Joe Viterelli
Biography: Joseph "Joe" Viterelli (March 10, 1937 – January 28, 2004) was an Italian American actor known for his mafioso-orientated character roles. Joe Viterelli was born to Italian immigrants in Bronx, New York. Before Viterelli became an actor, he was a successful businessman in New York City. He had befriended director Leo Penn (actor Sean Penn's father), who initially tried but failed to persuade Viterelli to pursue acting because of his unique and typically Italian looks. Some years later, Sean Penn approached Viterelli and asked him to try out for a part as a favor: Viterelli did and went on to appear in State of Grace and then in over 40 movies. Joe Viterelli became an icon of Mafia-Movies. Viterelli died on January 28, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada due to a severe stomach hemorrhage, a complication of just-completed heart surgery. He was 66 years old. His last role was as a mobster in a 2004 Super Bowl ad for Staples, Inc. and his last movie role was as Jelly in Harold Ramis’ Analyze That.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 10, 1937
Deathday: January 28, 2004
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State of Grace
1990-09-14
State of Grace
Overview: Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie's sister Kathleen.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-14
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Black Rose of Harlem
1996-03-01
Black Rose of Harlem
Overview: A tragic love story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1920's Chicago jazz clubs. Georgia, a beautiful black singer catches the eye of mobster Johnny Varona. But Johnny is betrothed to the daughter of mob boss Costanza, a man you don't say no to... and live! Can Johnny and Georgia find a way to fulfill their love -and- stay alive? Or will the mob prove to be an insurmountable force.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-01
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Bullets Over Broadway
1994-10-14
Bullets Over Broadway
Overview: After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-14
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Eraser
1996-06-21
Eraser
Overview: U.S. Marshall John Kruger erases the identities of people enrolled in the Witness Protection Program. His current assignment is to protect Lee Cullen, who's uncovered evidence that the weapons manufacturer she works for has been selling to terrorist groups. When Kruger discovers that there's a corrupt agent within the program, he must guard his own life while trying to protect Lee's.
Genres: Action Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-21
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Analyze This
1999-03-05
Analyze This
Overview: Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerful Mafia racketeer who suffers from panic attacks. When Paul Vitti needs help dealing with his role in the "family," unlucky shrink Dr. Ben Sobel is given just days to resolve Vitti's emotional crisis and turn him into a happy, well-adjusted gangster.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-05
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Analyze That
2002-12-06
Analyze That
Overview: The mafia's Paul Vitti is back in prison and will need some serious counseling when he gets out. Naturally, he returns to his analyst Dr. Ben Sobel for help and finds that Sobel needs some serious help himself as he has inherited the family practice, as well as an excess stock of stress.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-06
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The Crossing Guard
1995-11-15
The Crossing Guard
Overview: Unable to move on from the loss of his daughter, Freddy, now a shell of the person he was before, swears to kill the man responsible for her death.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-15
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Shallow Hal
2001-11-01
Shallow Hal
Overview: After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-01
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Heaven's Prisoners
1996-05-17
Heaven's Prisoners
Overview: A hardened New Orleans cop, Dave Robicheaux, finally tosses in the badge and settles into life on the bayou with his wife. But a bizarre plane crash draws him back into the fray when his family is viciously threatened.
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-17
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See Spot Run
2001-03-02
See Spot Run
Overview: A drug sniffing agent canine is a target for an assassin boss so the FBI calls Witness Protection to send him somewhere else. Meanwhile a single Mom puts her 6 year old boy James in the care of her irresponsible, mailman, neighbor, Gordon, when the babysitter bails on her. Meanwhile, an assassin mob boss hires 2 goons to kill Agent 11. But when 11 escapes from the van when they tried to kill him, he hides in Gordon's Mailtruck that James is in too. And guess what they name him. Spot.
