We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992), also known as Serious Money, is an action comedy film directed by James Lemmo. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Leo Rossi, who also stars in the film. Cinematography by Jacques Haitkin. It also stars: Dennis Farina, Fran Drescher, John LaMotta, Peter Iacangelo. It was produced by: Lisa M. Hansen, Harold Welb, Paul Hertzberg, who makes a small cameo in the film, Catalaine Knell, Guy J. Louthan, co-star Leo Rossi, and Harold Welb. The movie was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and New York City, New York. It was released by Grey Matter Entertainment and CineTel Films in the United States.
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Plot
Two misfit men, Sal (Dennis Farina) and his friend Charlie (Leo Rossi), are cheated out of $10,000 that they had borrowed from a Mafia kingpin. They must flee from New York to Los Angeles, only to there get involved in a caper involving a video of Senators in compromising positions. Given a cool million for the video, they are then pursued by the mob and the FBI.
Cast
Dennis Farina as Sal
Leo Rossi as Charlie
Fran Drescher as Valerie
Cynthia Frost as Connie
John LaMotta as Gino "The Grocer"
Peter Iacangelo as Frankie "The Beast"
Anthony Powers as Joey "Eggs"
Lou Bonacki as Cop #1
John Cade as Cop #2
Catherine Paolone as Rosemarie
Robert Costanzo as Michael
Denis Arndt as Jacubick
John Josef Spencer as Rosemarie's Son
Maria Cavaiani as Rosemarie's Daughter
Len Pera as Goon Behind The Counter
Donna Hardy as Old Lady (credited as Dona Hardy)
Production credits
James Lemmo - Director / Screenwriter
Lisa Hansen – Producer
Paul Hertzberg – Producer
Catalaine Knell – Producer
Guy J. Louthan – Producer
Leo Rossi - Screenwriter / Producer
Harold Welb – Producer
Jacques Haitkin – Cinematographer
Steve Nevius – Editor
Susan Benjamin - Art Director
Tom McKinley - Costume Designer
Availability
The movie was released on videocassette in 1992 by Columbia TriStar Home Video. The movie has never been released on DVD, and as of December 26, 2009, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has not yet announced any plans for a DVD release.