Review of The Don Is Dead (1973) by Robert I — 22 Sep 2011
"Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.".
After his mistress is beaten a Mafia leader (Anthony Quinn) goes after the man responsible (Robert Forster) with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues. A Godfather knock off, with a pretty good cast. Besides Quinn and Forster, it also features Frederic Forrest (Apocolypse Now), Victor Argo (King of New York), Sid Haig (Devils Rejects), Vic Tayback (Alice), and not 1 but 2 Godfather cast members; Abe Vigoda (Tessio) and Al Lettieri (The "Turk"). Quincy Jones does the score. The fiilms not bad, but if you're going to compare it to The Godfather, it just doesn't compare.
This review of The Don Is Dead (1973) was written by Robert I on 22 Sep 2011.
The Don Is Dead has generally received mixed reviews.
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