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Oscar is a 1991 American comedy film directed by John Landis. Based on the Claude Magnier stage play, it is a remake of the 1967 French film of the same name, but set in Depression-era New York City.
Apr 26, 1991 · Oscar: Directed by John Landis. With Peter Riegert, Chazz Palminteri, Joey Travolta, Paul Greco. A gangster attempts to keep the promise he made to his dying father: that he would give up his life of crime and "go straight".
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- Comedy, Crime
- John Landis
- 1991-04-26
Apr 26, 1991 · Overview. 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. John Landis. Director. Michael Barrie. Screenplay. Jim Mulholland. Screenplay. Claude Magnier.
Oscar is a 1991 American comedy film directed by John Landis. Based on the Claude Magnier stage play, it is not a remake of the 1967 film of the same name, but bears certain similarities to the original French film.
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone (Sylvester Stallone) 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.