---
title: "29th Street"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/29th-street-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43267
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# 29th Street (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/29th-street-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

29th Street is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lottery winner’s celebration spirals into a bizarre police confession."

### Why Watch
- Humorous take on sudden fortune
- Unusual premise blending luck and crime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Story focuses on a single incident, offering limited scope
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mild violence and adult humor, making it suitable for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, quirky, offbeat

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Gallo
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Danny Aiello** as *Frank Pesce Sr.*
- **Anthony LaPaglia** as *Frank Pesce Jr.*
- **Lainie Kazan** as *Mrs. Pesce*
- **Frank Pesce** as *Vito Pesce*
- **Robert Forster** as *Sgt. Tartaglia*
- **Ron Karabatsos** as *Philly the Nap*
- **Rick Aiello** as *Jimmy Vitello*
- **Vic Manni** as *Louie Tucci*
- **Paul Lazar** as *Needle Nose Nipton*
- **Pete Antico** as *Tony*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of 29th Street?
It follows a man who wins $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery and is later arrested for throwing rocks at a church, recounting the events at a police station.

### Q: When was 29th Street released?
It was released in the United States on November 1, 1991.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.

### Q: What tagline is associated with the film?
The promotional tagline reads, “There’s no telling where luck will take you.”

## Grounded Source Citations

- [29th Street — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43267)

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