Dominic Chianese
Biography: Dominic Chianese (born February 24, 1931) is an American actor, singer, and musician. He is best known for his roles as Corrado "Junior" Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos (1999–2007), Johnny Ola in The Godfather Part II (1974), and Leander in Boardwalk Empire (2011–2013). Description above from the Wikipedia article Dominic Chianese, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: February 24, 1931
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The Godfather Part II
1974-12-20
The Godfather Part II
Overview: In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-20
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If Lucy Fell
1996-03-08
If Lucy Fell
Overview: Joe and Lucy are roommates and best friends. Lucy, whose love life is embarrassingly dull, convinces Joe, who is infatuated with a neighbor he's never met, that if they don't have stable romances within a month, they must jump off the Brooklyn Bridge.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-08
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Fort Apache, the Bronx
1981-02-06
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Overview: From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tuff cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.
Genres: Crime Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-06
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The Public Eye
1992-10-16
The Public Eye
Overview: A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-16
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The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
1981-03-24
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
Overview: The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic is a reduced, 386-minute version of the 1977 television miniseries, "Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television," released to video in 1981. Unlike the miniseries, which was presented in four segments (each with opening and closing credits), the Epic is presented as a single segment. In January 2016, HBO aired the Epic in its uncut and uncensored format, later making it available on its streaming platforms. The HBO showing contained most of the known deleted scenes, thereby lengthening the runtime of the Epic from its video release to 423 minutes.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-24
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Adrift in Manhattan
2007-01-10
Adrift in Manhattan
Overview: The lives of three lonely strangers intersect while commuting on New York's 1 and 9 subway lines.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-10
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Crimes of Fashion
2004-07-25
Crimes of Fashion
Overview: Brooke, a plain but creative and hard-working student at the top fashion school in the nation, who has come a long way from her tough childhood spent going from one foster home to another as an orphan. She has always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, and is thrilled to finally be on her way. But, when the grandfather she never knew about passes away, her life is suddenly turned upside down. Not only has he left her his estate, but he's left her in charge of the family business, as mob boss to one of the top crime syndicates that has been trying to go legit. If that isn't enough, the handsome new student she's falling for is actually an undercover FBI agent aiming to get dirt on her to bring down the family empire.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-07-25
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The Last New Yorker
2010-02-19
The Last New Yorker
Overview: Lifelong friends Lenny Sugarman and Ruben Liebner , both in their 70s, both dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers, barely recognize the Manhattan of their youth. The city they’ve loved for decades has become a playground for the too-rich; their places, the ones they’ve frequented for years, are now refuges from a changing world they’re increasingly unable to keep up with. When Lenny—a lone schemer all his life—finally gets in over his head, he decides to seek the one thing he’s never had: true love. But to achieve it, he may have to abandon the only place he’s ever known. THE LAST NEW YORKER is a tale of friendship, love and the world’s greatest city -- and how all three keep us young and make us feel alive.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-19
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Night Falls on Manhattan
1997-03-21
Night Falls on Manhattan
Overview: A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-21
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...And Justice for All
1979-10-19
...And Justice for All
Overview: An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-19
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
2011-06-17
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Overview: Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-06-17
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Hit and Run
1982-05-21
Hit and Run
Overview: Still grieving his young wife's death in a hit-and-run accident, Manhattan cab-driver David Marks accepts a regular evening assignment to drive a beautiful but enigmatic woman to a mansion outside New York. One night he tries to discover the truth behind his mystery fare; but in doing so finds himself wanted for a murder he didn't commit. There follows his frantic hunt to uncover the truth behind the murder: the action moves to the streets of New York as the police scour the city in pursuit. But the cab drivers of Manhattan join forces to aid the desperate fugitive, until the solution is finally revealed in a sudden and bizarre end to the mystery.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-05-21
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The Lost Capone
1990-09-10
The Lost Capone
Overview: While Al Capone works his way up from top-dog street gang thug captain in Chicago to U.S. crime king, his brother Jimmy Capone chooses the righteous way, actually with father's blessing, leaving Illinois for small town Harmony in Nebraska, where he adopts the alias Richard Hart, marries teacher Kathleen, has offspring and becomes its incorruptible town marshal, with a loyal Indian deputy. When his efficient fight against Al's illegal alcohol trade starts to bite financially, the gang's top lawyer is sent to buy 'Hart' or order his death, but recognizes Jimmy and arranges a fraternal reunion in Chicago. Yet money nor threats can turn Jimmy bad...
