Spike of Bensonhurst(1988)
One kid's fight for the respect of the neighborhood.
Spike of Bensonhurst Synopsis
Spike Fumo is an Italian kid apsiring to be a boxer. He falls in love with a rich girl, who turns out to be the daughter of a Mafia boss. Spike is threatened to leave Bensonhurst by the mob, and then goes to a poverty-stricken Puerto Rican part of Brooklyn.
Spike of Bensonhurst (1988) is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Morrissey, released on November 11, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Sasha Mitchell, Ernest Borgnine, Anne DeSalvo and Sylvia Miles. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Morrissey
- Writers:
- Alan Bowne, Paul Morrissey, Paul Morrissey
- Producers:
- David Weisman, Nelson Lyon
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Fierberg
- Composer:
- Coati Mundi
- Production:
- FilmDallas Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Spike of Bensonhurst (1988) Trailer
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Spike of Bensonhurst Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Spike of Bensonhurst.
Official Trailer
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Mafia Kid Trailer
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Spike Of Bensonhurst
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Star Sasha Mitchell TV News Story
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Spike of Bensonhurst Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sasha Mitchell
as Spike Fumo
Ernest Borgnine
as Baldo Cacetti
Anne DeSalvo
as Sylvia Cacetti
Sylvia Miles
as Congresswoman
Geraldine Smith
as Helen Fumo
Antonia Rey
as Bandana's Mother
Rick Aviles
as Bandana
Maria Pitillo
as Angel
- Karen Shallo
Karen Shallo
as Blondie
- Christopher Anthony Young
Christopher Anthony Young
as Carmine
- Mario Todisco
Mario Todisco
as Tortorella
Rodney Harvey
as Frankie
Key crew
Directed by Paul Morrissey, written by Alan Bowne, Paul Morrissey and Paul Morrissey, produced by David Weisman and Nelson Lyon.
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Spike of Bensonhurst Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Spike of Bensonhurst – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Spike of Bensonhurst?
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The main cast of Spike of Bensonhurst (1988) includes Sasha Mitchell, Ernest Borgnine, Anne DeSalvo, Sylvia Miles and Geraldine Smith. The film was directed by Paul Morrissey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spike of Bensonhurst released?
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Spike of Bensonhurst was released on November 11, 1988 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Spike of Bensonhurst worth watching?
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Spike of Bensonhurst (1988) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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