Playing for the Mob
"In 1978, America's Most Powerful Crime Family Went to College"
Originally released in 2014. Playing for the Mob is a documentary film. directed by Joe Lavine. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ray Liotta, Henry Hill, and Jim Sweeney
Synopsis
The story of how mobster Henry Hill - played by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese 1990 classic, Goodfellas - helped orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games in the 1978-79 season. The details of that point-shaving scandal are revealed for the first time on film through the testimony of the players, the federal investigators and the actual fixers. Playing For The Mob may be set in the seemingly golden world of college basketball, but like Goodfellas, this is a tale of greed, betrayal and reckoning. Ultimately, they both share the same message: With that much money at stake, you can't trust anybody.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ESPN Films
- Steel Titan
- ESPN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing for the Mob about?
The story of how mobster Henry Hill - played by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese 1990 classic, Goodfellas - helped orchestrate the fixing of Boston College basketball games in the 1978-79 season. The ...
Who directed Playing for the Mob?
Playing for the Mob was directed by Joe Lavine.
How long is Playing for the Mob?
Playing for the Mob has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Playing for the Mob released?
Playing for the Mob was released on October 7, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing for the Mob?
The main cast of Playing for the Mob includes Ray Liotta, Henry Hill, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kuhn, Eric Cobb.