Story of the rise and fall of the Bonanno organized crime family.Story of the rise and fall of the Bonanno organized crime family.Story of the rise and fall of the Bonanno organized crime family.
James Sloyan
- Pete Notario
- (as James J. Sloyan)
Joseph Campanella
- Narrator
- (voice)
- Director
- Writers
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Did you know
- TriviaThis 1973 tele-movie was made and broadcast right on the heals of 1972s The Godfather (1972). Honor Thy Father (1973) coincidentally shared a word, "father", from that picture's title, whilst the production cast an actor, Sam Coppola, who had the same last name as that movie's director Francis Ford Coppola. Moreover, actor Richard S. Castellano appeared in both movies.
- GoofsDuring the scenes set in the early 60s, there are numerous cars visible that are late 60s and early 70s models.
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Well Made TV Movie
Considering that this was a made for TV movie without a high budget, I was impressed. What carries the movie forward is the great acting. Raf Vallone is one of the best Italian actors in Italian cinema history as any Italian film buff can attest to. He portrays Joseph Bonanno with intensity, emotion, calm demeanor, and gives a well rounded and balanced performance. Vallone must have studied how Mr. Bonanno carried himself in life. It is obvious that he was an honorable person trying to protect his family, and Vallone depicts this perfectly. As for the other actors, they are all veterans of the New York Italian American school of acting: Joseph Bologna and Richard Castellano (of GODFATHER fame) give authentic portrayals of Sal Bonanno and Frank LaBruzzo. They are just so natural and very New York. Apparently they do not even need to act....they are just being themselves. That is why this movie is so realistic and genuine. Sam Coppola (of Saturday Night Fever as Mr. Fusco) and Carmine Caridi (of Prince of the City) also give admirable performances. Overall I rate this movie at 9 out of 10. I recommend it.
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- Nov 29, 2002
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- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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