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The Don Is Dead (1973)

R 106 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   14 November 1973 (USA)
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After his mistress is murdered a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.

Writers:

Marvin H. Albert (novel), Christopher Trumbo (adaptation), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Quinn ...
Don Angelo
Frederic Forrest ...
Tony Fargo
Robert Forster ...
Frank
Al Lettieri ...
Vince Fargo
Angel Tompkins Angel Tompkins ...
Ruby Dunne
Charles Cioffi Charles Cioffi ...
Orlando
Jo Anne Meredith Jo Anne Meredith ...
Marie
Barry Russo Barry Russo ...
Don Bernardo (as J. Duke Russo)
Louis Zorich Louis Zorich ...
Mitch
Anthony Charnota Anthony Charnota ...
Johnny Tresca
Ina Balin Ina Balin ...
Nella
Joe Santos Joe Santos ...
Joe Lucci
Frank DeKova Frank DeKova ...
Giunta (as Frank de Kova)
Abe Vigoda ...
Don Talusso
Victor Argo Victor Argo ...
Augie the Horse
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After his mistress is murdered a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.

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Plot Keywords:

Mafia | Female Nudity | Murder | Gangster | Based On Novel  | See more »

Taglines:

Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beautiful But Deadly See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany:  | Netherlands:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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"The Eyes of Love"
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