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Aug 23, 2020 · Frank Cullotta, the former mob hit man who advised and had a cameo role in Martin Scorsese's 1995 film "Casino," died Thursday. He was 81
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Cullotta provided information for Nicholas Pileggi's 1995 book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, which Martin Scorsese adapted into the 1995 film Casino. Cullotta inspired the character Frank Marino (played by Frank Vincent), served as a technical advisor for the film, and also played an on-screen role as a hitman.
Dec 6, 2015 · In the film, Casino, Spilotro is loosely portrayed by Joe Pesci — in real-life, Tony was tied to at least two dozen murders. Frank Cullotta grew up with Tony in Chicago.
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Aug 17, 2022 · One of the most infamous members of the Chicago Outfit and the Hole in the Wall Gang burglary ring, Frank Cullotta also ended up providing law enforcement with key information on the mob’s activities in Las Vegas — and was one of the primary sources for the legendary book-turned-movie Casino.
Oct 18, 2022 · Incredibly, the person performing the act onscreen was Frank Cullotta, who was formerly a mobster and previous member of Tony Spilotro's real-life gang.
Apr 21, 2024 · 0:00 Intro0:26 Frank Cullotta and Tony Spilotro.1:53 Tony's moving up in the organization.3:06 Frank "lefty" Rosenthal, Robert De Niro's character.4:03 The p...
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Actor: Casino. Frank Cullotta was born on 14 December 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Casino (1995), Mobster Confessions (1993) and The Resolution (2016). He died on 20 August 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
