

The Deli
1997-11-07 · 96 min · ★ 4.8
An enchanting slice-of-life comedy about a hard luck gambler who gets in over his head when he starts putting his store's profits on the line.
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- Directors
- John A. Gallagher
- Production companies
- Golden Monkey Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 5,675
Top Cast
Mike StarrJohnny
Matt KeeslarAndy
Judith MalinaVincenza Amico
Brian VincentPinky
Heavy DBo
Ice-TPhil the Meat Man
ImanAvocado Lady
Michael ImperioliMatty
David JohansenThe Cabbie
Heather MatarazzoSabrina
Debi MazarTeresa
Malachy McCourtO'Reilly
William McNamaraKevin
Gretchen MolMary
Chris NothSal the Trash Man
Tony SiricoTony
Jerry StillerPetey Cheesecake
Frank VincentTommy Tomatoes
Burt YoungJC
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