The Wannabe(2015)
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The Wannabe Synopsis
Based on true events, The Wannabe, a story about Thomas, a man obsessed with Mafia culture during the 1990s in New York City. When Thomas’s failed attempts to fix the trial of infamous mobster John Gotti gets him rejected by the people he idolizes most, he sets off on a drug infused crime spree with his girlfriend and longtime mob groupie, Rose, by brazenly robbing the local Mafia hangouts.
The Wannabe (2015) is a thriller, mystery, crime and drama film directed by Nick Sandow, released on December 4, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette, Michael Imperioli and David Zayas. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Sandow
- Writers:
- Nick Sandow
- Cinematographer:
- Brett Pawlak
- Production:
- Traction Media, Electric Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Wannabe (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Wannabe before you stream it.
The Wannabe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Piazza
as Thomas
Patricia Arquette
as Rose
Michael Imperioli
as Alphonse
David Zayas
as Pablo Guzman
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Mickey
Mike Starr
as Jerry
Nick Sandow
as Anthony
Doug E. Doug
as The Twin
George Carroll
as Bruce Cutler
Vincenzo Amato
as Richie
Joseph Siravo
as John Gotti
Daniel Sauli
as Curtis Sliwa
Key crew
Directed by Nick Sandow, written by Nick Sandow.
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The Wannabe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 38 ratings.
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The Wannabe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wannabe online?
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The Wannabe (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wannabe?
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The main cast of The Wannabe (2015) includes Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette, Michael Imperioli, David Zayas and Domenick Lombardozzi. The film was directed by Nick Sandow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wannabe released?
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The Wannabe was released on December 4, 2015 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Wannabe worth watching?
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The Wannabe (2015) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wannabe?
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Yes. The official The Wannabe trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.