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Dominick and Eugene
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PG13,1hr 36min
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1988
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MGM
Synopsis: Dominick Luciano (Thomas Hulce) is the moderately retarded twin brother of highly intelligent young intern Eugene (Ray Liotta). Anxious to become a successful doctor, Eugene finds he must devote most of his time to caring for Dominick. For his part, Dominick has been contributing to the family unit as a trash collector; in fact, it is his earnings that keeps food on the table. All Dominick wants out of life is a house by the lake where he and his brother can be together for all time. But the ambitious ... Full Synopsis
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While Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise were earning great reviews playing a mentally handicapped man and his brother in Rain Man, Tom Hulce and Ray Liotta were doing equally superb work in similar roles in a small film titled Dominick and Eugene. Their performances make the movie special. Hulce does not play a condition; he plays a three-dimensional human being with recognizable goals, fears, and desires. ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Dominick Luciano
Eugene Luciano
Jennifer Reston
Larry Higgins
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