Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Robert De Niro | ... | Paul Vitti | |
Billy Crystal | ... | Dr. Ben Sobel | |
Lisa Kudrow | ... | Laura MacNamara Sobel | |
Chazz Palminteri | ... | Primo Sidone | |
Kresh Novakovic | ... | '50s Gangster (as Kresimir Novakovic) | |
Bart Tangredi | ... | Young Vitti Sr. | |
Michael Straka | ... | Young Dominic Manetta | |
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Joseph Rigano | ... | Dominic Manetta (as Joe Rigano) |
Joe Viterelli | ... | Jelly | |
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Richard C. Castellano | ... | Jimmy Boots (as Richard Castellano) |
Molly Shannon | ... | Caroline | |
Max Casella | ... | Nicky Shivers | |
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Frank Pietrangolare | ... | Tuna |
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Kyle Sabihy | ... | Michael Sobel |
Bill Macy | ... | Dr. Isaac Sobel |
Living in the shadow of his famous psychiatrist father, with multiple issues to deal with while getting ready to remarry, the New York City psychologist, Dr Ben Sobel, has one more problem to take care of, after a fender bender with the powerful mob boss, Paul Vitti. Secretly suffering from intense anxiety attacks that render him incapable of doing what he is best at, the notorious gangster decides to pay the good doctor a visit, hell-bent on resolving his deep-seated issues before the annual meeting of Big Apple's Mafia Dons. Now, Ben has a pressing two-week deadline to come up with an effective solution, as his conflicted but dangerous patient takes no for an answer. Can Ben analyse this? Written by Nick Riganas
The dynamic between De Niro and Crystal is fantastic. This film has so many nearly hidden punch lines that it is amazing. One of the best is Dr. Sobel's line when he walks into his home and sees the FBI he says,"...obsessive compulsive disorder?" and they say "Organized Crime Division!" Perfect. It shows how Dr. Sobel is so "outside" the entire context of the lifestyle of his patient. The most telling line is when he says..."What is my job here...to make you a well-adjusted criminal?" Well done film. Has more meaning than meets the eye.