29th Street
Seen it?1991 | 101 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Apartment, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After winning $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery, he is arrested for throwing rocks at a church. He then tells his story at the police station.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Gallo
- Danny AielloFrank Pesce Sr.
- Anthony LaPagliaFrank Pesce Jr.
- Lainie KazanMrs. Pesce
- Frank PesceVito Pesce
- Robert ForsterSgt. Tartaglia
- Ron KarabatsosPhilly the Nap
- Rick AielloJimmy Vitello
- Vic ManniLouie Tucci
- Paul LazarNeedle Nose Nipton
- Pete AnticoTony