The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Melvin lives a boring life, running an antique shop and sneaking off to 42nd Street to watch dirty movies, while dreaming that he too may some day seduce a woman. One afternoon, he finds a strange old urn that, when rubbed a special way, unleashes a genie capable of satisfying his every wish.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph W. SarnoDirector
- Joseph W. SarnoWriter
Cast
- Chris JordanGenie (as Karen Craig)
- Douglas StoneMelvin
- Tina RussellJanet Geckel / Tina Russell
- Harry ReemsHarry Reems
- Marc StevensMarc Stevens
- UltramaxMother
- Harding HarrisonIrving
- Levi RichardsMilkman
- Eric EdwardsInsurance Salesman
- Lynn StevensGirl in Fantasy
- Sandy FoxxGirl in Fantasy
- ThuviaGirl in Fantasy
Stills
Themes
mothermagical objectgenieyiddishjewishthriftstore