"The Last Don II" (1998) TV mini-series

Director:

Graeme Clifford

Writers (WGA):

Mario Puzo (characters from the novel "The Last Don")
Joyce Eliason (written by)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

3 May 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Crime

Tagline:

Power. Passion. Betrayal. It's all in the family.

Plot:

As the elder don dies, his young heir moves into the position. He quickly proves to be as ruthless as...

Plot Keywords:

Undercover | Catholic | Stepdaughter | Uncle Nephew Relationship | Federal Agent

Cast

Patsy Kensit

...

Josie Cirolia (1 episode, 1998)

Also Known As:

Mario Puzo's The Last Don II (USA) (complete title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some graphic violence and sexuality. (long version); Rated R for violence and some sexuality. (original version)

Runtime:

240 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:MA (original rating) | Australia:R (DVD rating) | USA:R (longer video version)

Filming Locations:

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company

Quotes:

Croccifixio "Cross" De Lena: Hit 'em where it counts. An eye for an eye.

Movie Connections:

Follows "The Last Don" (1997)

A Godfather clone, but a good one.

I don't understand our fascination with the underworld (viz. the immense success of "The Sopranos.") but I share it. Perhaps it's like our fascination of the Nazis, an intriguing mix of elegance and evil, "The Last Don" is an obvious clone of the Godfather, including its score and the dark, warm toned cinematography. But that is not to say it isn't an excellent piece of work and a gripping story. There is graphic sex and blood spattered rat-a-tat-tat violence. But, unlike the Sopranos, the language is restrained. Interesting that women voters of all ages on IMDb gave it a unanimous ten. Do they enjoy the blood? Or perhaps their secret fantasy is bedding a Catholic priest. The film was shot in and around Toronto. The city once more demonstrates its remarkable diversity. But is it too much to hope that someday Toronto might play itself rather than stand in for New York. You probably could do a pretty good film about the Toronto mob!