The Legend of Al, John and Jack (2002)

Al Caruso, John Gresco and Jack Amoruso are three gangsters working for the Genovese family. However, their efforts are more than headache-inducing, and when they are given one last chance:... See full summary »

Directors:

Aldo Baglio (as Aldo), Giacomo Poretti (as Giacomo)

Writers:

Aldo Baglio (as Aldo), Paolo Cananzi

Stars:

Aldo Baglio, Giacomo Poretti, Giovanni Storti

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aldo Baglio	...	Al / Herbert
Giacomo Poretti	...	Jack
Giovanni Storti	...	John
Aldo Maccione	...	The Boss
Antonio Catania	...	Fred il cuoco
Giovanni Esposito	...	Frank 'Contropelo'
Ivano Marescotti	...	Capitano
Paolo Dell'Orto	...	Null
Giovanni Cacioppo	...	Tom 'Schiena di Legno'
Frank Crudele	...	Sam 'Mani di Merda'
Marco Beretta	...	Ben
Giorgio Centamore	...	Cameriere
Lucia Guzzardi	...	Lavandaia
Vinny Pecora	...	Barista
Davis Lule Yawe	...	Hurricane Hogan

Storyline

Al Caruso, John Gresco and Jack Amoruso are three gangsters working for the Genovese family. However, their efforts are more than headache-inducing, and when they are given one last chance: To protect the boss's aunt, she is accidentally killed and the three men are sentenced to death. They come up with a plan to sell the boss to the police and the FBI. However, Al suffers from short-term memory loss and has to be told the story by John and Jack.

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Plot Keywords:

gangster | local blockbuster | 1950s | drive in | accidental shooting | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Did You Know?

Trivia

EASTER EGG: On the DVD Version which is available exclusively in Italy, on the main menu of Disc 1 "Il Film" there is a yellow "AJJ" logo. Press up to highlight it and select it. You will see a short movie about the JFK assassination, taking place after the film. The short movie is the opening scene from "Tre uomini e una gamba". There are no subtitles in the short movie.

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Quotes

The Boss: What was on your agenda today? I can't remember.
John: We had to kill "Frankie Rubber Butt".
The Boss: Ah.
[opens a locker]
The Boss: *This* Frankie Rubber Butt? The one who steals the betting money? Oh, shut up!
[slams the locker]
The Boss: The arsehole who sold seven of our men to the FBI?
[holds up a photo of Frank Contropelo]
The Boss: Or was it this one?
Jack: That's him, boss.
[...]

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Connections

References The Jeffersons (1975)

User Reviews

No cigar!

Using their expression: Che minchia di film! What a pity! Do you remember Tre uomini e una gamba or Chiedimi se sono felice? We hope for a quick comeback to the origins. Sometimes the money is the worst enemy.

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

13 December 2002 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Legend of Al, John and Jack

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$23,039,985

Company Credits

Production Co:

Agidi, Medusa Film, Tele+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1