| Oscar | |
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| Directed by | John Landis |
| Written by | |
| Based on | Oscar by Claude Magnier |
| Produced by | Leslie Belzberg |
| Starring | Sylvester Stallone |
| Cinematography | Mac Ahlberg |
| Edited by | Dale Beldin |
| Music by | Elmer Bernstein |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
| Box office | $23.5 million |
Oscar is a 1991 American comedy film directed by John Landis.[1] 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. Oscar stars Sylvester Stallone, in a rare comedic role, as Angelo "Snaps" Provolone, a mob boss who promises his dying father that he will leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Alongside Stallone, the film's cast includes Marisa Tomei, Ornella Muti, Tim Curry and Chazz Palminteri.[2] Its score was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
According to Landis, Oscar was stylistically influenced by older Hollywood comedies, particularly those belonging to the "screwball" genre, which were popular during the period in which the film takes place. Oscar was released in the United States on April 26, 1991, and received negative reviews from critics.[3]
- ^ "Oscar". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ^ Kehr, Dave (April 26, 1991). "Rehashing 'Oscar' Is No Snap For Stallone And Landis". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
- ^ "Oscar Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved July 10, 2023.