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The Wannabe

The Wannabe

Respect isn't earned. It's stolen.

20155.11h 30mR

Overview

Based on true events, The Wannabe, a story about Thomas, a man obsessed with Mafia culture during the 1990s in New York City. When Thomas’s failed attempts to fix the trial of infamous mobster John Gotti gets him rejected by the people he idolizes most, he sets off on a drug infused crime spree with his girlfriend and longtime mob groupie, Rose, by brazenly robbing the local Mafia hangouts.

Directed by Nick Sandow
Written by Nick Sandow
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Top Cast

Vincent Piazza

Vincent Piazza

Thomas

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Rose

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Alphonse

David Zayas

David Zayas

Pablo Guzman

Domenick Lombardozzi

Domenick Lombardozzi

Mickey

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Jerry

Nick Sandow

Nick Sandow

Anthony

Doug E. Doug

Doug E. Doug

The Twin

George Carroll

George Carroll

Bruce Cutler

Vincenzo Amato

Vincenzo Amato

Richie

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About The Wannabe

The Wannabe is a thriller, mystery, crime, drama film released in 2015. Directed by Nick Sandow, it stars Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette, Michael Imperioli. Based on true events, The Wannabe, a story about Thomas, a man obsessed with Mafia culture during the 1990s in New York City. When Thomas’s failed attempts to fix the trial of infamous mobster John Gotti gets him rejected by the people he idolizes most, he sets off on a drug infused crime spree with his girlfriend and longtime mob groupie, Rose, by brazenly robbing the local Mafia hangouts.

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