| | | Based on the true story of real-life Godfather Paul Castellano
Features: DVD
On December 17, 1985, New Yorkers woke up to a headline that made an underworld hit a front-page story. The murder took place on the street in front of Sparks Steak House, and the victim was Paul Castellano--The Godfather. Castellano wanted to legalize the Mafia into a modern-day business, with himself as CEO. The hit on Castellano not only shook the mob world, but also thrust a new godfather into the spotlight--a young man named John Gotti. Boss Of Bosses is the powerful and unexpectedly moving story of the rise and fall of the infamous crime boss Paul Castellano (portrayed by Chazz Palminteri), head of the Gambino crime family. The film traces back to how, as a young man, he became involved with the mob; through the Byzantine background of the Mafia; and to the personal relationships he shared with his wife, children and mistress. Castellano's visionary plan to evolve La Cosa Nostra into a legitimate business, defying mob tradition, ultimately leads to his assassination by members of the family, marking an end of an era for the Mafia.
"Chazz Palminteri is a smart and soulful Paul Castellano." Wall Street Journal
"A powerful dive into a mobster's soul. Great acting and directing." Rocky Mountain News
Editor's Note
Chazz Palminteri stars as Paul Castellano, the head of the Gambino crime family prior to John Gotti. This made for cable feature, based on a bestselling book written by FBI agents who investigated Castellano, tells the story of the racketeering mobster from his marrying into the Gambino, his days running the Gambino syndicate and his feud with the infamous Gotti. The American dream personified, "Big Paulie's" tumble from the top is initiated by a Colombian maid he had a long-time affair with. This riveting drama shows how she tipped the feds and assisted in bugging Castellano's mansion, gaining evidence that would put him in prison in 1984 for sanctioning 24 murders. From the director of MURDER AT 1600.
| Features | Audio: Dolby Digital Surround | | Scene Access | | Interactive Menus | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | Cast & Director Film Highlights | | Subtitles: English French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Turner Home Entertainment |
| Release Date: 10/23/2001 |
| Running Time: 94 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 6603 | | UPC: 00053939660326 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
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