The Super
“The judge sentenced slumlord Louie Kritski to six months in his own building. He would have been better off in jail.”
Synopsis
Louie Kritski is a heartless landlord who has been so negligent in keeping up his ghetto apartment that he is threatened with jail time. The judge gives him another option -- he must live in his rat-infested hell hole until he brings it up to liveable standards.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-08
Top Cast
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Joe Pesci
Louie Kritski
Vincent Gardenia
Big Lou Kritski
Madolyn Smith Osborne
Naomi Bensinger
Rubén Blades
Marlon
Stacey Travis
Heather
Carole Shelley
Irene Kritski
Kenn Michael
Tito
Paul Benjamin
Gilliam
Beatrice Winde
Leotha
Bhubeshi Bodibe
Goode
Abdoulaye N'Gom
Stubbs
Carol Jean Lewis
Eleanor
Anthony Heald
Ron Nessim
Jack Hallett
Young Big Lou
Steven Rodriguez
Pedro Diaz
Eileen Galindo
Linda Diaz
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Judge Smith
Daryl Robinson
Gang Member #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$11M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Daniel
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Simon
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman
- Original Title
- The Super
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Largo Entertainment, JVC, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Daniel
Sam Simon
Miles Goodman
Bruce Surtees
Jack Hofstra
Charles Gordon, Ronald E. Frazier
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hofstra
Editor
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Aude Bronson-Howard
Costume Design
Charles Gordon
Producer
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Rod Daniel
Director
Sam Simon
Writer
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Super
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Super about?
Louie Kritski is a heartless landlord who has been so negligent in keeping up his ghetto apartment that he is threatened with jail time. The judge gives him another option -- he must live in his rat-infested hell hole until he brings it up to liveable standards.
Who directed The Super?
The Super was directed by Rod Daniel.
Who stars in The Super?
The principal cast of The Super includes Joe Pesci, Vincent Gardenia, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Rubén Blades, Stacey Travis.
When was The Super released and how long is it?
The Super was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Super?
The Super had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Super?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Super was composed by Miles Goodman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Super?
The Super holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).