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Don Q

Don Q

20245.41h 48m

Overview

Feeding off decades of delusion, longtime Little Italy resident Don Q believes himself to be a powerful mafia figurehead set out to reclaim the neighborhood and its fleeting values. It isn't until the return of a ruthless ex-con that Q's fantasy is put to the test, landing the self-proclaimed Don and a loyal recruit in an ensuing turf war.

Directed by Claudio Bellante
Written by Claudio Bellante, Michael Domino
Produced by Michael Domino, Claudio Bellante, Armand Assante
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Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Don Q

Chuck Zito

Chuck Zito

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Saundra Santiago

Saundra Santiago

Antonia

Federico Castelluccio

Federico Castelluccio

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Vincent Pastore

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About Don Q

Don Q is a crime, drama, comedy film released in 2024. Directed by Claudio Bellante, it stars Armand Assante, Chuck Zito, Saundra Santiago. Feeding off decades of delusion, longtime Little Italy resident Don Q believes himself to be a powerful mafia figurehead set out to reclaim the neighborhood and its fleeting values. It isn't until the return of a ruthless ex-con that Q's fantasy is put to the test, landing the self-proclaimed Don and a loyal recruit in an ensuing turf war.

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