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29th Street

29th Street

There's no telling where luck will take you

19917.01h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by George Gallo
Written by Frank Pesce, James Franciscus, George Gallo
Produced by David Permut
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Top Cast

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Frank Pesce Sr.

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Frank Pesce Jr.

Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

Mrs. Pesce

Frank Pesce

Frank Pesce

Vito Pesce

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Sgt. Tartaglia

Ron Karabatsos

Ron Karabatsos

Philly the Nap

Rick Aiello

Rick Aiello

Jimmy Vitello

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Vic Manni

Louie Tucci

Paul Lazar

Paul Lazar

Needle Nose Nipton

Pete Antico

Pete Antico

Tony

Themes & Keywords

christmas

About 29th Street

29th Street is a comedy film released in 1991 exploring themes of christmas. Directed by George Gallo, it stars Danny Aiello, Anthony LaPaglia, Lainie Kazan. 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.

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