Playing for the Mob (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, Playing for the Mob is a documentary film directed by Joe Lavine, running about 77 minutes. “In 1978, America's Most Powerful Crime Family Went to College.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of how mobster Henry Hill - played by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese 1990 classic, Goodfellas - helped orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games in the 1978-79 season. The details of that point-shaving scandal are revealed for the first time on film through the testimony of the players, the federal investigators and the actual fixers. Playing For The Mob may be set in the seemingly golden world of college basketball, but like Goodfellas, this is a tale of greed, betrayal and reckoning. Ultimately, they both share the same message: With that much money at stake, you can't trust anybody.
Who’s in it. Playing for the Mob stars Ray Liotta as Narrator, Henry Hill as Himself, Jim Sweeney as Himself and Rick Kuhn as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Playing for the Mob has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing for the Mob page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing for the Mob (2014)?
- In GB, Playing for the Mob is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Playing for the Mob worth watching?
- Playing for the Mob holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing for the Mob?
- Playing for the Mob stars Ray Liotta, Henry Hill, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kuhn and Eric Cobb.
- When was Playing for the Mob released?
- Playing for the Mob was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.