Gotti (1996) (TV)

Director:

Robert Harmon

Writers (WGA):

Jerry Capeci (book) (in part) and
Gene Mustain (book) (in part) ...

Release Date:

17 August 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Crime | Drama

Plot:

John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to...

Plot Keywords:

Mafia | Gangster | Organized Crime | Cosa Nostra | Celebrity Criminal

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

Armand Assante	...	John Gotti
William Forsythe	...	Sammy Gravano
Richard C. Sarafian	...	Paul Castellano
Frank Vincent	...	Robert DiBernardo
Anthony Quinn	...	Neil Dellacroce
Dominic Chianese	...	Joe Armone
Robert Miranda	...	Frank DeCicco
Scott Cohen	...	Gene Gotti
Raymond Serra	...	Frank LoCascio
Vincent Pastore	...	Angelo Ruggiero
Marc Lawrence	...	Carlo Gambino
Tony Sirico	...	Joe Dimiglia
Alberta Watson	...	Victoria Gotti
Al Waxman	...	Bruce Cutler
Yank Azman	...	Judge Nickerson

Also Known As:

Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don (USA) (DVD box title)

MPAA:

Rated R for graphic violence, strong language and some drug content.

Runtime:

116 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | UK:18 | USA:R | Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Trivia:

Was originally planned for a theatrical release, but the project fell short on funding. Therefore, it became an HBO film.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Frank DeCicco's car is bombed it is in front of the club. But when it actually blows up it is across the street from the club

Quotes:

Carlo Gambino: These FEDs, they tolerate certain things. CERTAIN THINGS. Not Drugs.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Reapers (2004)

A Stunning Achievement

A classic in its own right. Yes it wasn't 100% factual (if you have ever seen a COMPLETELY true movie from Hollywood please let me know what it is) but it is truly mesmerizing. I still have difficulty believing this was an HBO movie but they do surprise me sometimes. Armand Assante hit the nail squarely on the head with his depiction of Gotti. Its like looking into a portal of the past. He has the talk down, the walk down, and the character down pat. My favorite Gotti depiction of all time. Forsythe, Quinn, Vincent, and Pastore all turned in memorable performances. And this movie doesn't make you fond of the FBI contrary to another review mentioned beforehand. They do things in this film that would make a decent man sick and want to support the other side; the underdog that doesn't have a chance against the Department of Justice and the "B". Gotti was indeed remarkable and is a great buy. A window into the workings of the mob and a cautionary tale about excessive greed and ambition. It's something you'll watch regularly and will be praised by future generations in the years to come.