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The Joe Spinell Story (2001)

NR · 2001-08-21 · 49m · EN
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The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.

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David GregoryDirector

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Joe CirilloJoe CirilloSelfWilliam LustigWilliam LustigSelfFrank PesceFrank PesceSelfCaroline MunroCaroline MunroSelfTony ConfortiTony ConfortiSelfBuddy GiovinazzoBuddy GiovinazzoSelfJason MillerJason MillerSelfGrace RaimoGrace RaimoSelfLuke WalterLuke WalterSelfKate ForsterKate ForsterSelfRobert ForsterRobert ForsterSelfJoe SpinellJoe Spinell(archive footage)

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Maniac

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What is The Joe Spinell Story about?

The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.

How long is The Joe Spinell Story?

The Joe Spinell Story has a runtime of 49 minutes.