Joseph R. Gannascoli
Biography: Joseph R. Gannascoli (born February 15, 1959) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Vito Spatafore on the HBO series The Sopranos. Prior to acting, Gannascoli was a professional chef. Gannascoli was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In the 1980s, he attended St. John's University for two years, majoring in communications. He began his cooking career at Manhattan Market in 1981, before leaving to work at Commander's Palace in New Orleans, and then at various restaurants around the country.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 15, 1959
Deathday: N/A
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On the Run
1999-01-29
On the Run
Overview: Albert is an introverted travel agent living a lonely life in New York. When Louie, his best friend from childhood, appears having just escaped from prison, Albert's quiet existence is permanently disrupted. what ensues is one long, crazy night in New York that will change both their lives forever.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-29
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Beer League
2006-09-15
Beer League
Overview: An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game to avoid getting kicked out of the local league.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-15
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The Funeral
1996-01-26
The Funeral
Overview: After the funeral of one of their own, a criminal family decides to embark on an emotionally unnerving journey in an attempt to exact bloody revenge.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-26
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Corrado
2009-01-01
Corrado
Overview: A ruthless mafia hit man is transformed when he rescues a woman who takes the fall for one of his hits.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Circus Maximus
2011-09-13
Circus Maximus
Overview: When screenwriter Cal Neros fritters away a million-dollar advance on a script and blows his deadline, the studio boss gives him one week to write the sickest movie ever committed to the screen.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-13
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The Kings of Brooklyn
2004-06-09
The Kings of Brooklyn
Overview: Three childhood friends from Brooklyn are corrupted by the dark side of Wall Street and suffer the consequences of innocence and ignorance.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-09
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An Act of War
2015-03-10
An Act of War
Overview: Battling insomnia and undiagnosed PTSD, a war veteran works nights as a projectionist at a decrepit theater. While struggling to adapt to civilian life, he soon finds himself tangled in an inescapable web of seduction, addiction, and violence.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-10
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Leaving Circadia
2014-06-14
Leaving Circadia
Overview: New Yorkers on the cusp of thirty strive to balance their fading dreams with the growing responsibilities of life, love, and career.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-14
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Ed Wood
1994-09-28
Ed Wood
Overview: The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.
Genres: Comedy Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-09-28
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Meet the Mobsters
2005-08-10
Meet the Mobsters
Overview: Down-and-out lounge singer Johnny Slade is hired by a mystery man to open a hot new club, the catch being he's given a new--and terrible--song to sing each night. Noticing that whenever he sings one a new crime is committed, Johnny gradually realizes his songwriter-benefactor is a powerful mob boss in hiding and his "Greatest Hits" are the only way the man can give orders to his crew...
Genres: Comedy Crime Music Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-08-10
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Basquiat
1996-08-09
Basquiat
Overview: The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-09
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Submission
1995-06-13
Submission
Overview: Benicio del Toro's 1995 short film
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-13
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Rob the Mob
2014-03-21
Rob the Mob
Overview: The true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs and got away with it… for a while… until they stumble upon a score bigger than they ever planned and become targets of both the mob and the FBI.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-21
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The Brawler
2019-01-18
The Brawler
Overview: The true story of underdog boxer, Chuck Wepner, who gets a shot to fight the champ, Muhammed Ali.
Genres: Crime Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-18
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Men in Black 3
2012-05-23
Men in Black 3
Overview: Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-23
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The Fuzz
2013-09-09
The Fuzz
Overview: When a string of violent, drug-related crimes rock the seedy Puppet Town neighborhood, Herbie, a puppet cop, must work together with his hapless human partner Sanchez to track down the dangerous puppet drug dealer Rainbow Brown, who will stop at nothing in becoming the most powerful criminal in the city.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-09
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Blowfish
2007-10-06
Blowfish
Overview: Everyone in the trailer park has a secret of their own, including Nick and Gino. Without the comforting distractions of Brooklyn, the brothers lose grip of their long-defined roles, which threatens to expose the unspoken Family secret, that each has kept from the other, for twenty years.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-06
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Other Plans
2014-01-01
Other Plans
Overview: Through a case of mistaken identity, a young executive falls for a man who doesn't fit the life plan she's followed since childhood.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-01
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College Road Trip
2008-03-07
College Road Trip
Overview: When an overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the perfect college, her overprotective cop father also decides to accompany her in order to keep her on the straight and narrow.
Genres: Comedy Family Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-07
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Mickey Blue Eyes
1999-08-16
Mickey Blue Eyes
Overview: An English auctioneer proposes to the daughter of a mafia kingpin, only to realize that certain "favors" would be asked of him.
Genres: Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-16
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Never Talk to Strangers
1995-10-20
Never Talk to Strangers
Overview: Sarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive young man, Tony Ramirez, and falls in love with him. As a cause of this relationship, she changes her personality when she begins to receive anonymous telephone calls.
Genres: Thriller Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-20
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Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
2015-07-15
Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2
Overview: This show is not produced or released by HBO & includes rare never seen footage! See Bloopers, Retakes, & Candid Videos! Visit Filming Locations & watch Flights, Crashes & Whackings! 15 Cast Commentaries illustrate 6 Seasons!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-15
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Jason's Letter
2017-12-12
Jason's Letter
Overview: This powerful film addresses the unarmed police shooting in America thru the eye's of 2-young boys, one of whom had to give his life in order for change to even be considered.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-12
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