Gotti

TV Movie
1996
R
1h 57m

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7.2/10

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Biography Crime Drama

John Gotti rises to head the powerful Gambino crime family before being convicted in 1992 of racketeering and murder.John Gotti rises to head the powerful Gambino crime family before being convicted in 1992 of racketeering and murder.John Gotti rises to head the powerful Gambino crime family before being convicted in 1992 of racketeering and murder.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

8.9K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,280

450

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 3 wins & 19 nominations total

Trivia
This was the highest-rated original telefilm in HBO history at that time.

Goofs
The audio played back in the courtroom is not the same as the conversation that took place earlier in the film. Notably, John Gotti used the phrase "physically sick" during the earlier conversation, but it does not appear when the tape is played back. Also when Gotti asks who "did the work?" Frankie says "Sammy," but on the tape, Frankie says "Fucking Sammy" which Gotti repeats.

Quotes
John Gotti: Jo Jo walks into the bar. He's wearin' a solid gold belt buckle this big: says Jo Jo on it, he's got a braclet on his arm: says Jo Jo on it, he's got a fuckin' necklace: says Jo Jo on it, he's got solid gold cuff links: they all say Jo Jo on 'em. Wait, wait this little guy walks into the bar and says, "Excuse me mister Jo Jo." He said, "Shut the fuck up, I don't want anyone to know I'm here."

Connections
Featured in 54th Golden Globe Awards (1997)

Soundtracks
Cara Mia
(uncredited)
Written by Bunny Lewis (as Lee Lange) and Mantovani (as Julio Trapani)

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Featured review

7/10

Mr. Assante is John Gotti

For a TV movie this is very good. Why Mr. Assante doesn't get more good parts is amazing to me. He nails this part and if you have ever read anything about Gotti you have to believe that the two met. The movie has some great scenes. The best are when the mob guys are just hanging around. The creators of "Sopranos" have used this very well because while wiseguys are not always wise they are sure colorful.