Spike of Bensonhurst
“One kid's fight for the respect of the neighborhood.”
Synopsis
Spike Fumo is an Italian kid apsiring to be a boxer. He falls in love with a rich girl, who turns out to be the daughter of a Mafia boss. Spike is threatened to leave Bensonhurst by the mob, and then goes to a poverty-stricken Puerto Rican part of Brooklyn.
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Top Cast
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Sasha Mitchell
Spike Fumo
Ernest Borgnine
Baldo Cacetti
Anne DeSalvo
Sylvia Cacetti
Sylvia Miles
Congresswoman
Geraldine Smith
Helen Fumo
Antonia Rey
Bandana's Mother
Rick Aviles
Bandana
Maria Pitillo
Angel
Karen Shallo
Blondie
Christopher Anthony Young
Carmine
Mario Todisco
Tortorella
Rodney Harvey
Frankie
Talisa Soto
India
Frank Adonis
Vinaca
Frank Gio
Pete Fumo
Robert Compono
Chicago Boxer
Tony Goodstone
Mafia Boss
Justin Lazard
Justin
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrissey
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bowne, Paul Morrissey
- Original Score
- Coati Mundi
- Original Title
- Spike of Bensonhurst
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- FilmDallas Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrissey
Alan Bowne, Paul Morrissey
Coati Mundi
Steven Fierberg
Stan Salfas
David Weisman, Nelson Lyon, Sam Grogg
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrissey
Director
Alan Bowne
Screenplay
Paul Morrissey
Screenplay
David Weisman
Producer
Nelson Lyon
Producer
Stan Salfas
Editor
Stephen McCabe
Production Design
Coati Mundi
Original Music Composer
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spike of Bensonhurst
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What is Spike of Bensonhurst about?
Spike Fumo is an Italian kid apsiring to be a boxer. He falls in love with a rich girl, who turns out to be the daughter of a Mafia boss. Spike is threatened to leave Bensonhurst by the mob, and then goes to a poverty-stricken Puerto Rican part of Brooklyn.
Who directed Spike of Bensonhurst?
Spike of Bensonhurst was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in Spike of Bensonhurst?
The principal cast of Spike of Bensonhurst includes Sasha Mitchell, Ernest Borgnine, Anne DeSalvo, Sylvia Miles, Geraldine Smith.
When was Spike of Bensonhurst released and how long is it?
Spike of Bensonhurst was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Spike of Bensonhurst?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spike of Bensonhurst was composed by Coati Mundi.