Mean Frank and Crazy Tony (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1973, Mean Frank and Crazy Tony is a comedy and crime film directed by Michele Lupo, running about 93 minutes. “Crazy enough to take on the cops and the mob... Mean enough to whip 'em!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There's trouble in Frankie Diomede's criminal empire in Genoa. A French gangster has moved into his territory, so he flies home to take care of business. He promptly has himself arrested so that he'll have the perfect alibi when the bodies start piling up. But it turns out his enemies have enough juice to keep him in prison, his associates start dying and the attempts on his life start. Cue Tony Breda, a wannabe wiseguy, who has a plan to spring Frankie from jail.
Who’s in it. Mean Frank and Crazy Tony stars Lee Van Cleef as Frankie, Tony Lo Bianco as Tony, Edwige Fenech as Orchidea and Jean Rochefort as Louis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Mean Frank and Crazy Tony has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mean Frank and Crazy Tony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mean Frank and Crazy Tony tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mean Frank and Crazy Tony (1973)?
- In US, Mean Frank and Crazy Tony is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mean Frank and Crazy Tony worth watching?
- Mean Frank and Crazy Tony holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mean Frank and Crazy Tony?
- Mean Frank and Crazy Tony stars Lee Van Cleef, Tony Lo Bianco, Edwige Fenech, Jean Rochefort and Fausto Tozzi.
- When was Mean Frank and Crazy Tony released?
- Mean Frank and Crazy Tony was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.