Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (movie)

Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies (movie)

  • User score: 7
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Steven Fischler
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 1/20/2008

Movie description

Documentary portrays the saga of how Italian Americans went from being outsiders who were stereotyped as gangsters in American movies to insiders in Hollywood who took control of their own stories. Interviews, film clips and home movies from Italian American filmmakers highlight personal experiences and comment on Hollywood's politics and cultural impact.

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Paul Borghese

Paul Borghese

Role(s): Narrator

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Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Role(s): Calogero 'C' Anello

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Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

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Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

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Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

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