Household Saints Movie Review 1993

Chronicling one family from post-WWII Little Italy through the 1970s, this is a quirky little story about sausage, religion, women, and families (not necessarily in that order). Joseph (D'Onofrio) wins his bride (Ullman) in a pinochle game, much to his superstitious Catholic mother's (Malina) chagrin. The product of that union is a slightly obsessive girl (Taylor), who sees visions and wants to be a saint. Interesting study of Italian-American families, and the roles religion and food play in the culture of Little Italy.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS
Running time 124 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Family Drama, Voodoo, Religion, Women, Gambling

Screenplay

Nancy Savoca, Richard Guay

Cast

Tracey Ullman, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lili Taylor, Judith Malina, Michael Rispoli, Victor Argo, Michael Imperioli, Rachael Bella, Illeana Douglas, Joe Grifasi, Sebastien Roche

Cinematography

Bobby Bukowski

Director

Nancy Savoca

Music

Stephen Endelman

Producer

Peter Newman, Jonathan Demme, Fine Line Features

Awards

Ind. Spirit 1994: Support. Actress (Taylor).