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Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
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Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

1999-07-25 · 170 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Drama · Romance

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

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Directors
Michel Poulette
Production companies
Les Productions La Fête, Armeda Ltd., Daniel L. Paulson Productions
Countries
Italy, United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Martin LandauMartin LandauJoseph Bonanno Sr.
Guido Grasso Jr.Guido Grasso Jr.Peter Maggadino
Bruce RamsayBruce RamsayYoung Joseph Bonanno
Tony NardiTony NardiOlder Joseph Bonanno
Costas MandylorCostas MandylorSalvatore Bonanno
Edward James OlmosEdward James OlmosSalvatore Maranzano
Vito DeFilippoYoung Gaspar DiGregario
Domenico FioreDomenico FioreOlder Gaspar DiGregario
Zachary BennettZachary BennettBill Bonanno
Aldo TirelliBastiano Buster Domingo
Claudia FerriClaudia FerriOlder Fanny Labruzzo
Antonio MalteseItalian Naval Cadet
Vito RezzaVito RezzaFrank Labruzzo
Vince CorazzaVince CorazzaCharlie 'Lucky' Luciano
Patti LuPonePatti LuPoneMiss C. Canzinarra
Robert LoggiaRobert LoggiaDon Ciccio
Michael A. MirandaMichael A. MirandaJoe Profaci
Philip BoscoPhilip BoscoSteve Maggadino Sr.
Maurizio TerrazzanoMaurizio TerrazzanoYoung Albert Anastasia
Frank CrudeleFrank CrudeleOlder Albert Anastasia

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