A Wake in Providence

3.2/1019991h 34mReleased

ComedyRomance

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!

Released: Jan 1, 1999

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Vincent Pagano

Anthony

Victoria Rowell

Alissa

Mike Pagano

Frankie

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