Mob Movie Monday- 10 Best Mafia Actors Of All Time | Michael Franzese

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  • @sanghoonlee5171
    @sanghoonlee5171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1851

    De Niro. Pacino. Pesci.
    The holy trinity of mob acting.

    • @aaerrionlittle9771
      @aaerrionlittle9771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      On my life

    • @JayCity10
      @JayCity10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Gandolfini and Assante rounds out the top 5.

    • @Chinaski1
      @Chinaski1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Chloe Welsh Dude you probably never saw Mean Streets?

    • @raphael9783
      @raphael9783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Chloe Welsh there's no way you could make this list and deniro not be in it.

    • @elusivenova2918
      @elusivenova2918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @Chloe Welsh Goodfellas, Mean Streets, Casino, and The Irishmen. De Niro was flawless in all of these roles he is undoubtedly in the holy Trinity of mob movie acting.

  • @thomasbrown3356
    @thomasbrown3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, set a standard. When a movie character gets you to hate them, so, the actor has nailed it.

    • @frankwoods9680
      @frankwoods9680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How can you hate ol Tommy Desimmone 🕴😂

    • @seantaylor5051
      @seantaylor5051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frankwoods9680 well idk I mean he was a rapist, he did kill multiple innocent people

    • @iphone7shoots
      @iphone7shoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Casino is also great

    • @SS-wd5sg
      @SS-wd5sg ปีที่แล้ว

      I kinda liked his character. I couldn't stand karen tho

    • @nikolahrcic1091
      @nikolahrcic1091 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Above a standard, Pesci was extraordinary!

  • @latinx5129
    @latinx5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    This has got to be the most interesting and professionally made TH-cam channel in a long time
    A high ranking ex-mobster, direct acquaintance to John Gotti and the five mafia families, now turned Christian and commentator, and one who left the life and lived to tell about it
    Unbelievable!

  • @hollywoodsbiggeststar366
    @hollywoodsbiggeststar366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I've never been so frightened and blown away by a mob performance than Johnny Depp as whitey bulger. Its one of the greatest performances I've ever scene

    • @thedarknate08
      @thedarknate08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was incredible in that movie and im glad im not the only one that recognized it!

    • @seanjones3551
      @seanjones3551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I gotta check it out👍🏽

    • @hollywoodsbiggeststar366
      @hollywoodsbiggeststar366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@seanjones3551 definitely u should and come back later and tell me what do u think

    • @doomvictor3934
      @doomvictor3934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sad how he is getting fucking railroaded now

  • @MirkoS1995
    @MirkoS1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    Honorable mention: Chazz Palmintieri in A Bronx Tale

    • @negativeindustrial
      @negativeindustrial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Such an overrated movie.

    • @johngullo9420
      @johngullo9420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      “Now youse aren’t leaving.”

    • @rodcav3
      @rodcav3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most definitely....... I posted the same thing... among others

    • @DrFumesta
      @DrFumesta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he was in Poolhall junkies as a sort of gangster. That was a good flick. My favorite billiards movie for sure.

    • @EBR1
      @EBR1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@negativeindustrial Overrated?

  • @elancrew9894
    @elancrew9894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    Al Pacino also gave a great performance in "Carlito's Way."

    • @ernestpratgarriga9879
      @ernestpratgarriga9879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Agreed but he didn't play an italian mobster in that one. he did great as Lefty Ruggiero doe.

    • @ralphharper9471
      @ralphharper9471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LOVE THAT MOVIE!!

    • @charlesbaldo
      @charlesbaldo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879
      Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington and Johnny Depp were not either

    • @charlesbaldo
      @charlesbaldo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @J H
      No doubt. It was a great movie

    • @ryankeefe6222
      @ryankeefe6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I think Carlito’s Way is ridiculously underrated

  • @rylter
    @rylter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Are we gonna talk about his Pacino impression?! And he wasn't even trying. I bet if he gave it some time, it would be spot on. A hidden talent.

  • @jondstewart
    @jondstewart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Al Pacino was different in all three Godfather’s. In the first one, he was a personable man and very human knowing of what he’s getting into. By the time his father is looking into the fish aquarium and he’s announcing the move to Nevada, he remains a cold, stolid, and businesslike man. In his personal life, he’s cold and cruel. In part 3, he’s become a human being again, outgoing, jovial, and caring, but haunted by his cruel ways from before.

    • @afurrydodo5965
      @afurrydodo5965 ปีที่แล้ว

      a year late but thank you for teaching me the word stolid lol

    • @JohnSmith-iq4xqi
      @JohnSmith-iq4xqi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@afurrydodo5965 Impassive, unresponsive, dull, emotionless, indifferent.

  • @SwirkH
    @SwirkH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Pacino as Lefty Guns is just legendary.

    • @diegoguerra405
      @diegoguerra405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fuhgetaboutit...

