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The Don Is Dead (Beautiful But Deadly) (1973)

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Release Date: Nov 14, 1973 Wide

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In this organized crime drama (one of many that came in the wake of The Godfather), Frank (Robert Forster) is the son of a mafia kingpin. He puts together a heroin deal with the assist of brothers Vince (Al Lettieri) and Tony (Frederic Forrest), but realizes that a snitch is present when gunmen burst in and interrupt the drug deal. Shortly thereafter, Frank's father dies. The old man's rackets get divided between two mob families, one headed up by Don Angelo (Anthony Quinn) - but Vince and Tony

R, 1 hr. 54 min.

Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Richard Fleischer

Written By: Marvin H. Albert, Christopher Trumbo

In Theaters: Nov 14, 1973 Wide

On DVD: Apr 5, 2005

Cast

Anthony Quinn
Don Angelo
Frederic Forrest
Tony
Robert Forster
Frank
Al Lettieri
Vince
Angel Tompkins
Ruby
Charles Cioffi
Orlando
Victor Argo
Augie The Horse
Ina Balin
Nella
Val Bisoglio
Pete Lazatti
Robert Carricart
Spada
Anthony Charnota
Johnny Tresca
Frank de Kova
Giunta
Sid Haig
The Arab
Jo Anne Meredith
Marie
J. Duke Russo
Don Aggimio Bernardo
Joe Santos
Joe Lucci
Maurice Sherbanee
Corsican
George Skaff
Vito
Vic Tayback
Ralph Negri
Abe Vigoda
Don Tolusso
Louis Zorich
Mitch
Carlos Romero
Mariano Longobardo
Frank Christi
Harold Early

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A fun gangster potboiler made to cash in on the success of The Godfather. Full of shootings, double crosses, polyester and big '70s gas-guzzling cars.

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Chuck O'Leary

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