Mafioso: The Father The Son

Mafioso: The Father The Son

2004 · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · Action, Drama, Thriller

When the head of a mafia clan is perceived to be weakening, his family suffers a series of attacks. It is up to his son, Frankie, to figure out who’s behind the plot before they are all wiped out.

Directed by Anthony Caldarella · Written by Sal Mazzotta

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Sal Mazzotta Frank Paradiso
Leo Rossi Vito Lupo
Robert Costanzo Antonio Paradiso
Johnny Williams Danny Defino
Ken Lerner Sid Freeman
Tony Devon Louie Eggs
Tamela D'Amico Gina Paradiso
Susan Priver Lisa Paradiso
Freddie Ganno Vince Lupo
Louis Albano Doc

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