We're Talkin' Serious Money

We're Talkin' Serious Money

We're Talkin' Serious Money

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We're Talkin' Serious Money

"They could risk their lives in the scam of the century or they could get real jobs. Tough choice."

1992

1h 31m

5.7(7 votes)

Crime

Comedy

Overview

When a pair of misfits loses a New York mobster's money, they flee to Los Angeles, where a compromising video of powerful senators falls into their lap.

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10 featured cast members

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Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Sal

Leo Rossi

Leo Rossi

Charlie

Fran Drescher

Fran Drescher

Valerie

Cynthia Frost

Connie

John LaMotta

John LaMotta

Gino "the Grocer"

Peter Iacangelo

Frankie "the Beast"

Anthony Powers

Anthony Powers

Joey Eggs

Lou Bonacki

Cop #1

John Cade

Cop #2

Catherine Paolone

Catherine Paolone

Rosemarie

Creative team

Directed by: James Lemmo
Written by: James Lemmo
Leo Rossi
Produced by: Paul Hertzberg

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