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The mob movie they made BEFORE The Godfather made it cool.
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66
Rotten Tomatoes
36
Audience Score
36
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Crazy Joe (1974)

gritty 70s grimeforgotten gem energyScorsese's scrappy uncle

Overview

DramaCrime

The rise and fall of a Mafia gangster, based on the life of murdered New York gangster "Crazy" Joey Gallo.

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Content warning
mobsterjail

Standout Aspects

Acting

Peter Boyle's unhinged, magnetic intensity.

Direction

Carlo Lizzani's documentary-style authenticity.

Production

Genuine Brooklyn locations, pre-gentrification.

Best for:Solo: Late night, feeling like a film historian.·Rewatch: After you've seen every other mob movie twice.
Carlo Lizzani

Director

Carlo Lizzani

ReleasedFeb 8, 1974
Runtime1h 42m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Columbia Pictures
DDL Cinematografica

Top Cast

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Joe

Paula Prentiss

Paula Prentiss

Anne

Fred Williamson

Fred Williamson

Willy

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Richie

Charles Cioffi

Charles Cioffi

Coletti

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

Falco

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi

Jelly

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Mannie

Sam Coppola

Sam Coppola

Chick

Franco Lantieri

Franco Lantieri

Nunzio

Louis Guss

Louis Guss

Magliocco

Fausto Tozzi

Fausto Tozzi

Frank

Guido Leontini

Guido Leontini

Angelo

Mario Erpichini

Mario Erpichini

Danny

Michael V. Gazzo

Michael V. Gazzo

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Joey Gallo was still alive when filming began; he was murdered at Umberto's Clam House in 1972, making this essentially instant true crime.

Trivia

Coppola reportedly screened this for Godfather inspiration—then buried it. Boyle allegedly confronted him about it.

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CRAZY JOE - (1974) Trailer

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