A Wake in Providence

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A Wake in Providence

1999

1h 34m

3.2(5 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

When Anthony's African-American girlfriend Alissa meets his Italian-American family at his grandfather's funeral, confrontations, confessions, and a hilarious race to the altar ensue!

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6 members

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Vincent Pagano

Anthony

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Victoria Rowell

Alissa

Acting

Mike Pagano

Frankie

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Adrienne Barbeau

Aunt Lidia

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Lisa Raggio

Claudia

Writing

Billy Van Zandt

Louie

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