    • @mitch3384
      @mitch3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was expecting Pacino as Lefty to be number one.

    • @lennonmuststay7966
      @lennonmuststay7966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pacino as Carlito Brigantae was great too

    • @mitch3384
      @mitch3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lennonmuststay7966 I'll have to check it out. Always known of it, never watched it.

    • @4mat.
      @4mat. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The definition of an Anti hero

  • @efrainrodarte6395
    @efrainrodarte6395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1562

    While not a movie, James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano has to be amongst the best

    • @Vladpryde
      @Vladpryde 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      @Steve Turowski That was real? I saw that movie, I thought it was bullshit.

    • @kingmufasa9958
      @kingmufasa9958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Soprano isnt realist

    • @YueAlly
      @YueAlly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby in “Peaky Blinders” for me.
      He’s not as authentic nor as realistic, but his performance was mesmerizing. The best i’ve seen in the last decade. He’s totally up there at top with James Gandolfini rip

    • @jeffreyross71
      @jeffreyross71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Sopranos is legendary

    • @one7decimal2eight
      @one7decimal2eight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Small hands that was his problem

  • @statrat5474
    @statrat5474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Cagney's last scene in "Angels with Dirty Faces." Incredible.

    • @crhu319
      @crhu319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really magnificent. Cagney was the best of his type and time.

  • @NickP
    @NickP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    How Robert De Niro prepared for and executed the part of a young Don Vito in GF2 was amongst the all time greatest. Also in that class: Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco, Joe Pesci in Good Fellas and Chazz Palminteri in A Bronx Tale.

  • @maximomgwadira1687
    @maximomgwadira1687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +659

    James Gandolfini needs an honourable mention for Tony Soprano! Undoubtedly a classic

    • @maximomgwadira1687
      @maximomgwadira1687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Steve Turowski lol well of course

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Definitely the best portrayal of all time

    • @MitchellBahamas
      @MitchellBahamas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      If you’ve been watching Franzeze you would know he hates that character. “If a mob guy was to ever see a psychiatrist he’d be killed by the end of the week, along wit the psychiatrist “

    • @maximomgwadira1687
      @maximomgwadira1687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@MitchellBahamas but in this context it is about the performance not necessarily about the character. We all know the psychiatrist part is a great exaggeration. However as a mob boss, that was a great portrayal of "the life"

    • @MitchellBahamas
      @MitchellBahamas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maximomgwadira1687 ok since you put it that way. I can get on board with that

  • @phillipabernathy4011
    @phillipabernathy4011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Armand Assante as Gotti. What a towering, powerful, magnetic, and commanding performance. At times I forgot I was watching an actor perform a part. Thank you for the recommendation Michael!

    • @Slim_Ch4rles
      @Slim_Ch4rles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@michaelfranzese Thanks for putting me on to that film! Its incredible

    • @peaceLove1988
      @peaceLove1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The guy who played sammy the bull was very good too.

    • @donskeezy4042
      @donskeezy4042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@peaceLove1988
      I agree

    • @charlesbaldo
      @charlesbaldo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The movie is free on TH-cam. I must have watched it 20 times

    • @phillipabernathy4011
      @phillipabernathy4011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@peaceLove1988 William Forsythe. He's a prolific character actor and totally got overlooked for his performance as the Bull.

  • @Afaqb
    @Afaqb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    OH MY GOODNESS HIS AL PACINO IMPRESSION WAS SCARY GOOD.

  • @TheMidnightModder
    @TheMidnightModder ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Al Pacino is just such an intense and crazy dude. He could fool anyone into thinking he's legit just with his personality, it's great! I especially loved him in Devil's Advocate.

  • @michaelcorleone2397
    @michaelcorleone2397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +549

    Forgot ROBERTO DENIRO AS YOUNG VITO CORLEONE
    He got a Oscar for that role

    • @kevingallagher406
      @kevingallagher406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      and once upon a time in america and brooklyn and the irishman and probably a few other mob movies what a legend

    • @valentinolopez8528
      @valentinolopez8528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe because he wasn’t technically in the mob during the flashbacks ?

    • @alig1840
      @alig1840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kevingallagher406 once uponba time in america is imo the best crime/gangster movie but i think he didnt mention it vos they were jewish not italian

    • @josehurtado9226
      @josehurtado9226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevingallagher406 you talking about bronx tales or what’s Brooklyn?

    • @kevingallagher406
      @kevingallagher406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josehurtado9226 i meant a bronx tale thought it was called once upon a time in brooklyn

  • @Romans8-9
    @Romans8-9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    Agree about Pacino in Donnie Brasco. Probably his most underrated role.

    • @FidelKAHstro
      @FidelKAHstro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Matthew Shannon came here to read that. Carlito's way is my favourite Pacino movie.

