A gangster’s tale of scams, costumes, and Manhattan mischief in this indie comedy oddity.
APPLE PIE
A gangster relates the story of how he started his life of crime, beginning when as a child he faked his own kidnapping in order to get money from his parents for the "ransom".
Apple Pie is a 1976 American comedy film directed by Howard Goldberg about a gangster, Jacques Blinbaum, who recounts his criminal beginnings, starting with faking his own kidnapping to scam his father out of ransom money and later moonlighting as a costumed crusader in Manhattan.
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Synopsis
- Director
- Howard Goldberg
- Writer
- Howard Goldberg
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy
Why Cult
Watch Jacques Blinbaum moonlight as a costumed crusader, prowling the rooftops of New York in pursuit of his next scheme.
This independent film blends exploitation sensibilities with offbeat comedy, offering a 1970s flavor that stands apart from mainstream fare.
Featuring Tony Azito as the scheming Jacques, alongside Calvert DeForest, Irene Cara, and Theodore Gottlieb—expect performances as quirky as the plot.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Apple Pie about? +
Apple Pie follows gangster Jacques Blinbaum as he recounts his criminal beginnings, including faking his own kidnapping to get ransom money from his father, and later becoming a costumed rooftop crusader in Manhattan.
When was Apple Pie released? +
Apple Pie was released in 1976.
Who directed Apple Pie? +
Apple Pie was directed by Howard Goldberg.
How long is Apple Pie? +
Apple Pie has a runtime of 80 minutes.
What genre is Apple Pie? +
Apple Pie is a comedy film.
