Mean Frank and Crazy Tony
Dio, sei proprio un padreterno!
“Crazy enough to take on the cops and the mob... Mean enough to whip 'em!”
Synopsis
There's trouble in Frankie Diomede's criminal empire in Genoa. A French gangster has moved into his territory, so he flies home to take care of business. He promptly has himself arrested so that he'll have the perfect alibi when the bodies start piling up. But it turns out his enemies have enough juice to keep him in prison, his associates start dying and the attempts on his life start. Cue Tony Breda, a wannabe wiseguy, who has a plan to spring Frankie from jail.
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Lee Van Cleef
Frankie
Tony Lo Bianco
Tony
Edwige Fenech
Orchidea
Jean Rochefort
Louis
Fausto Tozzi
Massara
Silvano Tranquilli
Sylvester
Mario Erpichini
Joe Sciti
Stefania Careddu
Lady in Piccapietra
Adolfo Lastretti
Al
Ugo Fangareggi
Man in Café
Claudio Gora
Director of Casa del Giovane
Romano Puppo
Assassin
Carlo Hintermann
Manca
Claudio Undari
Assassin
Renzo Marignano
Receiver
Teodoro Corrà
Gay Prisoner
Marcello Di Martire
Nello Pazzafini
Thug in Prison
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Lupo
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Donati, Nicola Badalucco, Luciano Vincenzoni
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Dio, sei proprio un padreterno!
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Giada Films, DDL Cinematografica, Paragon Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michele Lupo
Sergio Donati, Nicola Badalucco, Luciano Vincenzoni
Riz Ortolani
Aldo Tonti, Joe D'Amato
Antonietta Zita
Dino De Laurentiis, Franco Cancellieri
Department Leadership Roster
Michele Lupo
Director
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Sergio Donati
Screenplay
Nicola Badalucco
Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Antonietta Zita
Editor
Luciano Vincenzoni
Screenplay
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Mean Frank and Crazy Tony about?
There's trouble in Frankie Diomede's criminal empire in Genoa. A French gangster has moved into his territory, so he flies home to take care of business. He promptly has himself arrested so that he'll have the perfect alibi when the bodies start piling up. But it turns out his enemies have enough juice to keep him in prison, his associates start dying and the attempts on his life start. Cue Tony Breda, a wannabe wiseguy, who has a plan to spring Frankie from jail.
Who directed Mean Frank and Crazy Tony?
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony was directed by Michele Lupo.
Who stars in Mean Frank and Crazy Tony?
The principal cast of Mean Frank and Crazy Tony includes Lee Van Cleef, Tony Lo Bianco, Edwige Fenech, Jean Rochefort, Fausto Tozzi.
When was Mean Frank and Crazy Tony released and how long is it?
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Mean Frank and Crazy Tony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mean Frank and Crazy Tony was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mean Frank and Crazy Tony?
Mean Frank and Crazy Tony holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).