    • @JangoMike
      @JangoMike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      His portrayal of Left was great. It wasnt the typical Poweful leading charector Al Pacino is known for.

    • @DanielTheWalrus
      @DanielTheWalrus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Matthew Shannon Carlito's Way is amazing, but is not even close
      to be underrated as Donnie Brsco is.

    • @TheSweetestScience
      @TheSweetestScience 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carlito’s Way... ehhhh 🥴 I think Sean Penn kinda ruined it, for me..

    • @ninjanizzle
      @ninjanizzle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@TheSweetestScience Sean Penn was so good in that role Rockstar Games basically copied his appearance and character for Ken Rosenberg in GTA Vice City.

  • @mohmd_1986
    @mohmd_1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Marlon Brando took the boss character to a God tier level 🙌

  • @teejaye6226
    @teejaye6226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You cannot make a mob movie without the great veteran actor Frank Vincent (r.i.p). When I see Vincent in a film....I know it's gonna be solid!

    • @nickypoundtown9568
      @nickypoundtown9568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even for the combined screen time of 2 mins he was in the pope of Greenwich village he was awesome

  • @dewinter1411
    @dewinter1411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    The hardest part of a Michael Franzese video “That’s it for today”

    • @wandahall4435
      @wandahall4435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I needed this. We bury My Brother tomorrow...God Bless all of Us!!!

    • @TwofourA
      @TwofourA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When ur almost asleep and you hear that ...

  • @milesfolley6840
    @milesfolley6840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    For a minute you sounded just like Al Pacino when you said "I got sent for", it was pretty spot on sir!

  • @aspiringjoker2883
    @aspiringjoker2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I feel like Johnny Depp also did well in "Public Enemies" and played alongside Pacino in "Donnie Brasco." The guy did a fine job in all regards.

    • @eznf98
      @eznf98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And black mass

    • @aspiringjoker2883
      @aspiringjoker2883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eznf98 he mentioned Black Mass so I didn't bother, even though that's my favorite of his.

    • @eznf98
      @eznf98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aspiringjoker2883 I know he did, just insane that he did 3 different types of mafia/mob/gangster movies

    • @iphone7shoots
      @iphone7shoots 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eznf98 he’s great actor in mob movies 🏴‍☠️

  • @Seveneleven44
    @Seveneleven44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Not a movie, and I’ve commented before, but Vincent curatola playing Johnny sack on the sopranos is an outstanding role! Couldn’t have played that part better. Magnificent portrayal of a mob man.

  • @MetalWarrior-jb5cq
    @MetalWarrior-jb5cq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    I can't wait to see you have a sit down conversation with Sammy The Bull Gravano.

    • @duke9555
      @duke9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      wasn't for PED's the 'bull' wooda been a cow

    • @MetalWarrior-jb5cq
      @MetalWarrior-jb5cq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jeepman89 That's obvious which is why I would love to see them have this sir down.

  • @jaap8232
    @jaap8232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Joe Pesci all day everyday.

  • @dhaawalshivhare2098
    @dhaawalshivhare2098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Viggo Mortenson is underrated and unparalleled in History of Violence and Green Book

    • @Kherian888
      @Kherian888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I thought talking Vigo Mortenssen you would mention Eastern Promises. He was brillant in it.

    • @Dongioooooo.
      @Dongioooooo. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro the green book was the best i heard the real tony lip talks in tony soprano they talk the same viggo is one of the best

    • @mcgarrtirishgal3903
      @mcgarrtirishgal3903 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Green Book is very good. I liked that movie a lot 🎬

    • @crhu319
      @crhu319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had the best director of the lot. Better than Scorcese even.

  • @jsullivan2112
    @jsullivan2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely LOVE the fact you're digging up the older actors like Cagney and Anthony Quinn. Masters of their craft and should not be forgotten just because of the newer blood. This is really a great list. They're all fives to me but I think your ranking is probably more fair.

  • @watchdog304
    @watchdog304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Depp absolutely disappeared into the role of Whitey Bulger in "Black Mass". That movie is so underrated imo.

    • @TheClassifiedMan
      @TheClassifiedMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fucking great movie can watch it over and over again which is rate for me

    • @eddieamodeo3495
      @eddieamodeo3495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      depp did great in that movie. its sad because the movie was not in depth, and innaccurate. Especially painful for someone from mass to watch.

    • @simonjones8486
      @simonjones8486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eddieamodeo3495 Maybe that's why I didnt care for it.Thx

    • @KarmaOLF
      @KarmaOLF 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eddieamodeo3495 so is every scorcese movie

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eddieamodeo3495 it’s only painful if someone you knew was killed by him

  • @imran15cassim
    @imran15cassim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    Robert Dr Niro's performance in Casino was Epic

    • @seanjones3551
      @seanjones3551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same with Heat

    • @imran15cassim
      @imran15cassim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@DMalltheway Sure, I'm going to have to say that for Al Pacino as well 😁

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@imran15cassim De Niro was a badass in Heat, in Casino he had others do his dirty work.

