The Super is a 1991 film starring Joe Pesci as a New York slum landlord sentenced to live in one of his own buildings until it is brought up to code. Screenwriter Nora Ephron co-scripted the story with Sam Simon.
Joe Pesci stars as Louie Kritski, a heartless landlord who was born into money, thanks to his ruthless father (Vincent Gardenia) whom he followed into the family business. However, the tables turn on Lou when he's threatened with prison ...
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The Super is a 1991 film starring Joe Pesci as a New York slum landlord sentenced to live in one of his own buildings until it is brought up to code. Screenwriter Nora Ephron co-scripted the story with Sam Simon.
Joe Pesci stars as Louie Kritski, a heartless landlord who was born into money, thanks to his ruthless father (Vincent Gardenia) whom he followed into the family business. However, the tables turn on Lou when he's threatened with prison for his failure to keep his New York slum up to code. The judge gives him another option, which he accepts, he must live in one of his own shoddy run down apartment blocks until he brings it up to livable standards. At first Louie is adamant that not one repair will be carried out, and wait until his father bails him out. However, Louie has a change of heart after meeting and getting to know the buildings residents including a small time hustler named Marlon (Ruben Blades). Over time, Louie grows more sympathetic with their problems and sees...
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