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Oscar is a 1991 comedy film directed by John Landis, adapted from a stage play and a 1967 French film. Sylvester Stallone plays a mob boss attempting to abandon his criminal life as part of a promise to his father. The movie received negative reviews upon its April 1991 release in the United States.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1991 |
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What is the plot of Oscar?
Sylvester Stallone plays Angelo Snaps Provolone, a mob boss who promises his dying father that he will leave crime and become an honest businessman. The comedy comes from his attempt to keep that promise while family members and gang associates create confusion around him.
Who directed Oscar, and when was it released?
John Landis directed Oscar, which was released on April 26, 1991, with Stallone in the lead role. Marisa Tomei, Tim Curry, Don Ameche, Ornella Muti, and Chazz Palminteri are also in the cast. [Disney's D23 entry gives the release date and credits](https://d23.com/a-to-z/oscar-film/).
Is Oscar a remake or an original gangster comedy?
It is based on Claude Magnier's stage play and is also a remake of the 1967 French film Oscar starring Louis de Funès. Landis's version moves the story to Depression-era New York City. [D23 identifies the film's story background](https://d23.com/a-to-z/oscar-film/).
Is Oscar a serious crime film?
No. It is a farcical comedy built around a gangster trying to go straight, and Stallone plays the role as a comic lead rather than an action hero. The 1991 film is about 109 minutes long and was released by Touchstone Pictures.
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