Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (1999) ( The Youngest Godfather ) ( The Family )

Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (1999) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Youngest Godfather
Alternate Title: The Family
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
170 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1999 and produced in:
Canada ( USA, Canada )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Michel Poulette

Written By:
Bill Bonanno
Joseph Bonanno

Actors:
Martin Landau ..... Joseph Bonanno, age 94
Guido Grasso Jr. ..... Peter Maggadino
Bruce Ramsay ..... Joseph Bonanno (Ages 17-27)
Tony Nardi ..... Joseph Bonanno (Ages 35-61)
Costas Mandylor ..... Salvatore Bonanno
Edward James Olmos ..... Salvatore Maranzano
Vito DeFilippo ..... Gaspar DiGregario (Young)
Domenico Fiore ..... Gaspar DiGregario (Older) (as Dom Fiore)
Zachary Bennett ..... Bill Bonanno
Aldo Tirelli ..... Bastiano Buster Domingo
Jessica Welch ..... Fanny Labruzzo (Young)
Claudia Ferri ..... Fanny Labruzzo (Older)
Antonio Maltese ..... Italian Naval Cadet
Vito Rezza ..... Uncle Frank Labruzzo
Vince Corazza ..... Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano (as Vincent Corazza)

Synopsis:

The true life story of mafia boss Joesph Bonanno. The story spans from Bonanno's early beginings in Italy, to his conquests in America.

In the violent secret world of the mafia, no Don ruled longer than Joe Bonanno of the powerful Castellamarese family. This is the true chilling saga, told in his own words- a compelling journey that leads a small boy from Sicily to become the pre-eminent leader of America's vast criminal empire. Featuring a remarkable all-star cast, including Academy-Awards winner Martin Landau, Robert Loggia, Costas Mandylor and Edward James Olmos, Bonanno: A Godfather's Story spans many decades and international locations. The young 'Pepino' flees his fascist oppressors in Italy to make a new start in America. His deep family ties and fiery ambition soon take him to the innermost circles of New York organized crime, where he rises to become the youngest Mafia boss ever. From his showdown with the deadly Gambino gang, his clashes with Lucky Luciano, his meetings with President Roosevelt, his backroom deals with Joseph Kennedy to his final betrayal by his own family, this is Bonanno's own true, inside account based on the best-selling autobiography. For over 40 years, Don Joseph Bonanno ruled with both ruthlessness and honor- and survived as the last of the Godfathers. Only now can his full story be told.
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This made-for-TV drama is based on the autobiography of one of the most notorious figures in American organized crime, Joseph Bonanno. Bonanno (played by Bruce Ramsay) left Sicily as a young man, eager to escape the tyranny of Benito Mussolini, but when he arrived in America, fate led him to a career on the wrong side of the law with the Castellamarese crime family. After his mentor was killed in a bloody feud with cadres of the Gambino family, Bonanno became the youngest man to lead a major crime syndicate in America. Bonanno's battles with Lucky Luciano (Vince Corazza) and his secret dealings with Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Matt Norklun) helped cement Bonanno's reputation as one of the most powerful criminals in the world. It didn't take long, however, for the gangster kingpin

This is the true story of one of the century's most powerful Mafia chieftains, Joseph Bonanno.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 10 July, 2021.