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LIST PRICE
$19.95
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Format: VHS
Jul 1994
Rated R
Recording Mode: Dolby Surround
Sound: HiFi, Surround, Stereo
Closed Captioned
124 min.
Color
Extra Info: Closed Captioned
UPC: 043396530638 |
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Movie Description
Director Nancy Savoca's (TRUE LOVE, DOGFIGHT) third film traces the lives of three generations of Italian-American women. In post-World War II New York, Joseph Santangelo (Vincent D'Onofrio) wins Catherine Falconetti (Tracey Ullman) when her father, Lino (Victor Argo), bets her in a pinochle game. To Lino's surprise, Santangelo takes the bet seriously. Santangelo's hyperreligious and superstitious mother, Carmela (Judith Malina)--who makes the best sausages around--disapproves of mousy Catherine and is appalled by her cooking. Nevertheless, Catherine and Joseph marry and eventually are blessed with a daughter, Teresa. Even as a child Teresa is a religious zealot, praying for the good of the world and for miracles. As a teenager, Teresa's (Lili Taylor) devotion borders on fanaticism as she seeks to find the pure and the good in the monotony of performing everyday chores in the tradition of her patron saint. Teresa's boyfriend (Michael Imperioli) and her parents grow increasingly alarmed by her obsessive behavior and aspirations of sainthood. Based on Francine Prose's novel of the same name, Savoca's film is an intelligent look at family, religion, and food in Italian-American culture.
Synopsis
When Lino Falconetti (Victor Argo) bets his daughter in a pinochle game, he doesn't think the winner will try to collect. But Joseph Santangelo (Vincent D'Onofrio) wants to marry mousy Catherine Falconetti (Tracey Ullman), much to the dismay of his superstitious and highly religious mother, Carmela (Judith Malina), who also makes the best sausage in the neighborhood. With a daughter, Teresa (Lili Taylor), who literally aspires to sainthood, Catherine and Joseph have their hands full.
Film Notes
Theatrical release: October 1993.
Lili Taylor portrayed Saint Teresa, her character's patron saint, in a play prior to this film.
Michael Imperioli went on to star as Christopher in THE SOPRANOS.
Industry Reviews
"...[Taylor] gives an eerie, radiant performance....An offbeat, involving story told with perfect confidence..."
Maslin
"...D'Onofrio unleashes a good deal of charm..."
Variety - Todd McCarthy (09/27/1993)
"...HOUSEHOLDS SAINTS is a wonderful movie....[A] warm-hearted jewel of a movie..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (10/01/1993)
Quotations
"The Santangelos asked for a miracle. God gave them something slightly more complicated. Their daughter, Teresa." -- marketing line for the film
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