Oscar is a 1991 American comedy film directed by John Landis. Based on the Claude Magnier stage play, it is not a remake of the 1967 film of the same name, but bears certain similarities to the original French film. The story is set in Depression era New York City and centers around a mob boss trying to go straight. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, Ornella Muti, Tim Curry, and Chazz Palminteri and was a rare attempt by Stallone at doing a comedy role.