The Don Is Dead

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Summary:
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 ... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Anthony Quinn - (Don Angelo)
Frederic Forrest - (Tony)
Robert Forster - (Frank)
Al Lettieri - (Vince)
Angel Tompkins - (Ruby)
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Review:
This obvious cash-in on the success of The Godfather is a competent but uninspired affair. Marvin Albert's screenplay is pro-forma at best, trotting out the usual collection of shootouts and back room mobster meetings but forgetting to include the colorful details and twists that would redeem its mundane plotting. Richard Fleischer's direc... Continue >>

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