"Sometimes the best defense... is a wiseguy."

2006

2h 5m

6.5(557 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Overview

Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Vin Diesel

Jackie DiNorscio

Alex Rocco

Nick Calabrese

Ron Silver

Sidney Finestein

Peter Dinklage

Ben Klandis

Linus Roache

Sean Kierney

Frank Pietrangolare

Carlo Mascarpone

Annabella Sciorra

Bella DiNorscio

Richard DeDomenico

Tom Napoli

Vinny Vella

Graziedei

James Biberi

Frank Brentano

Creative team

Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Written by: Sidney Lumet
T.J. Mancini
Produced by: Rita Branch
Bob DeBrino

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