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Bella Mafia

  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.5K
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Nastassja Kinski, Jennifer Tilly, Vanessa Redgrave, and Illeana Douglas in Bella Mafia (1997)
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Starting in Palermo, Italy, 1977 - The ups and downs of a mafia family opposed to drug trade until the men are murdered and the widows take over.Starting in Palermo, Italy, 1977 - The ups and downs of a mafia family opposed to drug trade until the men are murdered and the widows take over.Starting in Palermo, Italy, 1977 - The ups and downs of a mafia family opposed to drug trade until the men are murdered and the widows take over.

  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writer
    • Lynda La Plante
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Redgrave
    • Dennis Farina
    • Nastassja Kinski
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writer
      • Lynda La Plante
    • Stars
      • Vanessa Redgrave
      • Dennis Farina
      • Nastassja Kinski
    • 45User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

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    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Graziella Luciano
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Don Roberto Luciano
    Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski
    • Sophia Luciano
    Jennifer Tilly
    Jennifer Tilly
    • Moyra Luciano
    Illeana Douglas
    Illeana Douglas
    • Teresa Scorpio Luciano
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Luka
    Gina Philips
    Gina Philips
    • Rosa Luciano
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Anthony Moreno
    Franco Nero
    Franco Nero
    • Mario Domino
    Peter Bogdanovich
    Peter Bogdanovich
    • Vito Giancamo
    Carmen Argenziano
    Carmen Argenziano
    • Castellano
    Michael Hayden
    Michael Hayden
    • Michael Luciano
    Richard Joseph Paul
    Richard Joseph Paul
    • Constantino Luciano
    W. Earl Brown
    W. Earl Brown
    • Fredrico Luciano
    Tony Maggio
    • Alfredo Luciano
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Commissar
    Christopher Shaw
    Christopher Shaw
    • Giorgio Corolla
    Michael Raynor
    Michael Raynor
    • Mickey Diamond
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writer
      • Lynda La Plante
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    • Trivia
      A 2018 article by The New Yorker details that Illeana Douglas's casting in the film came as a hush settlement from CBS media executive Leslie Moonves so she wouldn't follow with a potential sexual assault lawsuit over another project. Douglas was initially cast on a TV sitcom and after rejecting advances from the producer, she was fired from the sitcom. Douglas confirmed the incident in the wake of MeToo movement when Moonves was accused of numerous allegations of abuse and harassment, which ended his career on CBS.
    • Goofs
      After Signor Musetti (Michael Kagen) is poisoned and collapses in his limo, he is seen dancing with Teresa (Illena Douglas) at the wedding reception which he had already left.
    • Quotes

      Luka - Age 10: Are you some kind of prisoner?

      Giorgio Corolla: Possibly, but only of my own physical deformities.

      Luka - Age 10: You're not eating?

      Giorgio Corolla: Help yourself.

      Luka - Age 10: Whats that stink in here? Do you go in your pants?

      Giorgio Corolla: [chuckles] No, not today, fortunatly

      Luka - Age 10: How old are you?

      Giorgio Corolla: Older then anyone anticipated I would ever live to be, especially my father. How old are you?

      Luka - Age 10: I dunno... Watcha got all these books for?

      Giorgio Corolla: I read.

      Luka - Age 10: You're a gargoyle! I like you, pig face.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Bella Luna
      Written by Peter D. Kaye and Lorenzo Caccialanza

    User reviews45

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    Great for Carmen Argenziano fans

    The extravagant look, sunny locations and the "distant lands" atmosphere make this movie a great escape on a winter's day. Le Plante is tied by US law but succeeds in keeping the story flowing with some sweet touches here and there. Being a big Carmen Argenziano fan, there's plenty to drool over and he plays the part of an influential Don with style. Others players add little but on the whole this is an enjoyable piece.
    • sirthomasneville
    • Jan 8, 2003
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    • Release date
      • November 16, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Lepe žene mafije
    • Filming locations
      • Alverno High School - 200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, California, USA(Italian villa)
    • Production company
      • The Königsberg Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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