Household Saints
2024
Computer Files, Websites
Nancy Savoca’s star-studded indie gem is a chronicle of a spirited Italian-American New York family that perfectly balances humor, tragedy, and pathos. Joseph Santangelo (Vincent D’Onofrio) is a butcher with a wicked sense of humor who “wins” his wife Catherine (a stellar Tracey Ullman) in a pinochle game. Over the protests of his mother (Judith Malina) who talks to ghosts and makes deals with saints, Joseph marries Catherine. When the old lady dies, her spirit is channeled into her granddaughter Teresa who overtakes the film with her yearning to serve God. Perfectly embodying a modern-day Bernadette, Lili Taylor imbues Teresa with a mix of dedicated innocence and naïveté. Executive produced by Jonathan Demme, with memorable performances from Michael Imperioli, Michael Rispoli and Victor Argo, HOUSEHOLD SAINTS showcases a unique voice in 1990s independent filmmaking.
Main title:
Author:
Savoca, Nancy, film directorTaylor, Lili, actorImperioli, Michael, actorUllman, Tracey, actorD'Onofrio, Vincent, actorKino Lorber (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Work:
Imprint:
Kino Lorber, 1993.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2024.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (125 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by Kino Lorber in 1993.
Performers:
Lili Taylor, Michael Imperioli, Tracey Ullman, Vincent D’Onofrio
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
483176
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/14251740/external-image - Cover Image