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Bookmark this pageThe Don Is Dead (1973)
Director: Richard Fleischer
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From Time Out Film Guide
All too obviously trying to cash in on the success of The Godfather, this tale of Mafiosi dividing up Las Vegas between themselves, and then resorting to doublecross to get more than their fair share, still manages to hold the interest. Quinn is surprisingly subdued and effective as the big boss, Forrest turns in a nice performance as a young member of the family wanting out, and Fleischer handles the material in pleasantly forthright fashion.Author: GA
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- mr.mike said...
- Posted on Apr 04 2010 14:46 OK mafia flick would've been better if not done in TV-movie fashion. Forrest doing Brando's nasal voice is priceless.
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Cast & crew
Director: Richard Fleischer
Producer: Hal B Wallis
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Frederic Forrest, Robert Forster, Al Lettieri, Charles Cioffi, Angel Tompkins full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 117 mins
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