Friends and Romans
Originally released in 2014. Friends and Romans is a comedy film. directed by Christopher Kublan. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Rispoli, Annabella Sciorra, and Paul Ben-Victor
Synopsis
A group of lifelong mob movie extras mount a production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in their local Staten Island theater in order to finally get some speaking roles. But the theater is the secret hideout of a real-life gangster who fancies himself an actor, and whom the FBI are hunting for the recent murder of a Broadway producer. The Feds insert their own undercover agent to audition for the role of Cassius, seeking to determine who is the real gangster among a cast of make-believe criminals. All the while, the oblivious cast seek only to prove to themselves, their families, and friends that they are more than just extras.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Michael Rispoli
as Nick DeMaio
Annabella Sciorra
as Angela DeMaio
Paul Ben-Victor
as Dennis Socio
Katie Stevens
as Gina DeMaio
Charlie Semine
as Paulie / Goldberg
Anthony DeSando
as Joey 'Bananas' Bongano
Tony Sirico
as Bobby Musso
Tony Darrow
as Frankie Fusso
Fortuna Calva Baker
as Mrs. Ariemma
Nick Bell
as Big Vinnie's 1st AC
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends and Romans about?
A group of lifelong mob movie extras mount a production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in their local Staten Island theater in order to finally get some speaking roles. But the theater is the secre...
Who directed Friends and Romans?
Friends and Romans was directed by Christopher Kublan.
How long is Friends and Romans?
Friends and Romans has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Friends and Romans released?
Friends and Romans was released on October 17, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Friends and Romans?
The main cast of Friends and Romans includes Michael Rispoli, Annabella Sciorra, Paul Ben-Victor, Katie Stevens, Charlie Semine.