Pennies from heaven

[skyangel1965]

This one of the howlin' worst examples of box office miscasting. No one was prepared to see Steve Martin be a meanie. That, and the fact this dark film was released just before Christmas - Christmas, if you can believe it - and it's no wonder it bombed. Now imagine the original - Bob Hoskins - in the part. Hoskins is an actor no one likes at first , but who grows on you. He would have made the part work.

[EnergyPimps]

@skyangel1965 I think you had it in three words - "this dark film." You're right that American audiences were not prepared - but it's the whole thing: Dennis potter's brilliant and brutal vision. The casting, the timing of the release, or any other factors, were mere details. I think Steve Martin does make the part work; the casting is excellent across the board, it's a great film. The audience just wasn't ready for it.

[weikko79]

Great scene, beautifully done. Much better than in the original TV series.

[saxtechie]

This movie is so close to my heart it reminds me so much of my dad

[lumpythefish]

wonderful... thanks for posting

[sportigal22]

Agreed! This is a totally underrated and wonderful film - start to finish. This scene - done by Vernal Bagneris is incredible on so many levels - pure joy to watch.

[gdmadix]

Bueno amigo. Gracias/ This movie was a delicious cocktail which appealed to only those with excquisite tastes. This dance scene, and that of Walkens were classic.

[Higgs6213]

I loved this scene - vernal bagneris was totally awesome!

[NYerintransit]

Gay.

[swingindoorspro]

Lois Prima sings it better

[cobaltjones]

I'll check on that and get back to you. there are so many versions. Bing Crosby's wasn't too shabby either.

[angelkunst]

Thanks for posting this. I keep replaying this part on the DVD a hundred times.

[weikko79]

lol, me too!

[PaulM678347]

Great movie. underrated.

[cococangrejo]

the awesome vernel bagneris and brilliant steve martin! thanks for posting this clip!

[tommyrock69]

Sheer brilliance!!!!!!!!!!!

[WollyWoog]

Great movie! I love every second of this!

[GodfreyMidgley]

ditto

pure magic

thank you!

[tsnrhm]

I've been looking all over for this clip. Thanks so much for posting.

[bitcherybitcherton]

OMG i love this!

ive been waiting for this!

one of the best dance sequences from a film EVER.

[leirrondo]

No puedo decir que esta película me guste demasiado. Me sobrepasa esa mezcla extraña de drama y comedia. Pero los números musicales son todos geniales y éste es uno de los que más me gusta. No me canso de verlo.

[gallopinto30]

This movie always reminds me of the Singing Detective Series.

[diuga1]

Maybe it´s because Dennis Potter created both.

[Auggie56]

One of my favorite movie musical scenes.

Thanks for posting it.

[malex70]

Geweldig !!!!!!!

[Zeydez]

Thanks for posting this scene ! Best scene in the movie......

[bearcub410]

one of the most underated films of all time thanks

[notnotretarded]

Anyone have the full movie or know where to view it? I really wanna see this movie, but can't find it anywhere. =\

[epickickboxer]

You can rent it at pretty much any movie place I'd think. But, be warned. It is kind of a unpleasant movie and pretty depressing.

[howiekim25]

sheer genius!!!!!

[notnotretarded]

Great song and the ending was awesome. xD

[drrogersperuo]

Wonderful surreal scene - original version by Arthur Tracy - the Street Singer

[laylacalif]

That's an astonishing performance by Vernel Bagneris, BTW. This movie never found its audience but I've remembered it ever since it came out - it really pushed the envelope to surrealism combined with utter realism. It was nominated for 3 Oscars and 3 Golden Globes. Bernadette Peters won a GG for Best Motion Picture Actress - Comedy/Musical.

[tunab13]

Please post the whole movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[montannea2]

Thanks for posting this!