Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

2008 NR 8

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...

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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Main Cast

Paul Borghese Paul Borghese Narrator
Francis Capra Francis Capra Calogero 'C' Anello
Dominic Chianese Dominic Chianese
Ben Gazzara Ben Gazzara
Chazz Palminteri Chazz Palminteri
Isabella Rossellini Isabella Rossellini
Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci
John Turturro John Turturro
David Chase David Chase
William DeMeo William DeMeo

Appearances

John Caglione Jr. John Caglione Jr.
Frank Capra Jr. Frank Capra Jr.

Creators

Steven Fischler Steven Fischler Director
Rosanne Deluca Braun Rosanne Deluca Braun Story

Info about Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies

Studio(s): Beachcomber Films, Pacific Street Films

Originally Released: United States on Jan 20, 2008

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Genres: Documentary

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