Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1973 · 1h 46m

The Don Is Dead

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Director
Richard Fleischer
Cast
Anthony Quinn as Don Angelo DiMorra Frederic Forrest as Tony Fargo Robert Forster as Frank Regalbuto Al Lettieri as Vince Fargo Angel Tompkins as Ruby Dunne Charles Cioffi as Orlando
Crew
Richard H. Kline — Director of Photography Edward A. Biery — Editor Jerry Goldsmith — Original Music Composer Marvin H. Albert — Screenplay Marvin H. Albert — Novel Hal B. Wallis — Producer
Tagline

Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.

Synopsis

After his mistress is murdered, a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.

Trailer The Don Is Dead — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
mafia
Key Collaborators
Richard Fleischer Director Richard H. Kline Director of Photography Edward A. Biery Editor Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer Marvin H. Albert Screenplay Marvin H. Albert Novel Hal B. Wallis Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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