Product Details

• Actors: Armand Assante, Anthony Quinn, William Forsythe, Richard C. Sarafian, Frank Vincent
• Directors: Robert Harmon
• Writers: Gene Mustain, Jerry Capeci, Steve Shagan
• Producers: David Coatsworth, Gary Lucchesi, Robert McMinn
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Hbo Home Video
• VHS Release Date: January 13, 1998
• Run Time: 116 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304285116
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,762 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A very impressive treatment of the rise and fall of New York crime boss John Gotti, this made-for-TV movie succeeds in large measure because of the outstanding work of Armand Assante (I, The Jury, Mambo Kings) as Gotti. Assante creates a complex portrayal of a man loyal to the mob while struggling with personal demons and his own self-destructive ambitions. The film traces the dapper don's rise through the ranks of the Gambino crime family, first through the patronage of his mentor (Anthony Quinn) and then through a brazen assassination of the Gambino boss. Eventually Gotti's world crashes around him as his arrogance over beating the government at trial and his thirst for the limelight causes a rift with his right-hand man, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (William Forsythe). Gotti boasts terrific New York City locales and a truly impressive cast, including standout work by Forsythe and Quinn. But it's Assante's movie all the way, and he makes the most out of a larger than life character by making him seem no more, and no less, than human and flawed. --Robert Lane

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 20, 2006

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Just Another Opinion (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don (DVD)

For those who enjoy "mob movies" (as I do), this is one of the best. Armand Assante turns in an outstanding performance in the title role, supported by a superb cast, including Anthony Quinn as Gambino family underboss Aniello Dellacroce, Gotti's mob mentor. It is well-scripted, beautifully acted, and highly entertaining. Don't miss it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful movie, December 22, 2006

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Cool Breeze (Wash. D.C) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don (DVD)

This movie was great. It's up there with "Goodfellas" and "Casino". Armand Assante becomes John Gotti right before your eyes. The acting was great, the story was great, the movie was great. A real 5 star movie. If you love mafia movies, this is one you should have in your collection.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Gotti, August 23, 2006

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Anthony Quinzio - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don (DVD)

The movie had its moments some of the dialogue was hard to understand but the acting was fine. Assante and Quinn both were very good in their roles. It's worth buying if your into mafia movies.