    • @oskarcaruso3224
      @oskarcaruso3224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was like new level shit

  • @raphael9783
    @raphael9783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Before the list start, if Joe Pesci ain't on it, it's invalid.

  • @paperchain1239
    @paperchain1239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Marlon Brando. That infamous line. 'I could have been somebody .'

  • @VersusARCH
    @VersusARCH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Jimmy Two-Times deserves the mark 6, the mark 6.

  • @cerebus77
    @cerebus77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Can’t believe Ray Liotta didn’t make this list. Brilliant in Goodfellas and Iceman

    • @helenclarke4735
      @helenclarke4735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      As far as I'm concerned, Ray Liotta is as good as the people around him. Brilliant in Goodfellas because of the brilliant performances around him. Like a ball team playing up to the competition.

    • @Juliobrem
      @Juliobrem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Goodfellas is my favorite movie, and Liotta was outstanding.. but maybe it’s because He is portraying a fictional character, as Mr. Franzese says that Henry Hill was no where near as it was on the movie.

    • @cerebus77
      @cerebus77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@helenclarke4735 - your point is valid. I felt Ray still held his own though and portrayed the gangster very well.

    • @helenclarke4735
      @helenclarke4735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cerebus77 Of course he did, but my point was that he was surrounded by great actors and so acted great. I don't know why, but sometimes he doesn't. and the only reason I have come up with is the one I said.

    • @rustysqueezebox8
      @rustysqueezebox8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also he was amazing as tommy vercetti

  • @aliinuijake5191
    @aliinuijake5191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Too bad you didn't have Chazz Palminteri in "A Bronx Tale" as one of your Top 10 picks.

    • @danielarrate669
      @danielarrate669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree, Chazz should have been in that list!

  • @gamingntea
    @gamingntea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Christopher Walken as Frank White in King Of New York is the finest Walken performance I’ve ever seen. Would love to see you review that movie, Mike.

    • @patrickkkpakerr6442
      @patrickkkpakerr6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good , you gave me the name of the film he was in , I'm not sure if I watched all of it or part of it , I just remember a scene in it when someone he was going to kill mocked sacilians, was that part of the film ?

    • @gamingntea
      @gamingntea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@patrickkkpakerr6442 Nah that's True Romance

    • @patrickkkpakerr6442
      @patrickkkpakerr6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gamingntea Sake .

    • @coolinism
      @coolinism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gamingntea Yes correct it was True romance, Dennis Hopper

    • @markgriffinphoto
      @markgriffinphoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, Walken is great as a mob guy in this under rated gem of a movie. Great performances all round.

  • @joeys.562
    @joeys.562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Senator, you can have my answer now if you'd like" . One of the most powerful scenes, helped to understand how much power the Mob had in those days.

  • @JosephPacinoStone
    @JosephPacinoStone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    “I got sent for, i got sent for...”...you nailed that impression 😂

  • @victorpalamar8769
    @victorpalamar8769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember watching an old black and white movie (late 1950's) about John Dillinger and I think the whole cast deserves honorable mention.

  • @chopboxing6197
    @chopboxing6197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Idk if this counts but Al Pancino in Scarface was amazing he really had everyone thinking he was a Hispanic man

  • @dongurnett9942
    @dongurnett9942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    What about “A Bronx Tale” ? Chaz Palminteri was awesome.

    • @user-fh4sl2fz3y
      @user-fh4sl2fz3y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He also wrote the screenplay for the movie while De Niro directed and produced the movie.

    • @Wondermishu
      @Wondermishu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most authentic mob actor of all times, in any mob role

    • @missyterry9930
      @missyterry9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! I absolutely love that movie and Chaz is one of my favorite actors, he’s seriously underrated

    • @jamestommasin6542
      @jamestommasin6542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love Chaz, remember the biker scene in Bronx Tale. After it's over he's walking away and he says "They ruined my whole F-in lunch. When something goes wrong for me I always say "They ruined my whole F-in lunch" and immediately I'm happy.

    • @albertficacci5671
      @albertficacci5671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher walken in true romance excellent!!!!

  • @tylerstanley578
    @tylerstanley578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Massive props he mentioned Edward G Robinson and James Cagney two pioneers of the gangster movies genre

  • @dumpmuch
    @dumpmuch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    The biggest Crime Micheal Franzese has ever commit was placing Robert De Niro on the 10th place

  • @rek-tekconsultingllc8827
    @rek-tekconsultingllc8827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So glad you included Edward G. Robinson! One of the original movie gangsters and always fun to watch. Billy Crystal used to do a funny bit about EGR's acting in The Ten Commandments. Glad he was remembered.

