Crime drama

Crazy Joe (1974): Cast & Plot

Name: Crazy Joe
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1974-02-08
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Cast: Peter Boyle, Tony Lip, Rip Torn, Henry Winkler, Carmine Caridi

Crazy Joe is a 1974 crime drama directed by Carlo Lizzani, starring Peter Boyle as Joe, Tony Lip and Rip Torn. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Released: February 8, 1974
Runtime: 1h 42m (102 min)
Director: Carlo Lizzani
Genres: Crime , Drama
Original language: English
Studio: Persky-Bright Productions
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Crazy Joe About?

The premise of Crazy Joe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An unflinching crime drama chronicling the meteoric rise and violent downfall of a New York Mafia figure, the film dramatizes the real-life story of notorious gangster Joey “Crazy” Gallo, exploring his street‑level notoriety, ruthless tactics, and the events that led to his murder.

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Cast & crew

Crazy Joe Cast & Characters

Peter Boyle leads the cast as Joe, with Tony Lip as Mafia Hood (uncredited) and Rip Torn as Richie. Directed by Carlo Lizzani; 41 actors are credited in all.

Director Carlo Lizzani

Peter Boyle as Joe
Tony Lip as Mafia Hood (uncredited)
Rip Torn as Richie
Henry Winkler as Mannie

Also Starring in Crazy Joe

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Carmine Caridi Jelly
Steve Vignari Falco Family Soldier Killer of Jelly (uncredited)
Luther Adler Falco
Frank Adonis Falco Family Soldier Gate Guard (uncredited)
Nella Dina Mrs. Falco (uncredited)
Eli Wallach Don Vittorio
Charles Cioffi Coletti
Fred Williamson Willy
Paula Prentiss Anne
Michael V. Gazzo
Fausto Tozzi Frank
Sam Coppola Chick
Mario Erpichini Danny
Ralph Wilcox Sam (uncredited)
Guido Leontini Angelo
Louis Guss Magliocco

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Hervé Villechaize Samson
Franco Lantieri Nunzio
Jay Rasumny Clyde Barrow (uncredited)
Dan Resin FBI Agent (uncredited)
F. William Parker
Adam Wade J.D.
Cornelia Sharpe
Peter Savage DeMarco
John C. Becher
Gabriele Torrei Cheech
Robert Riesel FBI Agent (uncredited)
Timothy Holley Lou (uncredited)
Jill Elikann Girl in Sequin Gown (uncredited)
Alexander Orfaly Doctor (uncredited)
Harrison Ressler Fire Rescue (uncredited)
David Rosario Boy Saved in Fire Scene (uncredited)
Henry Ferrentino
Tony Chiaramonte
Joe Anile
Nino Ruggeri
Anthony V. Palombizio

Plot

Crazy Joe Plot Summary

What happens in Crazy Joe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In New York City, the hot-tempered gangster Joe Gallo roars into a theater, pulling a knife on a man who complains about his talking during the movie. The moment quickly spirals into a broader life of crime as he climbs into a car with his brother Richie, along with the fearless Jelly Jelly and the blunt-witted Mannie Mannie. Dressed in masks and armed, they stage a brutal mob assassination at a restaurant, a shocking debut that binds this crew with a shared code of loyalty and volatile temper.

Full summary

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