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A grind house style mob story that takes its tone from The Godfather.

- The supporting cast is a list of seventies regulars from Fred Williamson to Eli Wallach, coupled with great New York City locations and a robust soundtrack, this film is an underrated gangster classic.

- This movie marks the first time Henry Winkler ("The Fonz") ever made it to the big screen.

- The 1971 film The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight was a fictionalization on the life of Joey Gallo, whose fictional counterpart is played by actor Jerry Orbach from TV's Law & Order. Gallo and Orbach were longtime friends, with Orbach attending Gallo's funeral despite negative press.

Crazy Joe

Running Time: 1:40:53 Rating: R Genre: Drama

Synopsis:

Follow the rise and fall of New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo. It's a gritty 70's true crime story starring Peter Boyle, Rip Torn and Fred Williamson.

Starring:

Peter Boyle, Rip Torn, Luther Adler

Director:

Carlo Lizzani

Crazy Joe

(1:40:53)

By: Crazy Joe Released: 5/15/2009 Genre: Drama

24 Ratings

Peter Boyle turns in a fascinating performance as one of Brooklyn's toughest hoodlums, Joey Gallo. Gallo bucks the Manhattan Mafia and attempts to take over organized crime in Brooklyn in this gritty crime drama. Co-starring are Paula Prentiss, Rip Torn, Luther Adler and Henry Winkler.