29th Street (film)

29th Street is a 1991 American comedy-drama film written and directed by George Gallo and starring Danny Aiello, Anthony LaPaglia, and Lainie Kazan. It was adapted from the story by Frank Pesce and James Franciscus.

Premise
In 1976, Frank Pesce Jr. (Anthony LaPaglia) is a lucky man. His father, Frank Sr. (Danny Aiello), is, however, very unlucky. One day, Frank Jr. buys a lottery ticket and finds that he has a good chance of winning. But Frank Sr. has some gambling debts to the mob and they are willing to take Frank Jr.'s ticket. Frank must decide what to do with the ticket.

Cast

 * Danny Aiello as Frank Pesce Sr.
 * Anthony LaPaglia as Frank Pesce Jr.
 * Lainie Kazan as Mrs. Pesce
 * Frank Peace as Vito Pesce
 * Robert Forster as Sgt. Tartaglia
 * Ron Karabatsos as Philly the Nap
 * Rick Aiello as Jimmy Vitello
 * Vic Manni as Louie Tucci
 * Paul Lazar as Needle Nose Nipton
 * Pete Antico as Tony
 * Donna Magnani as Madeline Pesce

Reception
29th Street got 82% good reviews based on 11 reviews, considered "Fresh", on Rotten Tomatoes.