Playing for the Mob
“In 1978, America's Most Powerful Crime Family Went to College”
Synopsis
The story of how mobster Henry Hill - played by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese 1990 classic, Goodfellas - helped orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games in the 1978-79 season. The details of that point-shaving scandal are revealed for the first time on film through the testimony of the players, the federal investigators and the actual fixers. Playing For The Mob may be set in the seemingly golden world of college basketball, but like Goodfellas, this is a tale of greed, betrayal and reckoning. Ultimately, they both share the same message: With that much money at stake, you can't trust anybody.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Lavine, Cayman Grant
- Original Title
- Playing for the Mob
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- ESPN Films, Steel Titan, ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Lavine, Cayman Grant
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Joe Lavine
Director
Cayman Grant
Director
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Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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What is Playing for the Mob about?
The story of how mobster Henry Hill - played by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese 1990 classic, Goodfellas - helped orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games in the 1978-79 season. The details of that point-shaving scandal are revealed for the first time on film through the testimony of the players, the federal investigators and the actual fixers. Playing For The Mob may be set in the seemingly golden world of college basketball, but like Goodfellas, this is a tale of greed, betrayal and reckoning. Ultimately, they both share the same message: With that much money at stake, you can't trust anybody.
Who directed Playing for the Mob?
Playing for the Mob was directed by Joe Lavine, Cayman Grant.
Who stars in Playing for the Mob?
The principal cast of Playing for the Mob includes Ray Liotta, Henry Hill, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kuhn, Eric Cobb.
When was Playing for the Mob released and how long is it?
Playing for the Mob was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playing for the Mob?
Playing for the Mob holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).