If you like crime dramas, you should check out Gotti on HBO. It stars John Travolta, Vincent Pastore, Armand Assante, and William Forsythe. It's a crime drama that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're looking for the next big crime drama, this is the one for you! The cast is truly stellar! You will be glad you watched!

John Travolta

HBO has released a biopic about the notorious crime boss John Gotti. The biopic has spawned controversy and has received a goose egg on Rotten Tomatoes. Many have been questioned about the marketing of the film, conspiracy theories and the actual content of the biopic, but none have tackled the question of Travolta's performance. Fortunately, there are some things you should know.

Although this biopic is based on Gotti's son's self-published memoir, it feels a little underwhelming. It is full of gory scenes, accompanied by Christmas music and ironic pop tunes. While Scorsese's style is generally effective in highlighting certain scenes, this movie feels like it lacks the context it needs to sustain the story. As a result, Gotti is a near-disaster.

As a biopic, Gotti follows the rise and fall of an infamous crime boss. John Gotti (Travolta) was the Teflon Don of the Gambino crime family in New York City. His rise and fall is followed by his son John Jr. (Spencer Rocco Lofranco) and his wife Kelly Preston (Kelly Preston). As Gotti's son attempts to hold his family together, he becomes more devious and manipulative.

While Gotti is a quasi-camp spectacle, the movie is not the same as the original 1996 HBO film starring Travolta. This film focuses on Gotti's partnership with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano. It also jumps back and forth in time with little rhyme or reason in the order of the events. It is based on the real life story of mob boss John Gotti.

Armand Assante

"Armand Assante: The Rise of John Gotti" is a hit HBO crime drama series. It follows the head of the powerful Gambino crime family, Armand Assante, as he attempts to rebuild his shattered life after being convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992. The series features some of the real-life characters of the crime world.

In the 1996 HBO television movie "Gotti," Armand Assante plays mobster John Gotti, and is also in a 1997 mini-series based on Homer's Odyssey. He previously starred in a biopic about the life of Nietzsche, "When Nietzsche Wept" and the 1982 film I, Jury. "Gotti" earned Assante a Primetime Emmy Award and several Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations.

The original film's star Armand Assante is no longer acting in this project. Actors Anthony Quinn, William Forsythe, Vincent Pastore and Christopher Reeves played Gotti's son, who was the head of the Mafia. The 1996 version was directed by Robert Harmon and starred William Forsythe and Anthony Quinn. Both versions won Emmys for their performances, and Assante won an Emmy for his role in the television series.

Actor Widerman Malek and Catholic Family star Armand Assante is one of the most popular names in the movie industry. They have been in the movies since the early '90s and have a wide-ranging influence on the movie industry. And the actors are as talented as ever:

William Forsythe

In Gotti, you'll be immersed in the life of John Gotti, the powerful crime family leader and the leader of the Gambino gang in New York City. He was convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992. Now, his new life has begun, but can he keep his family and his business afloat? Watch Gotti to find out!

The film is directed by Robert Harmon and stars Armand Assante. It follows the life of Gotti and his betrayal by his former ally, Gravano. William Forsythe plays Gotti's FBI witness Sammy Gravano, the man who was able to catch Gotti and expose his crimes. The film's '80s setting and characters are a tribute to the legendary New York mobster and his family.

The film was originally planned as a feature film, but HBO decided to make a telemovie instead, which became one of the most popular telemovies in history. It also featured many supporting cast members who went on to star in The Sopranos, which aired three years after Gotti. However, this film is not to be confused with the 2018 film of the same name.

Gotti's flamboyant style captured the public imagination just like Al Capone's. Gotti earned the nickname of "prime time godfather," appeared on Time magazine's cover, and was dubbed the "Dapper Don" for his attention to detail. He also won federal and state cases. So he is no slouch, and Gotti deserved his place in history.

Vincent Pastore

In the hit series "Vincent Pastore: The Rise of a Mafia Family," a powerful crime family is put on trial for the murder and racketeering of Armand Assante. The real Gotti is a former drug lord who served as a convicted felon in 1992. His rebirth as a convicted murderer is a shocking tale of revenge and redemption.

Though he is most well-known for his role as a Mafia boss in HBO's "The Sopranos," Pastore has other acting credits. He has acted in the hit comedy "The Jerky Boys" and the acclaimed thriller "The Sopranos" (2001). In Gotti, he played a gangster named Angelo Ruggiero and starred alongside future Sopranos cast members Dominic Chianese and Tony Sirico. As Salvatore Bonpensiero, he had an almost-fascinating character. The character was killed in season two of the show, but he later made several more appearances in dream sequences.

Before his first appearance on the TV series, Pastore appeared in a short film by Pavaline Studio. He also appeared in the feature film "Pizza With Bullets." He also played Mayor Avenoso on Surviving Family. He also appears in the upcoming films "I'm in Love With a Church Girl" and "Penguins of Madagascar." Pastore has shed 29 pounds since the show aired.

The hit television series was inspired by a true story. In 1996, Robert Harmon's Gotti became the highest rated HBO original film, and the success of the series led to the development of The Sopranos. The show's cast included Vincent Pastore, Tony Sirico, Dominic Chianese, and Anthony Quinn. Besides Vincent Pastore, other notable actors included Anthony Quinn and William Forsythe as the Gambino underboss Joseph "Piney" Armone. Aside from Vincent Pastore, Gotti's other gang members include Dominic Chianese, Anthony Quinn, and Robert Miranda as his consigliere Frank DeCicco.

Jerry Capeci

The HBO drama based on a book by Jerry Capeci and Gene Mustain is set in the New York City mob, with a focus on the crime boss John Gotti. The FBI is working to bring Gotti down, but Gotti will not play by the rules. They must convince Gotti's assassin, Sammy "The Bull," to testify against him.

Gotti was an inmate at a federal prison in Marion, Illinois, in the late 1990s. He was beaten during a prison recreation facility because of his racially charged behavior toward a Black inmate. Capeci reported that the prison had killed Artuso, the assassin behind the 1985 ambush on Bilotti and Castellano. Gotti died on June 10, 2002.

Joe Armone's rap sheet was unfavorable, and the movie does not focus on his time as an underboss of Gotti. This mobster was arrested in mid-1987 for tax evasion and a decade later he was convicted of murder. He also violated FBI guidelines. Fortunately for us, Gotti's crimes eventually led to his arrest.

Gotti is portrayed as an anti-villain in the film. It is also surprising to learn that the real Gotti, who was convicted of the murder of Big Paul Castellano, was a father to his men. The film also gives Gotti a surprisingly human side, with his respect for mobsters and attempts to put aside the Favara matter. However, the true responsibilities of Gotti as a member of the Gambino Family are murky at best.