    • @ralphvelez8984
      @ralphvelez8984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yaa Edward g Robinson..I totally agree.watch key largo and the whole town is taking

  • @peterfox863
    @peterfox863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Most underrated and should make any list: Harvey Kietel and De Niro in Mean Streets.

    • @shawnbrucker1697
      @shawnbrucker1697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always loved the rawness of Mean Streets. Very underrated Scorcese flick

    • @gtella31
      @gtella31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but they were not supposed to be considered as mobsters.

  • @MetalWarrior-jb5cq
    @MetalWarrior-jb5cq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Anthony Quinn is a brilliant thought guy, man's man in all his films.

    • @brazilianbhoy
      @brazilianbhoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed, a very underated actor.

    • @duke9555
      @duke9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Pepe Aguilar half Irish Half Mex

    • @michaelberry1382
      @michaelberry1382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never knew how stellar he was until I listened to Michael rave about Gotti. So I just had to watch. Unbelievable!

    • @DMalltheway
      @DMalltheway 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great as Zorro the Greek and Zapata

  • @billbergendahl2629
    @billbergendahl2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Abe Vigoda was Tessio in the first two Godfather movies. He is one of my all time favorite actors. Edward G. Robinson was also a noted art connoisseur. Anthony Quinn was a good friend of Frank Costello.

    • @knutinho2001
      @knutinho2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @tfc he had a flashback scene in the enda of gf2

    • @lisaencinias4988
      @lisaencinias4988 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abe Vigoda was amazing in Godfather…great comment. Anthony Quinn legend

    • @steveneaklor2990
      @steveneaklor2990 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Vigoda also played Paul Castellano in "Witness to the Mob" and did a fine job.

  • @alfonsoalcantar207
    @alfonsoalcantar207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Yes! Armand Assante! Such a great actor. Very underrated in my opinion.

    • @NomenFugazi
      @NomenFugazi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alfonso Alcantar. You’re absolutely correct,can’t figure out why he didn’t reach the top level,great actor.

  • @ClassicManTV
    @ClassicManTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    As a Jersey guy would love for you to speak on The Sopranos. Want your opinion on James Gandolfini’s portrayal as Tony Soprano and Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante

    • @nathanlawler4081
      @nathanlawler4081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! Would love to see him talk about The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire

    • @3PercentNeanderhal
      @3PercentNeanderhal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Sopranos......., it just can't be beat The casting, writing and overall chemistry is second to none and only happens once in a lifetime. As far as Gandolfini's personal performance, he acted out his scenes on a god like level.

    • @kryptonianblack7769
      @kryptonianblack7769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In season two there was a scene where Dominic Chianese got his hand stuck in the garbage disposal. Janice asks, Why didn't you call for help?", Corrado responded, "WITH WHAT MY EFFIN' TOES?", and it looked like Richie laughed into the sink. I wonder if some of that was improv.

    • @3PercentNeanderhal
      @3PercentNeanderhal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kryptonianblack7769 there were so many great scenes like that. How much was improv I have no idea but one thing is certain.....in today's political world and climate, we'll never see another show like it.

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      James Gandolfini is far and away the best portrayal of a gangster in any movie or TV show. Imo nobody really even comes close. He might be the greatest TV character of all time.

  • @animationfanatic2133
    @animationfanatic2133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Watching Michael makes me want to wear a suit and be on time for a meeting

    • @jaykpotter9149
      @jaykpotter9149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A wise man once gave me the same advice,
      "Get up, dress up and show up"

    • @jamessveinsson6006
      @jamessveinsson6006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cause.. .You were sent for!!!

    • @colorado13
      @colorado13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Timbuktu?

  • @RebeccaGraves41780
    @RebeccaGraves41780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Michael Shannon did an amazing job portraying Richard kuklinski in the movie The iceman

  • @MultiMillyon
    @MultiMillyon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Denzel in Training Day is so badass and charismatic. He's in the top 10 male actors in my opinion

    • @binewtv2214
      @binewtv2214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Top 10? Top 5!

    • @kweli05
      @kweli05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@binewtv2214 Top 5 period, not just male actors.

    • @JoseRivera-tb2lh
      @JoseRivera-tb2lh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Training day jajajaja

    • @mo2k638
      @mo2k638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@binewtv2214 top 3

    • @coolinism
      @coolinism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If not the greatest he's top 5 for sure

  • @formatique_arschloch
    @formatique_arschloch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's been a mob week for me, at least the last five days. Watching Michael Franzese's videos, loads of other stuff from TH-cam and netflix. Sicilian mafia too. I've had this fascination for deceades and I do these marathons time to time. Greetings from Finland!

  • @Opheggie54
    @Opheggie54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I remember when it was announced the Godfather was being made into a movie. Both myself and my parents had read the book. I asked my dad who should play The Godfather. His immediate answer was " Anthony Quinn".

