Boss of Bosses


2h 2001

Brief Synopsis

The true story of the rise and fall of the infamous crime boss Paul Castellano. Traces back to how, as a young man, he became involved with the mob; through the Byzantine background of the Mafia; and to the personal relationships he shared with his wife, children and mistress. Castellano's visionary

Film Details

Also Known As
Boss of Bosses -- The Fall of the Godfather: The FBI and Paul Castellano, Boss of Bosses: The FBI and the Fall of the Godfather
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Drama
Release Date
2001
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

The true story of the rise and fall of the infamous crime boss Paul Castellano. Traces back to how, as a young man, he became involved with the mob; through the Byzantine background of the Mafia; and to the personal relationships he shared with his wife, children and mistress. Castellano's visionary plans to evolve the Cosa Nostra into a legitimate business, defying mob tradition, ultimately lead to his assassination by members of the crime family, marking the end of an era for the Mafia.

Film Details

Also Known As
Boss of Bosses -- The Fall of the Godfather: The FBI and Paul Castellano, Boss of Bosses: The FBI and the Fall of the Godfather
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Drama
Release Date
2001
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada; New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States June 3, 2001

Released in United States on Video October 23, 2001

Previously in development at Eagle Point Productions as a theatrical film.

Began shooting July 12, 1999.

Completed shooting August 30, 1999.