The Super

1991
R
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

6.6K

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Joe Pesci and Todd Monteiro in The Super (1991)

Karma comes into play when a wealthy wisecracking landlord is ordered by a court to live in the filthy building that he runs.

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Karma comes into play when a wealthy wisecracking landlord is ordered by a court to live in the filthy building that he runs.Karma comes into play when a wealthy wisecracking landlord is ordered by a court to live in the filthy building that he runs.Karma comes into play when a wealthy wisecracking landlord is ordered by a court to live in the filthy building that he runs.

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

6.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

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Trivia
Despite having a starring role in many films before this one, this is the first movie in Joe Pesci's career where he received top billing.

Goofs
Reflected in the window of Big Lou's car after telling his son about leaving to Tahiti.

Quotes
Louie Kritski: You want your electricity fixed? Move. Check into the fucking Plaza, just gimmie the rent Lady!
Eleanor: Look at my boy. How's he supposed to do his schoolwork at night? By candle light?
Louie Kritski: Lincoln did. Hey maybe he'll grown up to be president, what the fuck do I know? Just gimmie the rent!

Connections
Featured in Night After Night: Episode dated 2 October 1991 (1991)

Soundtracks
Sh-Boom
Written by Carl Feaster, James Keys, Floyd McRae, Claude Feaster and James Edwards
Performed by The Chords
Courtesy of Atco Records
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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Featured review

7/10

Dark comedy that delivers the laughs .......

The joke is a bigoted slumlord forced to live in his own building. Joe Pecci is excellent as "The Super", who gets a real education from his tenants. His red Corvette is stripped the first night. He is constantly hustled by his neighbors. Scenes such as when he goes to the local grocery to buy wine, or when his elegant girlfriend visits his dumpy apartment, are classic comedy. Vincent Gardenia as Peci's overbearing father, is a role not unlike the one he played in "Fire Sale". "The Super" is sort of a cross between "Fire Sale" and Mel Brooks "Life Stinks". The movie definitely is re watchable, and most likely will seem even funnier on repeat viewings. Highly recommended, especially for those who appreciate dark comedy. - MERK