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Set in a predominantly Italian-American neighborhood in Staten Island, FRIENDS & ROMANS is about Nick DeMaio (Rispoli), an aspiring actor who is perpetually cast as "Gangster Number 3" in such Mob-themed films as “Donnie Brasco,” and “Married To The Mob.” In an attempt to be taken seriously, Nick and his buddies decide to stage a play, and not just any play, but Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," (which, after all, is just another tale about a "Don" and his "capos," except in iambic pentameter). Coming and going at odd hours to rehearse, Nick and his motley crew attract the attention of the Feds, who mistake these good guys for "goodfellas," and assume the play is a front for criminal activity. Typecast once again as a gangster--this time in real life--Nick has to prove his mettle, both onstage and off.
Original Release
11/06/2015
US Release
11/06/2015
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Rispoli | Nick DeMaio |
Annabella Sciorra | Angela DeMaio |
Paul Ben-Victor | Dennis Socio |
Katie Stevens | Gina DeMaio |
Charlie Semine | Paulie / Goldberg |
Anthony DeSando | Joey 'Bananas' Bongano |
Tony Sirico | Bobby Musso |
Tony Darrow | Frankie Fusso |
Fortuna Calva Baker | Mrs. Ariemma |
Nick Bell | Big Vinnie's 1st AC |
Directors
Writers
Michael Rispoli, Christopher Kublan, Gregg Greenberg
Cast
Name | Character |
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Michael Rispoli | Nick DeMaio |
Annabella Sciorra | Angela DeMaio |
Paul Ben-Victor | Dennis Socio |
Katie Stevens | Gina DeMaio |
Charlie Semine | Paulie / Goldberg |
Anthony DeSando | Joey 'Bananas' Bongano |
Tony Sirico | Bobby Musso |
Tony Darrow | Frankie Fusso |
Fortuna Calva Baker | Mrs. Ariemma |
Nick Bell | Big Vinnie's 1st AC |
John Bianco | Mikey Brigandi |
Robert Blake | Soothsayer / Citizen |
Mandy Bruno Bogue | Marie |
Curt Bouril | McKenna |
Zoe Bournelis | Mikey's Wife Lola |
Taylor Brahms | Melissa |
David Brown | Sal Tuccierello |
Michael Buff | Extra Italian Mafia |
Rob B. Campbell | Bobby D Auditioner |
Joseph D'Onofrio | Big Vinnie |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Rispoli | Executive Producer |
Gregg Greenberg | Executive Producer |
Alan Helene | Executive Producer |
Gregory S. Martin | Executive Producer |
Nick Simunek | Executive Producer |
Martin Tuchman | Executive Producer |
Tim Duff | Producer |
Michael Mailer | Producer |
Adam Piotrowicz | Producer |
Sammy Silver | Producer |