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Murray is a middle-aged bookstore owner going through serious financial issues. Fioravante, his best friend, decides to help him out by turning himself into a rent-boy for beautiful rich women. Murray ends up becoming a pimp to his friend and they both soon find themselves mixed up in a plot filled with financial and romantic complications. Taking on the main roles are Woody Allen (Murray) and John Turturro (Fioravante), who also directs, with New York providing a surprisingly romantic backdrop. Official Selection at the Toronto Film Festival, 2013.
John Turturro
Born in New York, in 1957. He is one of the most respected actors in US cinema. He received a Best Actor Award at Cannes for his work in Barton Fink (1991). Among his works in front of the camera, a few highlights are Do The Right Thing (1989) and Quiz Show (1994). His debut as a director, Mac (1992), won him the Caméra D’Or at Cannes. He followed up with Illuminata (1998), Romance & Cigarettes (2005) and Passione (2010).
