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Witness to the Mob

  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.5K
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Witness to the Mob (1998)
  • Crime
  • Drama
Underboss "The Bull" Gravano rises through the ranks of the Gambino mob. His brutal past catches up to him when he lands behind bars and faces the life-threatening decision to turn state's e... Read allUnderboss "The Bull" Gravano rises through the ranks of the Gambino mob. His brutal past catches up to him when he lands behind bars and faces the life-threatening decision to turn state's evidence against his former friend, John Gotti.Underboss "The Bull" Gravano rises through the ranks of the Gambino mob. His brutal past catches up to him when he lands behind bars and faces the life-threatening decision to turn state's evidence against his former friend, John Gotti.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Thaddeus O'Sullivan
  • Writer
    • Stanley Weiser
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Turturro
    • Tom Sizemore
    • Debi Mazar
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  • Director
    • Thaddeus O'Sullivan
  • Writer
    • Stanley Weiser
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Turturro
    • Tom Sizemore
    • Debi Mazar
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    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Nicholas Turturro
    Nicholas Turturro
    • Sammy 'The Bull' Gravanoas Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • John Gottias John Gotti
    Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar
    • Deborah Gravanoas Deborah Gravano
    Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda
    • Paul Castellanoas Paul Castellano
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Toddo Aurelloas Toddo Aurello
    Adam J. Roth
    Adam J. Roth
    • The sign painteras The sign painter
    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Frankie DeCiccoas Frankie DeCicco
    Lenny Venito
    Lenny Venito
    • Sal DiMaggioas Sal DiMaggio
    Johnny Williams
    Johnny Williams
    • Angelo Ruggieroas Angelo Ruggiero
    Frankie Valli
    Frankie Valli
    • Frank LoCascioas Frank LoCascio
    Michael Imperioli
    Michael Imperioli
    • Louie Militoas Louie Milito
    Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore
    • Mikey De Battas Mikey De Batt
    Michael Ryan Segal
    Michael Ryan Segal
    • Nicky Cowboyas Nicky Cowboy
    Richard Bright
    Richard Bright
    • Joe (Old Man) Parutaas Joe (Old Man) Paruta
    Chris Cenatiempo
    • Jimmy Falconaas Jimmy Falcona
    John Cenatiempo
    John Cenatiempo
    • Jake Falconeas Jake Falcone
    Steven Randazzo
    Steven Randazzo
    • Jimmy Rotondoas Jimmy Rotondo
    Richard Council
    Richard Council
    • Louie Di Bonoas Louie Di Bono
    • Director
      • Thaddeus O'Sullivan
    • Writer
      • Stanley Weiser
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    Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano was mafiosi. He started out as a soldier, but his talent for murder, including the slayings of his best friends, his wife's brother and his own boss, Paul Castellano, saw him rise to under-boss in the Gambino crime family. However, betrayals within the family saw him break the code of silence and became the highest ranking member of the mob to turn into a rat - 'a rat in a suit,- assisting the government to finally put away the Teflon Don, John Gotti. —johnno.r[at]xtra.co.nz
    • celebrity criminal
    • mafia
    • based on true story
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      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence
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    • Trivia
      Vincent Pastore, who plays Mikey De Batt, is introduced to Angelo Ruggiero, played by Johnny Williams. In Gotti (1996) Pastore plays Angelo Ruggiero. In Gotti (2018) De Batt is only mentioned, not seen.

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    Although it's not Goodfellas, it's not bad either.
    This movie is based on the true story of "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, a self-confessed killer who helps prosecute Mafia boss John Gotti, in exchange for immunity. Yes, the acting is a bit wooden, and the script full of cliches, but it's an interesting study of a real life Mafia case - definitely worth a look, but certainly not a classic.
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    • Release date
      • May 10, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Mob
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • NBC Studios
      • Tribeca Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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