Big Night
"In love and life, one big night can change everything."
Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.
"In love and life, one big night can change everything."
Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.
Minnie Driver
Phyllis
Ian Holm
Pascal
Isabella Rossellini
Gabriella
Tony Shalhoub
Primo
Stanley Tucci
Secondo
Caroline Aaron
Woman in Restaurant
Marc Anthony
Cristiano
Allison Janney
Ann
Larry Block
Man in Restaurant
Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.
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