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Dominick and Eugene

  • 1988
  • PG-13
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.4K
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Ray Liotta and Tom Hulce in Dominick and Eugene (1988)
Dominick and Eugene are twins, but Dominick is a little bit slow due to an accident in his youth. They live together, with Dominick working as garbage man to put Eugene through medical school. Their relationship becomes strained when Eugene must decide between his devotion to his brother, or his need to go away to complete his training.
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Dominick and Eugene are twins, but Dominick is a little bit slow due to an accident in his youth. They live together, with Dominick working as garbage man to put Eugene through medical schoo... Read allDominick and Eugene are twins, but Dominick is a little bit slow due to an accident in his youth. They live together, with Dominick working as garbage man to put Eugene through medical school. Their relationship becomes strained when Eugene must decide between his devotion to his... Read allDominick and Eugene are twins, but Dominick is a little bit slow due to an accident in his youth. They live together, with Dominick working as garbage man to put Eugene through medical school. Their relationship becomes strained when Eugene must decide between his devotion to his brother, or his need to go away to complete his training. Things are also not helped by D... Read all

  • Director
    • Robert M. Young
  • Writers
    • Danny Porfirio
    • Alvin Sargent
    • Corey Blechman
  • Stars
    • Tom Hulce
    • Ray Liotta
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Danny Porfirio
      • Alvin Sargent
      • Corey Blechman
    • Stars
      • Tom Hulce
      • Ray Liotta
      • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • 35User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce
    • Dominick Luciano
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Eugene Luciano
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Jennifer Reston
    Robert Levine
    Robert Levine
    • Dr. Levinson
    Todd Graff
    Todd Graff
    • Larry Higgins
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Jesse Johnson
    Mimi Cecchini
    • Mrs. Gianelli
    Tommy Snelsire
    • Mikey Chernak
    Mary-Joan Negro
    • Theresa Chernak
    • (as Mary Joan Negro)
    Tom Signorelli
    Tom Signorelli
    • Father T.
    John Romer
    • Choir Director
    David Perry
    • Television Announcer
    Joe Maruzzo
    Joe Maruzzo
    • Guido
    R. Scott Peck
    • Joe
    Charles Susan
    • Leon
    Jack Boslet
    • Teen #1
    Matthew J. Ravenstahl
    • Teen #2
    Shawn Ebbert
    • Teen #3
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Danny Porfirio
      • Alvin Sargent
      • Corey Blechman
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    zelda1964

    a great film portraying issue of child abuse

    I saw Dominick and Eugene,and the movie gave me an understanding of Brotherly love and Devotion.In the movie, we find Eugene becoming the kind heart who saves his Brother. He feels torn between the Brother and individuality. What unfolds in the movie is the similarity between their father, and Mikey & little Joey's dad. In reality,many victims are just like mikey,afraid to speak about what happens.I thought Hulce(Dominick) had a great line with "If I were God,I wouldn't let that Happen to my Boy". To me, it is a metaphorical reference to what we are taught about Jesus and God in the Bible.We see Hulce crying about Christ dying, and he does not understand the meaning of Sacrifice.
    7SnoopyStyle

    great relationship

    Eugene (Ray Liotta) and Dominick 'Nicky' Luciano (Tom Hulce) are twins living in Pittsburgh together. Eugene is studying to be a doctor and finds out that he got into Stanford. Nicky is mentally slow and working as a trash man paying for Eugene's school. Eugene is leery of Nicky's crass work partner Larry Higgins. Nicky wants to live with Eugene in a house by the lake but Eugene is wondering if Nicky could live by himself. Eugene starts a relationship with nurse Jennifer Reston (Jamie Lee Curtis).

    These are two good performances especially Tom Hulce. The brothers' chemistry is great. There is real dramatic complexity with their relationship. Everybody is great including Curtis. It's a good sentimental melodramatic movie. It would be nice to make Mikey more of a constant sidekick to Nicky and a more central part of the movie from the start.
    george.schmidt

    My Brother's Keeper

    DOMINICK AND EUGENE (1988) ***1/2 Ray Liotta, Tom Hulce, Jamie Lee Curtis, Todd Graff, Bill Cobb, David Strathairn. One little gem of a sleeper that was ironically released the same year as "Rain Man" with some parallel storylines: the troubling and realistic portrayal of twin brothers, one mentally challenged (Hulce believeably perfect as a man/child) and the other a brilliant medical student (Liotta in arguably his finest performance) whose love for one another is only challenged by the undying bond of guilt and responsibility. Beautifully told with a wonderful score by Trevor Jones and some heart wrenching moments by the film's end. Possibly the best told story of sibling love among brothers. Directed with a steady hand by Robert M. Young and produced by actor Mike Farrell (best known as BJ Hunnicut on TV's "M.A.S.H.")
    7SusanAdebisi

    Under estimated

    This was on at 2 or so In the morning one Saturday a few years ago, for various reasons I don't remember the entire story but what remains are the two standout performances from the central characters. Dom has had a unfortunate lot, manipulated & literally working a rubbish job, Eugene torn between personal aspirations and duty towards his sibling. Tom Hulce' Dom doesn't plead for sympathy - It comes naturally. Ray Liotta Is a universe away from Henry Hill, displaying a soft centre In what must feel a thankless position.

    In many ways this deals with the dilemma many young carer's face - the past or the future. As It turns out, with some work the two can happily co-exist. Thoughtfully handled & sensitively played Dominick & Eugene Is difficult not to warm to.
    mcghambk@nb.sympatico.ca

    Very Entertaining movie!! A1

    Of all movies I have seen, I have to say that Dominick and Eugene is the best drama movie I have ever seen. It had a good plot and I found I related well with Dominick. Tom Hulce was a great character and Ray Liotta was, too. I did have a bit of a problem with the way Dominick was treated, but then, nobody is perfect. Dominick and Eugene is a very entertaining movie and I wouldn't mind seeing it again.

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    Drama

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      To help him stay in character, Tom Hulce left Dominick's tooth in even when not filming.
    • Quotes

      [Looking at a crucifixion statue.]

      Dominick Luciano: If I was God, I wouldn't let that happen to my boy.

    • Alternate versions
      When Larry and Dominick are at the bar, on commercial TV prints, a different song plays in the background to compensate for the original song in the movie, which contains profanity.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Biloxi Blues/Johnny Be Good/A New Life/The Milagro Beanfield War/Dominick and Eugene (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Game of Love
      Written by Mike Piccirillo and Gary Goetzman
      Performed by Christine Day

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1988 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Dominick und Eugene
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,076,031
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $280,763
      • Mar 20, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,076,031
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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