The Deli (1997)

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With its plenitude of shady figures, eccentrics and crooks, this tale of a deeply-indebted, gambling-addicted delicatessen owner evokes the stories of Damon Runyon. Almost all of Johnny's patrons know about his problem, but they let it slide. Even the bill collectors, impressed by the fast-talking deli man's charm, are willing to forgive him. However, there is one person he cannot sway and that is his domineering mother, a woman more terrifying to him than any bookmaker's thugs. He knows the jig is up with her when the daily lottery winner is announced and the number is the one his mother had been giving him money to play every week for the past few years. But unbeknownst to her, selfish Johnny has used her weekly ten spot to make his own bets. Afraid of telling her, Johnny makes one last desperate high-stakes wager to cover his debt to his mom.

Cast

Mike Starr
as Johnny
Matt Keeslar
as Andy
Judith Malina
as Mrs. Amico
Brian Vincent
as Pinky
Ice-T
as Phil the Meat Man
Michael Imperioli
as matty
David Johansen
as Cabbie
Heather Matarazzo
as Sabrina
Debi Mazar
as Teresa
Jerry Stiller
as Petey Cheesecake
Frank Vincent
as Tommy Tomatoes
Burt Young
as J.C.
Gretchen Mol
as Mary
Chris Noth
as Sal
Michael Badalucco
as Eric the Soda Man
Heavy D
as Bo
Iman
as Avocado Lady
William McNamara
as Kevin
Tony Sirico
as Tony
Shirley Stoler
as Irma
Joey Kola
as The Lonely Guy
Jack A. O'Connell
as Jimmy the Newsman
Victor Colicchio
as Micky
Mary Diveny
as Mrs. Merry
Malachy Cleary
as Mr. Stein
Ali Marsh
as Donna
Frances Anderson
as Shampoo Girl
Tony Rigo
as Asparagus Man
Tania Grier
as Tammy
Anthony Corozzo
as Bar Fly
Michael Carlucci
as Bar Fly
Louis Fattell
as Bartender
Maggie Wagner
as Gina
A.J. Benza
as Salvy
Daniel P. Conte
as Danny
Charlie Featherstone
as Charlie
Anne Morea
as Waitress
Marilyn Cris
as Rosie
Jon Courtney
as Sports Announcer
Lorri Bagley
as One-A-Day Girl
Marty Finn
as Customer
Vincent Pastore
as Lou
Anna Mastroianni
as Lina
Cisse Cameron
as Mrs. Cavallo
Paula Stevens
as Margie
Manny Siverio
as Roger
Joseph D'Onofrio
as Lawrence
Rebecca Boyd
as Socialite
Sam Coppola
as Mr. Bishop
Kyle 'Cheeks' Van-der Schauw
as Baby at Party
Laura Caspi
as Girl at BBQ
Alex Massina III
as Kid at BBQ
Molly Schulman
as Kid at BBQ
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This movie tells us to beware of rappers in cinema. Thanks for the warning, Ice-T.

Aug 1, 2002 | Rating: 2/5
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