Trivia

Release date: June 14, 1989

The movie was shot in:Brooklyn, New York City (USA)

Oscar nominations
Danny Aiello: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Spike Lee: Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.

Spike Lee originally wanted Robert De Niro for the role of Sal.

In 1905 the first pizzeria of the US was founded in Little Italy (New York). The name: Lombardis.

The earliest pizzeria opened in 1830 in Naples (Italy)

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