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The Joe Spinell Story (2001): Cast

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The Joe Spinell Story is a 2001 documentary directed by David Gregory, starring Joe Spinell, Robert Forster and Steven Spielberg. It runs 49 minutes.

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The Joe Spinell Story (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
49 min
Director
David Gregory
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Joe Spinell Story About?

The premise of The Joe Spinell Story without spoilers.

A documentary made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). It chronicles Joe Spinell’s career, noting his turn as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Though famed as a character actor, Spinell co‑wrote and played the titular serial killer in Maniac.

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Cast & crew

The Joe Spinell Story Cast

Joe Spinell leads the cast, with Robert Forster and Steven Spielberg. Directed by David Gregory; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Gregory

More films directed by David Gregory, best-rated first: Enter the Clones of Bruce, Taste the Blood of Martin, Mega Lightning and Krampus: The Return.

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The Joe Spinell Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Joe Spinell Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Joe Spinell Story?

The Joe Spinell Story runs 49 minutes.

When was The Joe Spinell Story released?

The Joe Spinell Story was released on August 21, 2001.

Who directed The Joe Spinell Story?

The Joe Spinell Story was directed by David Gregory.

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Who is in the cast of The Joe Spinell Story?

The Joe Spinell Story stars Joe Spinell, Robert Forster and Steven Spielberg, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Joe Spinell Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Joe Spinell Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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