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In the Soup (1992)

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Alexandre Rockwell's quirky autobiographical comedy stars Steve Buscemi as Adolpho Rollo, a would-be screenwriter who is obsessed with getting his 500-page script "Unconditional Surrender" produced. Desperate for money, he places an ad for financial backing, which is answered by con man Joe (Seymour Cassel). The film was shot in color, but was released theatrically in black & white. Both verisions eventually made their way to home video release. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Alexandre Rockwell

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1992 Wide

On DVD: Jul 27, 2004

Academy Entertainment

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Cast

Steve Buscemi
Aldolpho Rollo
Seymour Cassel
Joe
Jennifer Beals
Angelica
Pat Moya
Dang
Will Patton
Skippy
Steve Randazzo
Louis Bafardi
Jim Jarmusch
Monty
Carol Kane
Barbara
Stanley Tucci
Gregoire
Rockets Redglare
Guy
Elizabeth Bracco
Jackie
Debi Mazar
Mike Anderson
Little Man
Richard Boes
Nietzche
Sully Boyar
Old Man
Paul Herman
Rent-A-Car Clerk
Philip Frank Messina
Bafardi Brother
Sam Rockwell
Pauli
Jaime S�nchez
Uncle Teo
Ruth Maleczech
Adolpho's Mom

Critic Reviews for In the Soup

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[Actor] Cassel seems to be a variation on the noble/foolish hero played by Ben Gazzara in Cassavetes's The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, but you certainly don't have to know this source to respond to Cassel's enormous funds of charm and charisma.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

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Though not great, it's easily Rockwell's best work, a playful film with darkly comic twists, played out nicely by Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, who's over-the-top but the film allows that.

December 12, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Steve Buscemi is always good but Seymour Cassel really steals the show in Alexandre Rockwell's cult comedy!

September 9, 2009

Anthony Lawrie

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steve buscemi and seymour cassel make this movie rise above the trapping of a somewhat tired theme (the struggling writer stubbornly persisting at his dreams) and create screen magic.

September 24, 2006