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Michael Franzese

Born May 27, 1951 · Brooklyn, New York, USA (age 75)

Michael Franzese (born May 27, 1951) is an American former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss John Franzese. Franzese was enrolled in a pre-med program at Hofstra University, but dropped out to make money for his family after his father was sentenced to 50 years in prison for bank robbery in 1967. He eventually helped implement a scheme to defr…

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Savage StreetsSavage Streets · 1984
Savage Streets
★ 6.31984
MovieActionCrime
Brenda, vivacious leader of the "Satins", a fun-loving group of pretty high school girls, searches for deadly vengeance against the gang members who assaulted her deaf-mute sister.
Let There Be LightLet There Be Light · 2017
Let There Be Light
★ 5.52017
MovieDrama
An atheist goes through a near-death experience in an auto accident before converting to Christianity.
MausoleumMausoleum · 1983
Mausoleum
★ 5.11983
MovieHorror
By way of an unnatural urge during her Mother's funeral, Susan enters her family's mausoleum, which unleashes an evil presence to lurk inside of her.
Knights of the CityKnights of the City · 1986
Knights of the City
★ 5.21986
MovieActionMusic
A street Gang that is also a rap group tries to get a record contract.
God the FatherGod the Father · 2014
God the Father
★ 6.52014
MovieDocumentary
Michael Franzese, the son of a Colombo crime family under boss, recounts his spiritual transformation.
The Definitive Guide to the MobThe Definitive Guide to the Mob · 2012
The Definitive Guide to the Mob
2012
MovieDocumentaryCrime
What is life really like in the American mafia? How do you get in, get made and make money? And what happens when you get in too deep? THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE MOB answers all of these questions and more by turning to the ultimate authority: former Colombo family captain Michael Franzese. Michael grew up in this world, following in the footsteps of his father, Colombo family underboss Sonny Franzese, and he earned more money for the organization than anyone since Al Capone. Michael also did what no made man has ever done before or since: he publicly quit La Cosa Nostra -- without going into witness protection -- and lived to tell the tale. This fast- paced, two-hour special takes viewers on a step-by-step journey through the world's most famous criminal organization as lived by one of its most notorious members. You'll find out exactly how the mob works -- and wonder how Michael Franzese is still alive.

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The Definitive Guide to the MobThe Definitive Guide to the Mob · 2012
The Definitive Guide to the Mob
2012
MovieDocumentaryCrime
What is life really like in the American mafia? How do you get in, get made and make money? And what happens when you get in too deep? THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE MOB answers all of these questions and more by turning to the ultimate authority: former Colombo family captain Michael Franzese. Michael grew up in this world, following in the footsteps of his father, Colombo family underboss Sonny Franzese, and he earned more money for the organization than anyone since Al Capone. Michael also did what no made man has ever done before or since: he publicly quit La Cosa Nostra -- without going into witness protection -- and lived to tell the tale. This fast- paced, two-hour special takes viewers on a step-by-step journey through the world's most famous criminal organization as lived by one of its most notorious members. You'll find out exactly how the mob works -- and wonder how Michael Franzese is still alive.

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