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starring: Armand Assante, Anthony Quinn, William Forsythe, Richard C. Sarafian, Frank Vincentdirected by: Robert Harmon
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304285114
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304285116
Label: Hbo Home Video
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Hbo Home Video
Release Date: January 13, 1998
Running Time: 116 minutes
Sales Rank: 17687
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: August 17, 1996
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
A very impressive treatment of the rise and fall of New York crime boss John Gotti, this made-for-TV movie succeeds in large measure because of the outstanding work of Armand Assante (I, The Jury, Mambo Kings) as Gotti. Assante creates a complex portrayal of a man loyal to the mob while struggling with personal demons and his own self-destructive ambitions. The film traces the dapper don's rise through the ranks of the Gambino crime family, first through the patronage of his mentor (Anthony Quinn) and then through a brazen assassination of the Gambino boss. Eventually Gotti's world crashes around him as his arrogance over beating the government at trial and his thirst for the limelight causes a rift with his right-hand man, Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano (William Forsythe). Gotti boasts terrific New York City locales and a truly impressive cast, including standout work by Forsythe and Quinn. But it's Assante's movie all the way, and he makes the most out of a larger than life character by making him seem no more, and no less, than human and flawed. --Robert Lane
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A string to facts about the unfolding Gotti story
Gotti (1996) (TV), is informative to the extent that it is able to
tell a string to facts about the unfolding of the Gotti story in
the 1980's and 90's.
Not being an scholar, taken at face value, a lot of what this HBO
production tells, is apparently accurate and factual.
For example, indeed, on Sep. 29, 1986, TIME magazine featured Gotti
on the front page.
Also, the testimony of Sammy the Bull is public, and as such, would
not ... Read More
Rating:  - Best Bio Special I've Ever Seen!
Armand Asante IS John Gotti. He has his look, voice and mannerisms down pat. This is one of the best written, best acted films I've ever seen on the Mafia. The photography is outstanding. It tells the story of John Gotti, as much as we know about it, from beginning to end. The movie was made while Gotti was still alive and before Sammy 'The Bull' got into trouble again and ended up back in prison. You will see every actor on The Sopranos in this film. It is totally real, totally believable. Action, ... Read More
Rating:  - The Rise & Fall Of A Reale Life Mafia Don
GOTTI is a exelent mobster movie one of the best i`v seen, armand assante`s appearance is not only explosive & rich but also verry powerful
A Absolute must have fore mobster-movie fans and armand assante fans
Rating: - Wonderful movie
This movie was great. It's up there with "Goodfellas" and "Casino". Armand Assante becomes John Gotti right before your eyes. The acting was great, the story was great, the movie was great. A real 5 star movie. If you love mafia movies, this is one you should have in your collection.
Rating:  - Gotti
The movie had its moments some of the dialogue was hard to understand but the acting was fine. Assante and Quinn both were very good in their roles. It's worth buying if your into mafia movies.
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