    • @winniejohnson5559
      @winniejohnson5559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He would have slayed it as they now say. Just as good if not better than Brando.even though I loved Brando’s portrayal of the Don.

    • @3vimages471
      @3vimages471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Quinn would have been great .... but there is only one Brando.

    • @Opheggie54
      @Opheggie54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@3vimages471 I agree but if you read the novel The Godfather he was heavier. Brando is my favorite actor but it would have been interesting to see Anthony Quinn play the part. I think he would have received the Academy Award as well.

    • @3vimages471
      @3vimages471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Opheggie54 I did read the novel many years ago and totally agree, Quinn would have been perfect for The Godfather. He was great as Neil Dellacroce in Gotti. I also think Rod Steiger would have made a great Godfather.
      But I say again ... there is only one Brando. If the part was played perfectly then it can`t be bettered .... in my opinion.

    • @joshuacobb2842
      @joshuacobb2842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@winniejohnson5559 Quinn was amazing, but never on Brando's level.

  • @angus9165
    @angus9165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Something about Pacino’s acting just makes you forget that he’s a really nice person in real life. You can only imagine him being a deadly badass.

    • @megatron4724
      @megatron4724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      like robert de niro

    • @angus9165
      @angus9165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@megatron4724 and Joe Pesci

    • @megatron4724
      @megatron4724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angus9165 no doubt

  • @Matty0923
    @Matty0923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your three way tie for first. Marlon Brando was the best, Pesci in Goodfellas and Pacino in Donnie Brasco were epic also. My honorable mention, even though it was a very small part, was Harvey Keitel as Angelo Bruno in The Irishman. Loved him in the scene when he was sitting down with Deniro in the restaurant about blowing up his place.

  • @RomanStepanovTV
    @RomanStepanovTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1408

    Michael, should we expect a video about Italian-American food soon? That would be an awesome Xmas present. Especially video about food in the mafia. What were your favorite restaurants, dishes, what did you guys love to cook at home? Thank you so much

    • @Happy-cn9vt
      @Happy-cn9vt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Thats a great idea

    • @vanillaaudio185
      @vanillaaudio185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes!

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Gabagool

    • @Nero691
      @Nero691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My grandma can make killer speggtti unfortunately I only get it 2 times a year because off all the stuff in it😪

    • @rodrigobarba930
      @rodrigobarba930 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fire idea!

  • @ginal1861
    @ginal1861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for the shout out to Denzel, well deserved. I would also nominate Forest Whitaker in "Godfather of Harlem."

  • @paulmerritt418
    @paulmerritt418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very insightful.

  • @vitocorleone428
    @vitocorleone428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Michael, I'm glad to be with that list 🌹

  • @rbell38340
    @rbell38340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Denzel Washington is my favorite male actor. He is excellent in his roles and is a very good person.

    • @elethaduffy976
      @elethaduffy976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love him in everything he does. Man on Fire is my favorite of his though. OT I know.

    • @user-sj5rb7dc3c
      @user-sj5rb7dc3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He’s got the most swagger hands down. In real life he is a man of intelligence and common sense.

    • @joewas2225
      @joewas2225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elethaduffy976
      Man on Fire is definitely in his top 3. Performance wise, Fences is his best.

    • @terrellgivens
      @terrellgivens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joewas2225 great picks. I would say Malcolm X is his best performance. Hurricane is also really up there

  • @TheLight965
    @TheLight965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This is the therapy I need after bombing my exam today

    • @jasons2023
      @jasons2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I needed this before I'm sitting my driver's license test.

    • @TokyoKazama
      @TokyoKazama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't fucking sweat it dude. Just retake it.

    • @SilkMilkJilk
      @SilkMilkJilk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      just take the mobster life instead mate, fook exams

    • @pitohead77
      @pitohead77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      listen to this during lunch after dealing with tenant issues all day.
      the show gets a "5" a strong 5.

    • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
      @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SilkMilkJilk 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Kevinb1821
    @Kevinb1821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite scene in the god father that I think is so underrated is the hospital scene from beginning to end. It was so tense and almost horror film like hiding his dad. Getting the random Italian flower guy to help him then the payoff when they had to have the best poker faces of their lives to make the hit men drive away. Just amazing.

    • @lavenderkisses9461
      @lavenderkisses9461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here!

    • @perfiction7521
      @perfiction7521 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael looking at the cigarette lighter is the best 15 seconds of cinema history....

  • @thedarknate08
    @thedarknate08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Denzel did such a great job in Training Day that i hated his character sooo much and i would not have made it to lunch time with him because one of us would have died! He deserve the oscar for that performance!

  • @damichia7441
    @damichia7441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Prime Joe Pesci would have been perfect for Scarfo and Roy Demeo.

