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The Godson

The Godson

Some wise guys aren't so smart!

19983.11h 40m

Overview

After the death of his older brother, Guiseppe "the guppy" Calzone becomes head of the Calzone Mob family. His aging father knows his son is not cut out for the job, so he sends him to "Mafia University". The head of a rival Mafia Family sees this as an opportunity to strike and bring the Calzone Family to its knees. Surrounded by danger, double-crossing and pasta.

Directed by Bob Hoge
Written by Bob Hoge
Produced by Jeff Ritchie, Kevin Flint
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Top Cast

Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney Dangerfield

The Rodfather

Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald

Guppy Calzone

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

The Oddfather

Fabiana Udenio

Fabiana Udenio

Don Na

Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno

Bugsy

Paul Greenberg

Paul Greenberg

Frito Calzone

Carol Arthur

Carol Arthur

Mama Calzone

Barbara Crampton

Barbara Crampton

Goldy

Bob Hoge

Bob Hoge

Sunny Calzone

Irwin Keyes

Irwin Keyes

Tracy Dick

Themes & Keywords

crime bossparodymobsterorganized crimemafia

About The Godson

The Godson is a action, comedy, crime film released in 1998 exploring themes of crime boss, parody, mobster, organized crime, mafia. Directed by Bob Hoge, it stars Rodney Dangerfield, Kevin McDonald, Dom DeLuise. After the death of his older brother, Guiseppe "the guppy" Calzone becomes head of the Calzone Mob family. His aging father knows his son is not cut out for the job, so he sends him to "Mafia University". The head of a rival Mafia Family sees this as an opportunity to strike and bring the Calzone Family to its knees. Surrounded by danger, double-crossing and pasta.

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