Oscar

1991
PG
1h 49m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

35K

YOUR RATING

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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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".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".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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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

35K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations

Videos1

Trailer 1:24

Official Trailer

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Trivia
At the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1991 which went to Kirk Douglas, Sylvester Stallone in his tribute to Douglas recalled the filming of the scene where he hits Stallone in the face. After a swing and miss, Stallone jokingly told Douglas to slap him hard. "Let me have your best", whereupon Douglas proceeded to beat Stallone silly. Stallone said "I learned the hard way: never spar with Spartacus."

Goofs
When Dr. Poole first meets Little Anthony, he comments on Anthony's New Jersey accent. Anthony never said a word in front of Dr. Poole before Poole made this comment.

Quotes
Snaps: [removing Connie's many weapons] It's like disarming Germany.

Crazy credits
Face on the Cutting Room Floor ........ Joe Dante

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Mortal Thoughts/Impromptu/Out for Justice/Journey of Hope (1991)

Soundtracks
Largo Al Factotum
From Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)
Written by Gioachino Rossini
Performed by Earle Patriarco
Conducted by Elmer Bernstein

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Featured review

7/10

The film is a gem!

You don't have to be a Stalone fan to enjoy this film. It is a comedy, and it delivers in large doses.

There are a ton of characters and most are played by well known actors. The story progresses very fast because they introduce one of the new characters at every corner for much of the movie. This may sound chaotic, but the plot flows and you get just enough of each character to feel satisfied.

If you need a good family film with lots of laughs Oscar won't disappoint. The basic premise, is a Gangster in the days of prohibition who is trying to leave his life of crime while many crazy events try to thwart his attempt.