2009
R
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 41 m

2009
R
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 41 m

Summary An ode to old time gamblers, now outdated in an age of powerful upscale casinos, Yonkers Joe tells the story of a dice hustler whose determination to make one last grab for a big score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of his estranged, mentally challenged son into his life. (Magnolia Pictures)

Directed By: Robert Celestino

Written By: Robert Celestino

2009
R
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 41 m

2009
R
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 41 m

Yonkers Joe

Name: Yonkers Joe
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2009-01-09
Duration: 1 min 41 s
Rating: 48
Cast: Chazz Palminteri, Michael Lerner, Nate Bynum, Frank John Hughes, Christine Lahti

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

User Score Available after 4 ratings

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Directed By: Robert Celestino

Written By: Robert Celestino

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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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17% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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The A.V. Club

Yonkers Joe is largely concerned with the delicate balance between a crook's business life and his personal life--a balance the movie itself has trouble managing effectively.

By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

For all its attention to detail, Yonkers Joe isn't half as tough as it pretends to be. The real story of these bottom-feeders and the sad young man they exploit is a lot uglier than the movie even begins to let on.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

New York Post

An extremely awkward cross between "Ocean's Eleven" and "Rain Man."

By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

A mash-up of indie-film tropes.

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Village Voice

Lahti burns through a thinly written role with a surprising level of warmth and humanity.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Yonkers Joe is incoherent, succeeding neither as an exciting gambling ride nor a touching family story.

By Peter Stack FULL REVIEW

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Production Company GO Productions, Trent Othick Productions

Release Date Jan 9, 2009

Duration 1 h 41 m

Rating R

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Tagline When you're this good luck has nothing to do with it.

Yonkers Joe

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Top Cast

Chazz Palminteri

Yonkers Joe

Michael Lerner

Stanley

Nate Bynum

Technician

Frank John Hughes

Tom Vincent

Christine Lahti

Janice

Patrick Hughes

Polo Shirt

Lauri Johnson

Hammer

Roma Maffia

Irene Santini

Tom Guiry

Joe Jr.

Michael Rispoli

Mickey

Linus Roache

Teddy

John 'Fastjack' Farrell

Fitz

Michael A. Rizza

Poker Player #2

Anthony Tarantola

Heavy #1

Rusty Meyers

Committee Man

Saverio Guerra

Bam

Arthur J. Nascarella

Dino

Tom Cassell

Stickman

Charlie DiPinto

Boxman

Bill Allison

Pit Boss

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