Genres: Family Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-02
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Ruby
1992-03-27
Ruby
Overview: Fact and fiction are combined in this story about Jack Ruby and a stripper, Candy Cane, and how they become involved in a conspiracy to kill J.F.K.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-27
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American Strays
1996-09-12
American Strays
Overview: Somewhere on the fringe of society, ten dangerous strangers are on a road to Red's Desert Oasis Diner. Packing more fire power than the LA police force, two hitmen, two hoods, two outlaws, and a mixed bag of other quirky characters hilariously converge for the showdown of a lifetime.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-12
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The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'
1999-07-31
The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-07-31
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Out to Sea
1997-07-02
Out to Sea
Overview: Care-free Charlie cons his widower brother-in-law Herb into an expenses-paid luxury cruise in search of rich, lonely ladies. The catch is that they are required to be dance hosts! With a tyrannical cruise director, and the luscious Liz and lovely Vivian, our heroes have lots of mis-adventures before they finally return to port.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-02
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Hitman's Run
1999-01-01
Hitman's Run
Overview: A former mob hitman, now in witness protection, is forced to come out of retirement when his family is threatened by his cohorts. He teams up with a skateboarding kid, who has a computer disk that the mob wants to get their hands on that has a list of new names for individuals in the FBI witness protection program. The list includes his dad, who separated from his mother years before and hadn't been seen since.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Looking For Lola
1997-12-31
Looking For Lola
Overview: Looking for Lola is a comical look at the world of relationships and highlights just how far we will go to impress that special someone... Mike (Mark Kassen) has moved to L.A. with dreams of being a writer. In order to keep his parents satisfied, he lies to them, telling of his instant success and wealth as an author. Lola (Ara Celi) has dreams of being a dancer; however her illegal status in the country has left her looking after her sleazy boss' mansion. the hilarity begins after the two meet. Both weave an intricate set of lies, painting a picture of success and wealth, in an attempt to woo the other. However, when their parents decide to visit them in California, it becomes extremely challenging to keep the comical facade alive!
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-31
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Facade
1999-06-15
Facade
Overview: It should have been a simple murder. But a botched job, an old flame, and too many loose ends can spell just one thing for businessman Colin Wentworth: chaos!
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-15
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Serving Sara
2002-08-23
Serving Sara
Overview: When Sara is served divorce papers while she is in New York, she is stunned. Not about to lose the fortune she amassed with her self-serving Texan husband, she makes an offer to her process server, Joe, that sets them off on a wild trip across the country.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-23
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Jane Austen's Mafia!
1998-07-24
Jane Austen's Mafia!
Overview: Takeoff on the Godfather with the son of a mafia king taking over for his dying father.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-24
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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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The Cure for Boredom
2001-10-02
The Cure for Boredom
Overview: Sex, love and murder abound when two guys, two waitresses and a group of mobsters meet.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-02
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Wannabes
2000-06-29
Wannabes
Overview: When two brothers Angelo and the younger Paulie, get into a fight,it's broken up by the local Mafia don, the much feared and respected Santo. Fed up with their dead-end-jobs, Angelo, Paulie and two freinds abandon the 9-5 grind
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-29
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Mobsters
1991-07-26
Mobsters
Overview: The story of a group of friends in turn of the century New York, from their early days as street hoods to their rise in the world of organized crime...
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-26
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The Firm
1993-06-30
The Firm
Overview: Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...
Genres: Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-30
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In the Shadow of a Killer
1992-04-27
In the Shadow of a Killer
Overview: Courtroom drama involving the mafia inspired by true events.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-27
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A Walk in the Park
1999-01-01
A Walk in the Park
Overview: A stand-up comic and commodities broker, failing in both professions, signs on as the chauffeur for the book tour of a renowned physicist, his friend's sister, who is confined to a wheelchair. After discovering she is a match for him in her acerbic wit, they fall for each other, but complications arise when she becomes suspicious of his motives.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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What She Doesn't Know
1992-02-23
What She Doesn't Know
Overview: An idealistic law school graduate comes to work in the New York D.A.'s office. Her first case leads her straight to her father, a veteran New York cop who may be involved in corruption.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-02-23
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