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Cast
Michael Rispoli
as Nick DeMaio
Annabella Sciorra
as Angela DeMaio
Paul Ben-Victor
as Dennis Socio
Katie Stevens
as Gina DeMaio
Charlie Semine
as Paulie / Goldberg
Anthony DeSando
as Joey 'Bananas' Bongano
Tony Sirico
as Bobby Musso
Tony Darrow
as Frankie Fusso
Fortuna Calva Baker
as Mrs. Ariemma
Nick Bell
as Big Vinnie's 1st AC
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorChristopher Kublan
WritersChristopher Kublan, Michael Rispoli, Gregg Greenberg
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFriends and Romans
About Friends and Romans
A group of lifelong mob movie extras mount a production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in their local Staten Island theater in order to finally get some speaking roles. But the theater is the secret hideout of a real-life gangster who fancies himself an actor, and whom the FBI are hunting for the recent murder of a Broadway producer. The Feds insert their own undercover agent to audition for the role of Cassius, seeking to determine who is the real gangster among a cast of make-believe criminals. All the while, the oblivious cast seek only to prove to themselves, their families, and friends that they are more than just extras.
Directed by Christopher Kublan, Friends and Romans leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Rispoli, Annabella Sciorra, Paul Ben-Victor — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2014.
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