Looking for an Echo

Critics Consensus

No consensus yet.

Watch it now

Movie Info

Sixties doo-wop singer Vince, of Vinnie and the Dreamers fame, gave up his singing career 30 years ago to raise a family in Brooklyn. His wife now dead and his children growing up, Vince is forced to confront his past when his son Anthony starts his own rock 'n' roll band. Adding to his stress, Vince's daughter Tina is hospitalized with leukemia. But Vince may have found a fellow lonely heart when his frequent hospital visits put him in touch with nurse Joanne, another single parent working hard to hold her family together.

Rating:

R (for language)
Genre:

Drama
Directed By:

Martin Davidson
Written By:

Jeffrey Goldenberg, Martin Davidson, Robert Held
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1998 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Apr 23, 2002
Runtime:

97 minutes
Studio:

Regent

Cast

Armand Assante
as Vince

Diane Venora
as Joanne

Joe Grifasi
as Vic Spidero

Tom Mason
as Augie

Anthony John Dennison
as Nappy

Johnny Williams
as Pooch

Edoardo Ballerini
as Anthony

Christy Carlson Romano
as Tina

David Vadim
as Tommie

Monica Trombetta
as Francine

David Margulies
as Dr. Ludwig

Fanni Green
as Nurse Flower

Paz de la Huerta
as Nicole

Gena Scriva Esposito
as Arlene

Gayle Scott
as Renee

Ilana Levine
as Sandi

Cleveland Still
as Derelict

Peter Jacobson
as Marty Pearlstein

Murray Weinstock
as Orchid Blue Lead

Amanda Homi
as Orchid Blue Singer

Machan Notarile
as Orchid Blue Singer

Michael Cooke Kendrick
as Jason

Kresimir 'Crash' Novakovic
as Waiter

Jorge Pequero
as Public Access Bass

Eva Giangi
as Public Access Keyboard

Lisa France
as Nurse

Rick Faugno
as Young Vince

Johnny Giacalone
as Young Vic

Tommy J. Michaels
as Young Augie

Eric Meyersfiled
as Young Nappy

Danny Gerard
as Young Pooch

Norbert Leo Butz
as Vocals for Anthony

Gary Bonner
as Singer

Eddie Hokenson
as Singer

Kenny Vance
as Singer

View All

Critic Reviews for Looking for an Echo

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (2)

Looking for an Echo is full of satisfying moments, yet it's not an altogether satisfying movie.

Jul 23, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com
There's a touching sadness to the film, and it reverberates in the splendid, effortless performances.

Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…

Harry Haun
Film Journal International
The tale of a former doo-wop singer and his friends, is a very appealing mix of pop music, romance, and family drama.

Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice