SEASON 17 / EPISODE 308
ERIC SHAWN on FRANK COSTELLO: THE REAL LIFE GODFATHER
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IN THIS CONVERSATION
The story behind the story.
We meet with Fox News anchor and reporter, Eric Shawn. to discuss the series Frank Costello-The Real-Life Godfather. We dive into Costello’s powerful influence, his connections to the Mafia and politics, and the lasting legacy of the man they called the Prime Minister of the Mafia. Don’t miss this fascinating look at one of organized crime’s most notorious figures.
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NEW YORK · 1972
The GodfatherThe role that changed everything.
In Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, Gianni played Carlo Rizzi, Connie Corleone’s husband. Released in 1972, the film became the defining credit of his acting career. The podcast returns to the production, the cast, and Gianni’s memories of stepping into a film that would become part of cinema history.
Career history: Gianni’s official biography ↗
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