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Oscar

In crime and comedy, timing is everything.

Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.

19911h 49mPGComedy, Crime

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About Oscar

Directors
John Landis
Cast
Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, Vincent Spano, Ornella Muti, Tim Curry, Peter Riegert
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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