
King of the Corner(2004)
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Overview
Leo Spivak is drifting through life without a compass. His father is aging fast, his teenage daughter is rebelling, his protégé is after his job and his wife is losing her patience. A twist of fate and some bizarre wisdom from a "freelance rabbi" help Leo navigate the murky waters of his life and turn his crisis into a second-chance.
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Peter Riegert
Leo Spivak

Frank Wood
Anthony Berenson

Jake Hoffman
Ed Shifman

Jayne Houdyshell
Louise

Marylouise Burke
Helen

Susan Blommaert
Gloria

Eli Wallach
Sol Spivak

Rita Moreno
Inez

Harris Yulin
Peter Hargrove

Isabella Rossellini
Rachel Spivak

Ashley Johnson
Elena Spivak

Mercedes Herrero
Dotty

Dominic Chianese
Stan Marshak

Judy Reyes
Nurse Kathleen Delehant

Beverly D'Angelo
Betsy Ingraham

Peter Friedman
Arthur Wexler
Mary Catherine Wright
Miriam
Jennifer Albano
Carolyn

Michi Barall
Belinda
Mara Stephens
Harriet

Susan Pourfar
Lisa
Angela Hughes
Joy
Cal Robertson
Todd

Ben Weber
Doctor Collins

Eric Bogosian
Rabbi Evelyn Fink

Penny Fuller
Mrs. Hargrove
Mike Getz
Waiter
Alecia Hurst
Greta Braunsweig
Phil Vos
Racetrack Patron
Will Brunson
Dance Hall Patron (uncredited)

Leanne Cabrera
Mall Patron (uncredited)
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