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-10
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Under Hellgate Bridge
2000-09-25
Under Hellgate Bridge
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Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-25
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Q & A
1990-04-27
Q & A
Overview: A young district attorney seeking to prove a case against a corrupt police detective encounters a former lover and her new protector, a crime boss who refuses to help him.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-27
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Gotti
1996-08-17
Gotti
Overview: John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in America. Life is good, but suspicion creeps in, and greed, rule-breaking and his high public profile all threaten to topple him.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-17
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Out for Justice
1991-04-12
Out for Justice
Overview: Gino Felino is an NYPD detective from Brooklyn who knows everyone and everything in his neighborhood. Killing his partner was someone's big mistake... because he's now out for justice.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-12
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Dog Day Afternoon
1975-09-21
Dog Day Afternoon
Overview: Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-09-21
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All the President's Men
1976-04-09
All the President's Men
Overview: During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.
Genres: Drama History Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-09
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Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
2008-01-20
Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies
Overview: Documentary portrays the saga of how Italian Americans went from being outsiders who were stereotyped as gangsters in American movies to insiders in Hollywood who took control of their own stories. Interviews, film clips and home movies from Italian American filmmakers highlight personal experiences and comment on Hollywood's politics and cultural impact.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-20
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When Will I Be Loved
2004-06-06
When Will I Be Loved
Overview: Feeling undervalued by her boyfriend, a young woman begins to explore her sexuality with other people.
Genres: Drama Thriller Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-06
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Active Adults
2017-11-21
Active Adults
Overview: Malcolm and Lily try to start their lives as they watch Malcolm's grandparents' fall apart.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-21
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Unfaithful
2002-05-10
Unfaithful
Overview: Connie is a wife and mother whose 11-year marriage to Edward has lost its sexual spark. When Connie literally runs into handsome book collector Paul, he sweeps her into an all-consuming affair. But Edward soon becomes suspicious and decides to confront the other man.
Genres: Thriller Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-10
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Umberto D.
Umberto D.
Overview: An American remake of the iconic Italian neo-realist postwar masterpiece. When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
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Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
1998-01-01
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
Overview: Two young men who have been friends since early childhood decide to go on a trip to find a third friend who has long since disappeared. Stories they have heard indicate that the friend has been seen in an apparently rambling, incoherent state at Coney Island. Their trip leads them to a number of adventures involving the otherworld-like life at the Park and revelations related to their own pasts including the death of one's sister, a failed past relationship, financial failings, and alcoholism.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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The Family
2013-09-13
The Family
Overview: After ratting out his Mafia cohorts, Giovanni Manzoni and his family enter the Witness Protection Program and relocate to a sleepy town in France. Despite the best efforts of their handler to keep them in line, Giovanni (now called Fred Blake), his wife and children can't help but resort to doing things the "family" way. However, their dependence on such old habits places everyone in danger from vengeful mobsters.
Genres: Crime Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-13
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The Night We Never Met
1993-04-30
The Night We Never Met
Overview: Sam has a problem with his roommates: they are disgusting, and don't seem to share his views on responsibility, privacy, and basic hygine. Such is his discomfort with his living arrangements that he agrees to share the occupancy of another flat: he gets two nights a week, the owner (a sleazy frat-boy yuppie named Brian, soon to be married) and Ellen (a would-be painter seeking relief from her boring marriage) each get their seperate nights in the flat. Things go extremely well until Sam and Brian swap nights without telling Ellen, who attributes the "nice" things that happen around the place to the slob Brian, while berating the responsible Sam for his hedonistic lifestyle.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-30
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On the Yard
1978-09-16
On the Yard
Overview: Chilly is "top con" on the yard, a title that gives him absolute power. Power to make the rules. Power to kill. When a young con confronts Chilly's power, he learns the vicious price of defiance.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-09-16
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Firepower
1979-04-27
Firepower
Overview: A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-04-27
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James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
2013-12-22
James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend
Overview: In the half-hour tribute, friends and colleagues remember the three-time Emmy winner, who died June 19 at age 51. The special features clips of Gandolfini’s work as well as behind-the-scenes footage.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-22
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Fingers
1978-03-02
Fingers
Overview: A wanna-be concert pianist spends his days making a living by collecting debts for his Mafioso father, a lifestyle that could eventually ruin his dreams of a musical career.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-02
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Fuzz
1972-07-14
Fuzz
Overview: Police in Boston search for a mad bomber trying to extort money from the city.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-07-14
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A Time for Miracles
1980-12-21
A Time for Miracles
Overview: Elizabeth Bayley Seton, America's first native-born saint and founder of the Sisters of Charity, is the subject of this inspiring biopic. After the tragic death of her husband, Seton converts to Catholicism. Once again, she suffers terrible loss when two of her children die, but goes on to found the American Sisters of Charity and the first American Catholic schools. Seton died in 1826 and was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-21
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Cradle Will Rock
1999-12-10
Cradle Will Rock
Overview: A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-10
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King of the Corner
2004-06-08
King of the Corner
Overview: Leo Spivak is drifting through life without a compass. His father is aging fast, his teenage daughter is rebelling, his protégé is after his job and his wife is losing her patience. A twist of fate and some bizarre wisdom from a "freelance rabbi" help Leo navigate the murky waters of his life and turn his crisis into a second-chance.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-08
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