The Brooklyn Banker (2016)

A banker with a talent for memorizing numbers is recruited by a mobster looking to get ahead.

Director:

Federico Castelluccio

Writer:

Michael Ricigliano

Stars:

Troy Garity, Paul Sorvino, David Proval

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Troy Garity	...	Santo
Paul Sorvino	...	Benny
David Proval	...	Manny
Elizabeth Masucci	...	Ann Bastucci
John Bedford Lloyd	...	Agent Cahil
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Father Matteo
John Bianco	...	Carmine
Daniel Margotta	...	Scalzo
Adriana DeMeo	...	Maria
Melissa Marsala	...	Gina
Carmine Raspaolo	...	Basta
Joe Perrino	...	Nick (as Joseph Perrino)
Artie Pasquale	...	Philly
Ellie Gallina	...	Siena
Josie Gallina	...	Titi

Storyline

The story of Santo Bastucci, a local banker with a rare gift for memorizing numbers; he is unwittingly cast into the forefront of an aging wiseguy's bid for power, Manny "The Hand" Mistera. Santo is caught between the loyalty he has for his cagey father-in-law, Benny, his childhood friend, Basta, and his streetwise uncle, Matteo, the pastor of their Brooklyn church.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

Brooklyn Banker Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 August 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Банкир Из Бруклина

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Classified Pictures,Pinstripe Entertainment,Jackson Leonard Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Federico Castelluccio stared as Santo in the short version of Lily of the Feast.

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Goofs

Santo and Family go into a restaurant for dinner, as they proceed to the eating area, Santo goes to shake the hand of some man to his right but the man doesn't turn around to shake Santo's hand and leaves him hanging.

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Connections

References Mean Streets (1973)

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Soundtracks

Happy Go Lucky
Composed by: Christopher Ashmore
Publisher: Audio Network Limited
Released: 2008

User Reviews

Authentic film . Great cast, great story! Cerebral film.

From someone who grew up in the Bronx and Brooklyn, this film captures what it was like to live during that time. The Mob was not revered like some of the Mob Genre films I have seen in the past. They were avoided and the story of a legitimate guy who unintentionally gets involved seems very real.

I enjoyed the cinematography that captured a gritty but beautiful view of the area as it was starting to change. Troy Garity, who I understand grew up in California, captured the nuances and cadence of the residents of Brooklyn who spoke was was on their mind, were loyal to a fault and protected their friends and family.

David Proval played a simmering psychopath who was ready to blow at any moment. Paul Sorvino was great as the goofy father in law who is smarter than he lets on.

All in all, I think this film will stand the test of time.