    • @ernestpratgarriga9879
      @ernestpratgarriga9879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Roy Demeo never came back after Richie Aprile got through with'em. Toughest guy in Essex County.

    • @oSTYNCLSYo
      @oSTYNCLSYo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879 lol

    • @shtarker5493
      @shtarker5493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would LOVE to see a movie about either one of those guys!

    • @rodcav3
      @rodcav3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been waiting for a movie about Nicky Scarfo played by Pesci for years

    • @damichia7441
      @damichia7441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rodcav3 yeah to bad nobody picked up the idea 😔

  • @hypolyxa7207
    @hypolyxa7207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Glad to see Edward G. Robinson on the list. Love that era. :)

    • @twofiveb
      @twofiveb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It seems to me that a young Jimmy Conway loved Edward G. Robinson since he was always rooting for the bad guys 😆

  • @tywhite10
    @tywhite10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just saw Casino for the first time. Loved it. Pesci is such a great actor

  • @The_Riff_Whisperer
    @The_Riff_Whisperer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s pretty cool to see a real OG talking about the MOB, I’m actually part Italian but I’m Mexican, I hope one day we get something similar but with retired Sicarios. They must have a lot of wisdom as well because their life’s were tough too.

  • @zamiel3
    @zamiel3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When he said, "I got sent for"...that was a spot on impression of Pacino.

  • @oduffy1939
    @oduffy1939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger scared the fuck out of me! There's a scene when he goes upstairs and talks to the wife of one of his men, she's heard or said something she shouldn't have. Then Depp as Bulger stands at the door and talks to her in a low voice. He never yells or gets physical, even his words are innocuous; but the scene utterly terrifying. Maybe it's because I'm Irish, but that's most frightened I've ever been by an actor's performance.

    • @donhancock332
      @donhancock332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The way Whitey died is about as terrifying as it gets.

    • @mortalitysfatal3229
      @mortalitysfatal3229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The dinner table is ‘stone cold’

    • @oduffy1939
      @oduffy1939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ladyintheriver Castin Seen the movie? Hell yes he's an actor, no matter kind of person he is off camera.

    • @oduffy1939
      @oduffy1939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ladyintheriver Castin Thought we were talking about Johnny Depp? I how did I get involved in all of this?

    • @leen_art
      @leen_art 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@oduffy1939 he's a very gentle human being off camera..he's just been smeared by the media and his ex wife is a proven layer. I can't wait for him to win his case so we could get him back in such amazing movies.

  • @grumpygorman4579
    @grumpygorman4579 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list.. thanks for sharing. May just have to revisit a few of these now. ;) Cheers!

  • @imransuhaimi3522
    @imransuhaimi3522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm still new to mob movie genre. This really helps me to binge watch all of em! Thanks Michael!

  • @ecassels
    @ecassels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This an unpopular opinion but for me it’s Ray Liotta in goodfellas

    • @AndrewIGoode
      @AndrewIGoode 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Great performance. in my top 10 for sure

    • @AJR-zg2py
      @AJR-zg2py 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Remember that Michael Franzese is a bit biased when it comes to Henry Hill (Liotta's character). He admits that it's a good movie and good performance but Scorcese's Henry Hill was portrayed in a much better light in the movie than the actual guy in real life. It's basically the movie Henry Hill would make of himself - not accurate when it comes to Hill.

    • @ecassels
      @ecassels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AJR-zg2py yeah I understand that

    • @mgee1723
      @mgee1723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts

    • @adamhonestyanddecency5054
      @adamhonestyanddecency5054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I could see that.

  • @PRblaze
    @PRblaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Honestly Michael, i'm so glad i found your channel. I've been going through a hard time for the last couple of months, and your attitude, stories, and most importantly, the lessons you deliver have helped me so much, i can't even begin to describe it. I grew up without my father in my life, so i never had a male role model in my life, and that really affected me due to not learning at an early age how to be a man, from a male perspective, so it was great finding you. Your a great role model, and i have learned many life lessons from watching your videos. Keep it up, and thank you.

  • @RW77777777
    @RW77777777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some people are gonna tell you that Michael did a lot of bad things in his day; but when he put Pacino at #10 and made you sweat the rest of the list...
    What a villain

  • @corsair371
    @corsair371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating man with incredible insight

  • @cedricgist7614
    @cedricgist7614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Been following you for months and am striving not to take you for granted because I can only imagine how much work it takes to deliver the content you give several times a week. You no doubt have a good team. Thanks again.

  • @ninamc6116
    @ninamc6116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think Mike did a great job on here. Unexpected choices, not cliche. Older movies too. Totally loved that he mentioned Denzel. He was absolutely ruthless in “Training Day”. Honorable mention: William Hurt in “a History of Violence”. Loved Anthony Quinn!!

