Movie Description
True Friends
(1998)Overview
New York, The Bronx, 1980. Two Italian boys Joey Esposito and Louie Mazerino jump to the defence of a smaller Puerto Rican boy, J.J. Lopez, when J.J. is threatened by six schoolyard bullies. The three boys soon become best friends, and they always look out for each other. However, their innocence is shattered when they witness Big Tony, the local Mob boss kill a man. The three boys vow to each other to keep it a secret. Fifteen years later, the three boys, now in their late twenties are still the best of friends and still living in The Bronx. They dream of opening their own bar. Desperate to better themselves, Joey devises a scheme to steal money from Big Tony and open their own Joint.
Featured Crew
- Director : James Quattrochi
- Producer : Joseph Paskal,Danny Zavala,Darren Paskal
- Writer : Rodrigo Botero,James Quattrochi
- Editor : Barclay DeVeau
- Cast : James Quattrochi,Loreto Mauro,Rodrigo Botero,John Capodice,Eddie Jones,Dan Lauria,Len Lesser,Vera Lockwood,Peter Onorati,Mackenzie Phillips,Leo Rossi,Richard Zavaglia,Jeanne Sapienza,Jeanne Sapienza,Sue Giosa,Albert Wong,John Zurlo
Cast
Joey
Louie Mazzarino
J.J. / Narrator
Big Tony
Father Reilly
Pauley
Mr. Slotnick
Mrs. Calisuano
Alphonse
Connie
Carmine
Luigi
Gina
Sal
Frances
Chinese Chef
Social Club Member
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Facts
Original TitleTrue Friends
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-01-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 43m
Production Companies2nd Generation Films
Genres
- Drama
