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About this movie

Genres:
Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama
Language:
English
Running time:
1:40:44
Partner rating:
YELLOWL V
Released:

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. James Caan Jimmy
  2. Frank Vincent Danny Santini
  3. Vincent Pastore Skippy
  4. Danny Provenzano
  5. Edward Lynch Johnny Irish
  6. Louis Vanaria Austin Palermo
  7. Christian Maelen
  8. Chuck Zito Chuck
  9. Pat Cooper Patty Bruno
  10. Anthony Castelli
  11. and introducing Paul Vario
  12. Bradley Whitford Brad
  13. Vinny Vella Carmine
  14. Bobby Cassidy Little Joey

Directors

  1. Danny Provenzano

This Thing of Ours

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Grandnephew of the famous mobster known as Tony Pro, Danny Provenzano is the co-writer, director, and star of the independent crime drama This Thing of Ours (the title is a literal translation of the crime organization La Cosa Nostra). Provenzano plays young mobster Nick Santini, who wishes to impress his Uncle Danny (Frank Vincent) and the other elders of a New Jersey mob. Nick plans a major bank heist with his old pal Robert Biaggio (Christi... Grandnephew of the famous mobster known as Tony Pro, Danny Provenzano is the co-writer, director, and star of the independent crime drama This Thing of Ours (the title is a literal translation of the crime organization La Cosa Nostra). Provenzano plays young mobster Nick Santini, who wishes to impress his Uncle Danny (Frank Vincent) and the other elders of a New Jersey mob. Nick plans a major bank heist with his old pal Robert Biaggio (Christian Maelen) and computer geek Austin Palermo (Louis Vanaria). Using a complicated Internet scam to distort a communications satellite, they plan to steal more than 50 million dollars. Nick is eventually stuck with having to choose between his friends and the mob when high-ranking Patsy DeGrazio (Michael DelGaizo) kidnaps Austin. This Thing of Ours also stars Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), James Caan (The Godfather), and Pat Cooper (Analyze This). Incidentally, Provenzano was arresting in 1999 under a 44-count felony indictment that included charges of racketeering, kidnapping, and money laundering. He eventually pleaded guilty to racketeering and was scheduled to begin a ten-year prison sentence in August 2003, just weeks after his film is released.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'rotten' by Rotten Tomatoes

40%Tomatometer score: 40% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Negative review
    Allison Benedikt, Chicago Tribune The whole operation loses its tension, allowing the story to drift into amusing but familiar territory. Full review External link
  2. Negative review
    Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times None of this is overly interesting, thanks to murky plotting and the fact that there's nothing involving about these bad guys. Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Megan Lehmann, New York Post Rings with authenticity and solid acting.
  4. Negative review
    Dave Kehr, New York Times For all of his personal familiarity with the material, Mr. Provenzano has turned out a movie that largely owes its tone and style to other movies. Full review External link
  5. Negative review
    Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter Cliche-ridden and ponderous.
  6. Positive review
    Mark Holcomb, Village Voice Little tension is generated in the resulting internecine squabbles, but there's ample opportunity for the familiar supporting cast ... to wax warm and witty. Full review External link

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