Summary:
A hybrid cross-pollination of a Martin Scorsese and Frank Capra film, this feel-good comic fantasy is loosely based on the real-life story of a New York lottery winner. Anthony LaPaglia stars as Frank Pesce Jr., a New Yorker with a good-luck streak that is unmatched in his Little Italy neighborhood. When Frank throws a pair of dice in a game of chance, he doesn't just t... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Danny Aiello - (Frank Pesce Sr.)
Anthony LaPaglia - (Frank Pesce Jr.)
Lainie Kazan - (Mrs. Pesce)
Frank Pesce - (Vito Pesce)
Donna Magnani - (Madeline Pesce)
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Review:
Bubbling with good-natured charm, the directorial debut of Midnight Run screenwriter George Gallo breezes along on a likable current of cheer, buoyed by excellent performances from leads Danny Aiello and Anthony LaPaglia. Although the ostensible plot involves the first New York State lottery winner and is based on a true story, the real... Continue >>

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