The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.
Hervé Villechaize
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- TriviaIn the opening, Gallo is sitting in a theater watching a black-and-white film repeating the dialogue of one character. The film is Kiss of Death (1947) and the character is Tommy Udo, played by Richard Widmark. This was Widmark's breakout role, the one that made him a star. Joey Gallo is said to have adopted the fictional Udo as his role model, an example of life imitating art.
- GoofsA Honda dealership is seen when in it wasn't until 1969 that Honda Automobiles were sold in the United States.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012)
Featured review
A great little period piece from the mid 70's. It follows the story of "Crazy" Joe Gallo. Peter Boyle is fabulous as Joe and the film also has Eli Wallach,Fred Williamson and Paula Prentiss. Eli Wallach plays a crime boss and steals every scene(as usual)that he is a part of. I think the film is not a "Godfather" ripoff as some have suggested,this film has a totally different feel to it. This is a gritty,hip almost an exploitation feel to it and not just because it has Fred Williamson in a supporting role. Great cars,music,clothes and a great look at the wonderful,colorful time that was the 70's. If you haven't seen this flick,be sure to check it out. Playing now(8-22-09)on Crackle,it is worth a couple hours of your time. If you are a fan of gangster films,70's exploitation films or just good old drama and action,this is one film that you may not have heard of that definitely is worth a look. Peace.
- MovieWiz66
- Aug 21, 2009
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- Testament in Blei
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- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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