Playing for the Mob(2014)
In 1978, America's Most Powerful Crime Family Went to College
Playing for the Mob 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.
Playing for the Mob (2014) is a documentary film directed by Joe Lavine, released on October 7, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Ray Liotta, Henry Hill, Jim Sweeney and Rick Kuhn. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Lavine
- Production:
- ESPN Films, Steel Titan, ESPN
- Status:
- Released
Playing for the Mob Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Liotta
as Narrator
Henry Hill
as Himself
- Jim Sweeney
Jim Sweeney
as Himself
- Rick Kuhn
Rick Kuhn
as Himself
- Eric Cobb
Eric Cobb
as Himself
- Paul Mazzei
Paul Mazzei
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Joe Lavine.
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Playing for the Mob Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Playing for the Mob – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing for the Mob online?
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Playing for the Mob (2014) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Playing for the Mob?
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The main cast of Playing for the Mob (2014) includes Ray Liotta, Henry Hill, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kuhn and Eric Cobb. The film was directed by Joe Lavine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing for the Mob released?
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Playing for the Mob was released on October 7, 2014 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Playing for the Mob worth watching?
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Playing for the Mob (2014) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.