Oscar (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Oscar is a 1991 crime comedy directed by John Landis, starring Sylvester Stallone, Yvonne De Carlo and Don Ameche. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $23.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- John Landis
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oscar About?
The premise of Oscar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II in Italy, a gifted young Jewish musician named Oscar finds refuge in a small village. His musical talent quickly charms the community, and he joins the village priest's band. Through music and laughter, Oscar fosters a sense of harmony and connection among the villagers, even as the war creates a backdrop of tension and uncertainty.
Oscar Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neo screwball comedy
- 1930s
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- french literature on screen
- name as title
- male name in title
- male name as title
- character name as title
- one word title
- father son relationship
- rich man
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- rich woman
- 20th century literature on screen
- humoristic literature on screen
- french humoristic literature on screen
- 1960s literature on screen
- european humoristic literature on screen
- crotchety old man
- luggage
- baggage
- briefcase
- diamond
- table
- suit and tie
- women's underwear
- underwear
- dying father
- meeting
- banker
- protective male
- boss
- spoiled daughter
- overprotective father
- overprotective parent
- maid
- arrangement
- dialectician
- police lieutenant
- catholic
- man wears eyeglasses
- prominent banker
- remake of a french film
- banging one's head on a table
- quitting a job
- hitting one's head on a table
- promise
- money
- dying
- husband wife relationship
Oscar Cast
Sylvester Stallone leads the cast, with Yvonne De Carlo and Don Ameche. Directed by John Landis; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Landis
Also Starring in Oscar
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More films directed by John Landis, best-rated first: Animal House, Trading Places, The Kentucky Fried Movie and An American Werewolf in London.
Oscar Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Oscar 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 63% User score
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Oscar Plot Summary
What happens in Oscar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the prologue, gangster Angelo “Snaps” Provolone promises his dying father, played by Kirk Douglas, that he will leave the world of crime behind and “go straight.” A month passes, and Snaps awakens in his luxurious mansion, ready to embark on a significant day. He has an important meeting lined up with several prominent bankers, aiming to donate a considerable sum and gain a position on the board of trustees, ultimately striving for a legitimate career in honor of his father’s wish.
Full summary
The whole story of Oscar, scene by scene
Oscar Box Office
Oscar grossed $23.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23.6M
- US & Canada
- $23.6M
Oscar Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Oscar.
How Well Do You Know Oscar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character Angelo 'Snaps' Provolone?
Cars in Oscar
23 cars on screen, including the 1930 Cadillac Series 353 and the 1931 Cadillac Series 355.
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1930 Cadillac Series 353 Minor role -
1931 Cadillac Series 355 Minor role -
1930 Chrysler 77 Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Minor role
Oscar Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Oscar - Un fidanzato per due figlie” and “Oscar - Minha Filha Quer Casar”.
- Also known as
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- Oscar - Un fidanzato per due figlie
- Oscar - Minha Filha Quer Casar
- L'embrouille est dans le sac
- Oscar Quita Las Manos
- Oszkár
- Oscar - Vom Regen in die Traufe
- Оскар
- Oscar - A Mala das Trapalhadas
- Oscar ¡Quita Las Manos!
- Δύο Γυναίκες
- Τρεις Βαλίτσες κι Εγώ
- אוסקר! אל תיגע בבת שלי
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- Oskar
- 오스카
- Oskaras
- Óscar
- 弹指威龙
- 彈指威龍
- Kızıma Dokunma
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Oscar, Casablanca, Casablanca and First Oscar.
Oscar FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Oscar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oscar?
Oscar runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Oscar released?
Oscar was released on April 26, 1991.
Who directed Oscar?
Oscar was directed by John Landis.
More films by John Landis Who is in the cast of Oscar?
Oscar stars Sylvester Stallone, Yvonne De Carlo and Don Ameche, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Oscar make at the box office?
Oscar grossed $23.6 million worldwide.
How is Oscar rated?
Oscar has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Oscar have a post-credit scene?
No. Oscar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Oscar in?
The original language of Oscar is Italian.
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