The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
A group of lifelong mob movie extras mount a production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in their local Staten Island theater in order to finally get some speaking roles. But the theater is the secret hideout of a real-life gangster who fancies himself an actor, and whom the FBI are hunting for the recent murder of a Broadway producer. The Feds insert their own undercover agent to audition for the role of Cassius, seeking to determine who is the real gangster among a cast of make-believe criminals. All the while, the oblivious cast seek only to prove to themselves, their families, and friends that they are more than just extras.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael RispoliWriter
- Gregg GreenbergWriter
- Aaron Mirman-HeslinOriginal Music Composer
- Christopher KublanWriter
- Christopher KublanDirector
Cast
- Michael RispoliNick DeMaio
- Annabella SciorraAngela DeMaio
- Paul Ben-VictorDennis Socio
- Katie StevensGina DeMaio
- Charlie SeminePaulie / Goldberg
- Anthony DeSandoJoey 'Bananas' Bongano
- Tony SiricoBobby Musso
- Tony DarrowFrankie Fusso
- Fortuna Calva BakerMrs. Ariemma
- Nick BellBig Vinnie's 1st AC
- John BiancoMikey Brigandi
- Robert BlakeSoothsayer / Citizen