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Movie Description
A provocative tale of two immigrant brothers who pin hopes to save their struggling restaurant on a banquet honoring star vocalist, the sweater-wearing Louis Prima, who a friend is supposed to bring there. Awarded the 1996 Sundance Award for Screenwriting.
Film Notes
A Timpano production.
Shown at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the screenwriting prize.
Released theatrically in New York City September 20, 1996.
Co-screenwriters Stanley Tucci and Joseph Tropiano are cousins.
Additional cast: Marc Anthony (Cristiano).
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Industry Reviews
"...Extremely well directed, making for a smartly made, delightfully acted period piece whose sensibility neatly straddles art films and the mainstream..."
Variety - Todd McCarthy (02/05/1996)
"...Remarkably assured....An amusing and ultimately very moving reflection..."
Film Comment - Gavin Smith (03/01/1996)
"...As delicately and deliciously prepared as the dishes it features....It is a sensual feast that understands, as great chefs do, the virtues of taking its time..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (09/20/1996)
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