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Joseph Gallo (April 7, 1929 – April 7, 1972), also known as "Crazy Joe", was an Italian-American mobster and Caporegime of the Colombo crime family of New York City, New York. In his youth, Gallo was diagnosed with schizophrenia after an arrest.
Crazy Joe is a 1974 crime film directed by Carlo Lizzani and produced by Dino De Laurentiis. The Italian-American co-production is a fictionalized account of the murder of Joseph "Crazy Joe" Gallo, a mobster who was gunned down on April 7, 1972, at a restaurant in Little Italy.
Feb 5, 2024 · Joe Gallo was a notorious gangster who killed Albert Anastasia, kidnapped his own bosses, and sparked two gang wars. He was shot and killed in Little Italy by rival mobsters in 1972.
Joseph Gallo, better known as “Crazy Joe,” lived a life that was as colorful and erratic as the fireworks on his birthday, the very day his life met a violent end.
Feb 8, 1974 · Crazy Joe is a 1974 movie directed by Carlo Lizzani and starring Peter Boyle, Paula Prentiss, Fred Williamson and Rip Torn. It depicts the life and death of New York mobster Joseph \"Crazy Joe\" Gallo, who was known for his violent and unpredictable behavior.
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Dec 1, 2019 · Who was Joseph “Crazy Joe” Gallo? Gallo was born in Brooklyn, and reportedly began his mafia career working for the Profaci crime family. According to some accounts, Gallo was among the men who...
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Sep 14, 2015 · Learn about the life and crimes of Joseph \"Crazy Joe\" Gallo, a notorious mobster who worked for the Profaci and Colombo families. Find out how he tried to assassinate Albert Anastasia, kidnap Joe Profaci, and survive a prison riot before being killed by the mafia.
