell), who is beautiful, gainfully employed, and black. In spite of being sharply reminded that it has been 30 years since Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Anthony is reluctant to introduce her to his large traditional-minded family. Yet when Alissa does accompany Anthony home when his grandfather dies, he learns that race is only one of many issues this eccentric family contends with; two of Anthony's cousins are under the mistaken belief that they are wanted by the mob, his uncle talks endlessly about his testicles, and his aunt takes Alissa aside and tells her that the only way to survive in this wacky family is to drink. A Wake in Providence was screened at the 1999 Boston Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Directed By
- Rosario Roveto Jr.
- Genres
- Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Apr 15, 2005 Wide
- Studio
- Indican Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Dana Stevens, New York Times
A warm-hearted ethnic comedy in the vein of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
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G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
Hilarious and filled with wonderful characters and situations.
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Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety
Zesty indie comedy from Rhode Island is a winner, with ethnic humor easily mixing with universal truths about dealing with families.
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Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
[A] witless farce.
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Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly
The performers' warmth and air of good cheer make one forgiving of the film's predictability.
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Cast
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Vincent Pagano
as Anthony
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Victoria Rowell
as Alissa
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Mike Pagano
as Frankie
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Adrienne Barbeau
as Aunt Lidia
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Micole Mercurio
as Aunt Elaine
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Lisa Raggio
as Claudia
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Dan Lauria
as Rudy
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Kaye Kingston
as Gram Baldassarre
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Louis Guss
as Uncle Guy
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Sam Coppola
as Uncle Joe
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John Capodice
as Uncle Sal
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Mark De Carlo
as Vinnie
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Jane Milmore
as Patty
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John Mariano
as Brunie
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Billy Van Zandt
as Louie
- Magda Harout
- Mark DeCarlo
- Sam J. Coppola
