The Don Is Dead

The Don Is Dead

Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.

R 1973 · 106 min · ★ 5.9 · Crime, Drama

After his mistress is murdered, a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.

Directed by Richard Fleischer · Written by Marvin H. Albert

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