Cookie Voltecki is the illegitimate daughter of mobster Dino Capisco, who has just finished thirteen years in prison. Since being released from jail, all that Dino wants is to settle some old scores, and make up for lost time with his daughter.
Acting
Peter Falk's unhinged dad energy operating at full Columbo-meets-Corleone capacity.
Costume
Emily Lloyd's big hair and bigger attitude serving pure 1989 Queens realness.
Director
Susan Seidelman
Peter Falk
Dominick 'Dino' Capisco
Dianne Wiest
Lenore
Emily Lloyd
Carmela 'Cookie' Voltecki
Michael V. Gazzo
Carmine
Brenda Vaccaro
Bunny
Adrian Pasdar
Vito
Lionel Stander
Enzo Della Testa
Jerry Lewis
Arnold Ross
Bob Gunton
Richie Segretto
Benjamin Rayson
Henry Solomon
Ricki Lake
Pia
Joe Mantello
Dominick
Thomas Quinn
Vinnie
David Wohl
Alvin Diamond
Joy Behar
Dottie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Susan Seidelman directed this right after Desperately Seeking Susan, making her the rare woman trusted with both Madonna AND the mob in the 80s.
Emily Lloyd was Hollywood's 'next big thing' after Wish You Were Here but American audiences never fully embraced her chaotic energy—Cookie captures that specific moment before the industry gave up.
US
