Dead Canaries (2003)

When small-time mobster, Vito Scaldifieri, is framed for the murder of an undercover Federal Agent, he has two choices - face the death sentence or "sing" to the Feds for their case against... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Santoli

Writers:

Lissa Moira, Robert Santoli

Stars:

Neville Archambault, Angelo Bonsignore, Anthony Caso

Cast

Credited cast:
Neville Archambault	...	Robert Santoli
Angelo Bonsignore	...	Johny's Partner
Anthony Caso	...	Reporter #2
Charles Durning	...	Jimmy Kerrigan
Brandon Fox	...	Nicky DeMartino
Gian-Murray Gianino	...	Jonny
Frank Gio	...	Carmine 'The Boss' Luciano
Joel Higgins	...	Alan Weis
Jane Jensen	...	Angela
Dan Lauria	...	Vito Scaldafieri
Joe Leone	...	Soldier
Neil Levine	...	Homeless Beggar
Michael Lombard	...	Mayor
Chris Lutkin	...	Frank
Bryan Michael McGuire	...	FBI Agent

Storyline

When small-time mobster, Vito Scaldifieri, is framed for the murder of an undercover Federal Agent, he has two choices - face the death sentence or "sing" to the Feds for their case against mob boss Paulie DeMartino. Though telling all to the government goes against every fiber of his being, he knows it's the only way to save his life and, more importantly, guarantee the safety of his beloved wide Sharon. After a trial in which Paulie is indicted, Vito and Sharon are given new identities and placed into the Witness Portection Program. What they aren't told, however, is that in recent months, several mobsters under government protection have been assassinated in cities and towns all over the country. How they were being found and killed was anyone's guess. Jimmy Kerrigan, a tough, old-school newspaper reporter, begins investigating the Witness Protection Program killings. After winning Sharon's trust he becomes a confidante to both husband and wife throughout Vito's trial, imprisonment...

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Taglines:

Injustice for All

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Genres:

Crime

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Apofasi zois kai thanatou

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jimmy Kerrigan: You got more balls than a Christmas tree.

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