Dominick and Eugene (1988)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Robert M. Young

Writers:

Corey Blechman (writer)
Danny Porfirio (story)

Release Date:

13 October 1988 (Australia)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Two brothers are about to discover what they need most in their lives...each other.

Plot:

Dominick and Eugene are twins, but Dominick is a little bit slow due do an accident in his youth. They live together...

Plot Keywords:

Twins | Telephone Box | Pizzeria | Catholic Church | Loss Of Son

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Ray Liotta	...	Eugene 'Gino' Luciano
Tom Hulce	...	Dominick 'Nicky' Luciano
Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Jennifer Reston
Robert Levine	...	Dr. Levinson
Todd Graff	...	Larry Higgins
Bill Cobbs	...	Jesse Johnson
Mimi Cecchini	...	Mrs. Gianelli
Tommy Snelsire	...	Mikey Chernak
Mary-Joan Negro	...	Theresa Chernak
Tom Signorelli	...	Father T.
John Romer	...	Choir Director
David Perry	...	Television Announcer
Joe Maruzzo	...	Guido
R. Scott Peck	...	Joe
Charles Susan	...	Leon

Also Known As:

Nicky and Gino (UK)

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Sweden:11 | Netherlands:12 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

Orion Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

To help him stay in character, Tom Hulce left Dominick's tooth in even when not filming.

Quotes:

[Looking at a crucifixion statue.]
Dominick Luciano: If I was God, I wouldn't let that happen to my boy.

Movie Connections:

Features "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (1984)

Soundtrack:

The I-95 Song

Under estimated

This was on at 2 or so In the morning one Saturday a few years ago, for various reasons I don't remember the entire story but what remains are the two standout performances from the central characters. Dom has had a unfortunate lot, manipulated & literally working a rubbish job, Eugene torn between personal aspirations and duty towards his sibling. Tom Hulce' Dom doesn't plead for sympathy - It comes naturally. Ray Liotta Is a universe away from Henry Hill, displaying a soft centre In what must feel a thankless position.

In many ways this deals with the dilemma many young carer's face - the past or the future. As It turns out, with some work the two can happily co-exist. Thoughtfully handled & sensitively played Dominick & Eugene Is difficult not to warm to.