Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia
“First you get the Sugar, then you get the Power.”
Synopsis
The Sugar Wars chronicles the story of the Lonardos, the first organized crime family in Cleveland, Ohio. On his deathbed, Angelo Lonardo comes out of hiding at 90 years old to tell the story of the Cleveland Mafia.
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Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia - Award Winning Documentary
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.J. Amato, Josh Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Deutsch
- Original Title
- Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.J. Amato, Josh Mills
Richard Deutsch
T.J. Amato
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T.J. Amato
Director
Josh Mills
Director
Richard Deutsch
Writer
T.J. Amato
Producer
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What is Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia about?
The Sugar Wars chronicles the story of the Lonardos, the first organized crime family in Cleveland, Ohio. On his deathbed, Angelo Lonardo comes out of hiding at 90 years old to tell the story of the Cleveland Mafia.
Who directed Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia?
Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia was directed by T.J. Amato, Josh Mills.
Who stars in Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia?
The principal cast of Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia includes Michael Cipiti, Angelo Lonardo, Joseph Lonardo, Rick Porello, Angelo Pezzaniti.
When was Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia released and how long is it?
Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 57m.