Mafia Doctor (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2003, Mafia Doctor is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alex Chapple. “The Mob Paid His Way. Now He's Paying the Price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Growing up poor on the streets of New Jersey, Frank Siena (Danny Nucci) has little hope of realizing his dream of becoming a doctor. But "fate" has a way of intervening. Now a brilliant, successful cardiac surgeon, Frank seems to have it all, except for one terrible secret: Before he swore to save lives and do no harm, Frank took another oath... to mob boss Nicola Delarusso (Paul Sorvino), who paid his way through medical school in exchange for absolute loyalty. And when Delarusso demands payment in full Frank suffers a crisis of conscience that could cost him his job, his wife... and his life!
Who’s in it. Mafia Doctor stars Paul Sorvino as Nicola Dellarusso, Olympia Dukakis as Rose Dellarusso, Danny Nucci as Frank Siena and Joanne Kelly as Loreena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Mafia Doctor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mafia Doctor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mafia Doctor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mafia Doctor (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mafia Doctor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mafia Doctor worth watching?
- Mafia Doctor holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mafia Doctor?
- Mafia Doctor stars Paul Sorvino, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Nucci, Joanne Kelly and Jonathan Scarfe.
- When was Mafia Doctor released?
- Mafia Doctor was released in 2003.