Crazy Joe (1974)

The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.

Director:

Carlo Lizzani

Writers:

Lewis John Carlino (screenplay), Nicholas Gage (original story)

Stars:

Peter Boyle, Paula Prentiss, Fred Williamson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Boyle	...	Joe
Paula Prentiss	...	Anne
Fred Williamson	...	Willy
Rip Torn	...	Richie
Charles Cioffi	...	Coletti
Luther Adler	...	Falco
Carmine Caridi	...	Jelly
Henry Winkler	...	Mannie
Sam Coppola	...	Chick
Franco Lantieri	...	Nunzio
Louis Guss	...	Magliocco
Fausto Tozzi	...	Frank
Guido Leontini	...	Angelo
Mario Erpichini	...	Danny
Michael V. Gazzo	...	(as Michael Gazzo)

Storyline

The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.

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Plot Keywords:

gangster | mafia | ass kissing | prison riot | wetting pants | 

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Taglines:

His crazy ways had the family climbing the walls. Then one night his blood brothers drove him up it!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Italy USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1974 (UK)

Also Known As:

Crazy Joe... matón

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica, Persky-Bright Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 96 min (cut) 102 min (uncut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Film debut for Henry Winkler.

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Goofs

Not totally sure about this...but around minute 3 into the film (set in 1960) Joe and buddies are driving over a bridge. We are shown several views of NYC from this bridge...in one shot, I believe we see the Twin Towers in the background. If I'm right, this would not be possible since the Twin Towers were being built/completed in the early 1970s.

User Reviews

Very underrated film

A great little period piece from the mid 70's. It follows the story of "Crazy" Joe Gallo. Peter Boyle is fabulous as Joe and the film also has Eli Wallach,Fred Williamson and Paula Prentiss. Eli Wallach plays a crime boss and steals every scene(as usual)that he is a part of. I think the film is not a "Godfather" ripoff as some have suggested,this film has a totally different feel to it. This is a gritty,hip almost an exploitation feel to it and not just because it has Fred Williamson in a supporting role. Great cars,music,clothes and a great look at the wonderful,colorful time that was the 70's. If you haven't seen this flick,be sure to check it out. Playing now(8-22-09)on Crackle,it is worth a couple hours of your time. If you are a fan of gangster films,70's exploitation films or just good old drama and action,this is one film that you may not have heard of that definitely is worth a look. Peace.