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The Joe Spinell Story (2001)

Movie ★ 5.3 49 min

Documentary

The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.

David Gregory Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 21, 2001
Runtime
49 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0327992
Studio
Blue Underground

Themes

Cast

Joe Cirillo Self William Lustig William Lustig Self Frank Pesce Frank Pesce Self Caroline Munro Caroline Munro Self Tony Conforti Self Buddy Giovinazzo Buddy Giovinazzo Self Jason Miller Jason Miller Self Grace Raimo Self Luke Walter Self Kate Forster Kate Forster Self Robert Forster Robert Forster Self Sonny Grosso Sonny Grosso Self Patrick Jude Self William James Kennedy Self Richard Lynch Richard Lynch Self Thomas C. Rainone Self John Scott Self Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Joe Spinell Story about?
The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.
Who directed The Joe Spinell Story?
The Joe Spinell Story was directed by David Gregory.
Who stars in The Joe Spinell Story?
The Joe Spinell Story stars Joe Cirillo, William Lustig, Frank Pesce, Caroline Munro.
When was The Joe Spinell Story released?
The Joe Spinell Story is a 2001 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Joe Spinell Story?
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