  • @arkanoid6554
    @arkanoid6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Made it Ma, top of the world!!
    Love James Cagney, fantastic actor !
    White heat , Angels with dirty faces and Mr Roberts are amongst my favourites😅

  • @janabrandialibrandi5823
    @janabrandialibrandi5823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, your show is very refreshing. Xo. 🤗

  • @GEAE_Denny_L
    @GEAE_Denny_L 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I’m not on your list but a wild mob scene is from the movie “True Romance” and the short scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper. Scene called The Sicilian scene.

    • @Madyetmellow
      @Madyetmellow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of the best scenes in film. Amazing juxtaposition with the relaxing music (flower duet) and intensity of the 2 actors. Hard not to have this film in my top 5 just for that scene. Although Gary Oldman also played a blinder.

    • @bnx77
      @bnx77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You.....You're part Eggplant! Haha DH knew his fate had to throw a last jab.

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bnx77 he knew he wasn't walking out of there before he asked for the cigarette (Chesterfield)

  • @No85Limits
    @No85Limits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Armand Assante was my number 1 for all time performances playing a gangster. He played Gotti perfectly. He was born to play that role.

  • @ravenman1967
    @ravenman1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Michael. I really enjoy your videos. I just ordered the book that’s on your table. Looking forward to reading it.

  • @antoniotisineto9089
    @antoniotisineto9089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent vídeo. Keep up the good job.

  • @daviddavid9412
    @daviddavid9412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    LOVE your content, I was rough years ago and an alcoholic. The Lord delivered me in one night with no withdrawal symptoms from anything. The more you're forgiven the more you appreciate it. Great to see your family and business doing well. Been catching your interviews for years. Glad you have your own platform to say what and how you want to.

  • @sammythatbul1667
    @sammythatbul1667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I know it’s not a movie but Tony Soprano was brilliant for so many years

  • @AngelEarth2011
    @AngelEarth2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this was a spot on review. Robert de Niro's best 5/5 performances have been in films outside of the Mob-genre, for example Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, the King of Comedy, Cape Fear and Heat.

    • @doomvictor3934
      @doomvictor3934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No he was phenomenal in the Godfather pt2 and Once Upon A Time in America

  • @anarchy4133
    @anarchy4133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really loved this episode. Thank u so much.

  • @galencox4278
    @galencox4278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Chazz Palmintieri is under rated. A Bronx Tale a classic.

  • @marekatebakang7669
    @marekatebakang7669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been following this blog for the 8 months... Brilliant stuff

  • @jameshamm801
    @jameshamm801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Concur. Well done!!!!

  • @joeyjo-joshabadu9636
    @joeyjo-joshabadu9636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Edward G. Robinson's voice was the inspiration for Chief Wiggum.

  • @alexandergukhman2052
    @alexandergukhman2052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Mr. Franzese, I love all your videos. You’re always so intelligent and interesting to listen to. Keep doing what you’re doing. I know you are a real inspiration to a lot of people.

  • @lynngold1865
    @lynngold1865 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you mentioned Jimmy Cagney!He was my first gangster.Movies 73 yrs ago!!!INCREDIBLE.

  • @ThePowerMoves
    @ThePowerMoves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When at N.1 you didn't mention Joe Pesci, I thought "what the hell", and then I thought, he was there :)

  • @pjz7
    @pjz7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you for putting Pacino at #1 (3 way tie that I agree with) for his portrayal of Lefty in Donnie Brasco.
    I feel it’s his best performance and hardly anyone ever mentions it.

    • @sirmanni4534
      @sirmanni4534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pacino in Scarface was good

    • @rba295
      @rba295 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Micheal corleone was probaply the best, then id say scarface, then lefty, and then hoffa. Hes such a good actor when i name these names it feels like 4 differebt people. Doesnt even feel like the same actor

    • @dubuyajay9964
      @dubuyajay9964 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about Carlito's Way?

  • @kdogg198005
    @kdogg198005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love Donnie Brasco. One of my favorite mob movies.

  • @lingim9244
    @lingim9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What an amazing watch, thank you😊😃😇, so interesting.

  • @a.t.3192
    @a.t.3192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Tom Hardy as the Kray Twins and Alfie Solomons was fucking epic. Technically not a mob actor since the Krays and Alfie were London gangsters, but still truly fantastic.

    • @3vimages471
      @3vimages471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed .... Tom Hardy playing both twins was amazing.

  • @samdunnett3874
    @samdunnett3874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I personally love Johnny Depps performance in Black Mass. he’s such a versatile actor that goes from playing a chocolate factory owner to the US’ most notorious gangster. Truly amazing.
    Thank you for the video Michael.

    • @wandahall4435
      @wandahall4435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depp was great in Black Mass...The performance was powerful!!! Thanks Michael!!!💖💖💖