Wannabes (2000)

Wannabes (2000)
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William DeMeo is scriptwriter, star, and co-director for the crime drama Wannabes. Hotheated older brother Angelo (DeMeo) and more-thoughtful younger brother Paulie (Conor Dubin) are both fired from their jobs as waiters at an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. They join up with two of their neighborhood friends, Pete (Daniel Margotta) and Dom (John Palumbo) to start up a bookie business with a 20,000-dollar loan. The group has a rocky start, but soon acquires some help from a partner in Coney Island and expands into more complicated illegal activites. Local crime boss Santo Minieri (Joe Viterelli) develops an interest in the new business and soon takes Angelo up as his protégé. Santo's biological son, Vinny (Joesph D'Onofrio), is angered by his father's choice and seems headed for destruction. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
William DeMeoConor Dubin, (more)
Director(s):
Charles A. AddessiWilliam DeMeo, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Wannabes

William DeMeo is scriptwriter, star, and co-director for the crime drama Wannabes. Hotheated older brother Angelo (DeMeo) and more-thoughtful younger brother Paulie (Conor Dubin) are both fired from their jobs as waiters at an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. They join up with two of their neighborhood friends, Pete (Daniel Margotta) and Dom (John Palumbo) to start up a bookie business with a 20,000-dollar loan. The group has a rocky start, but soon acquires some help from a partner in Coney Island and expands into more complicated illegal activites. Local crime boss Santo Minieri (Joe Viterelli) develops an interest in the new business and soon takes Angelo up as his protégé. Santo's biological son, Vinny (Joesph D'Onofrio), is angered by his father's choice and seems headed for destruction. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

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Director(s):
Charles A. AddessiWilliam DeMeo
Writer(s):
William DeMeo
Producer(s):
Nicole CraigCharles A. Addessi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Not For Children, Violence)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Michael S.

    this is a awesome low budget mob flick.... the story line is good reminds me of the sopranos!!!

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    David C.

    This is a nice, low budget, well thought out drama- realistic in its portrayals espcially with the late "Jelly" in a starring role. It is fun to watch.

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    Michael M.

    Some of the worst acting ever.This should never have made it dvdv.

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