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Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

Inside the heart and mind of the Mafia.

19994.32h 50m

Overview

The true life story of mafia boss Joesph Bonanno. The story spans from Bonanno's early beginings in Italy, to his conquests in America.

Directed by Michel Poulette
Written by Bill Bonanno, Sergio Lalli, Thomas Michael Donnelly
Produced by Kevin Tierney, Tommaso Calevi
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Top Cast

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Joseph Bonanno, age 94

Guido Grasso Jr.

Guido Grasso Jr.

Peter Maggadino

Bruce Ramsay

Bruce Ramsay

Joseph Bonanno (Ages 17-27)

Tony Nardi

Tony Nardi

Joseph Bonanno (Ages 35-61)

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Salvatore Bonanno

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Salvatore Maranzano

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Vito DeFilippo

Gaspar DiGregario (Young)

Domenico Fiore

Domenico Fiore

Gaspar DiGregario (Older)

Zachary Bennett

Zachary Bennett

Bill Bonanno

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Aldo Tirelli

Bastiano Buster Domingo

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About Bonanno: A Godfather's Story

Bonanno: A Godfather's Story is a crime, drama, romance, family film released in 1999. Directed by Michel Poulette, it stars Martin Landau, Guido Grasso Jr., Bruce Ramsay. The true life story of mafia boss Joesph Bonanno. The story spans from Bonanno's early beginings in Italy, to his conquests in America.

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