Invitation to a Suicide


1h 25m 2004

Brief Synopsis

In an insular Polish neighborhood in Brooklyn, Kaz Malek--desperately trying to dodge the prospect of becoming a baker like his father--delves into a life of crime. Finding himself a totally inept criminal, he ends up owing a large sum to the Russian mobster, putting his father's life in jeopardy if

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Release Date
2004
Location
Brooklyn, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

In an insular Polish neighborhood in Brooklyn, Kaz Malek--desperately trying to dodge the prospect of becoming a baker like his father--delves into a life of crime. Finding himself a totally inept criminal, he ends up owing a large sum to the Russian mobster, putting his father's life in jeopardy if he can't pay. Kaz devises a wacky plan that earns praise from all concerned--he'll raise the money by hanging himself and selling tickets to his own suicide. Catapulted to the status of neighborhood hero, Kaz ultimately finds satisfaction in his father's admiration of his self-sacrificing efforts.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Release Date
2004
Location
Brooklyn, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States November 2004

Released in United States on Video October 24, 2006

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Released in United States 2004

Released in United States on Video October 24, 2006

Released in United States November 2004 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (American Directions) November 4-14, 2004.)