Following his release from prison, Mafia capo Dwight 'The General' Manfredi is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he builds a new criminal empire with a group of unlikely characters.
Joseph Pistone, an FBI agent, goes undercover as a jeweler named Don to infiltrate the mafia. He gains the trust of Lefty Ruggiero, a small-time mobster, and starts sending reports and photographs to the police. As Joseph rises in the mafia, he struggles to balance his life as an informant and his responsibilities to his own family. When his true identity is revealed, he must go into witness protection to keep his family safe.
Gotti is a biographical crime drama film that tells the story of John Gotti, the notorious mobster who became the head of the Gambino crime family. Set in New York City during the 1980s, the movie explores Gotti's rise to power, his violent reign as the leader of the mafia, and his eventual downfall. Along the way, Gotti faces various challenges and obstacles, including rival mob families, law enforcement, and internal conflicts within his own organization.
They're the real 'goodfellas': 'Joe Dogs' Iannuzzi, Tommy DelGiorno, 'Big Dom' Lofaro. For the first time on television, Mafia turncoats give personal accounts of life inside the Mob. In this shocking documentary, five high-ranking informants tell tales of murder, brutality, greed and vanity--and why they broke the Sicilian code of honor. The first generation of the American Mafia stood on the foundation of loyalty and a code of silence. The second and third generations traded their Sicilian traditions for government protection and instant personal gain. MOB STORIES presents five chilling narratives from five members of the underworld, most of whom are overwhelmed with fear and paranoia with the exception of “Fat Jackie”, a loyal lifelong mobster. Father and son team, Alan and Marc Levin, direct and produce an honest and personal portrayal of the demise of the Mafia.
Joseph Bologna stars as Bill Bonanno in this made-for-television adaptation of the controversial bestseller from Gay Talese, chronicling the rise of New York's infamous Bonanno organized crime family. When his father disappears in 1964 and Bill is compelled to take over the "empire," other mafiosi attempt to take what's theirs. Brenda Vaccaro and Richard S. Castellano fill out the impressive cast of this gripping crime tale.
Boss of Bosses tells the story of Paul Castellano, the head of the Gambino crime family, and his eventual downfall at the hands of John Gotti. Set in the 1980s, the movie follows the FBI investigation into Castellano's activities, including their use of electronic surveillance and the infiltration of his inner circle. As tensions rise between different mafia factions, a gang war erupts, leading to violence and the murder of several gangsters. The movie explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal within the world of organized crime.
The Loyalty & Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob is a gripping true crime documentary that delves into the dark and violent world of organized crime in the United States. Through interviews, archival footage, and reenactments, the film chronicles the rise and fall of the American Mob, exploring the treacherous relationships, brutal violence, and epic betrayals that shaped the criminal underworld. From the Irish Mob in Hell's Kitchen to the Italian-American Mafia families like the Gambinos and the Genoveses, the documentary uncovers the inner workings of these criminal organizations and exposes the psychopathy of their leaders. It also delves into the role of key figures like mob informants, crime bosses, underbosses, and capos, shedding light on the inner workings of these secretive groups. With its gritty realism and compelling storytelling, Loyalty & Betrayal is a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts.
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