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The Professor (1986)

“The man who taught the Godfather”

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Plot

The Professor (1986) takes loose inspiration from the life of Raffaele Cutolo, a notorious overlord of the Camorra crime syndicate. The narrative unfurls the criminal odyssey of 'Il Professore' (The Professor), a man who, from the confines of a prison cell, meticulously constructs a formidable empire built on bloodshed and illicit substances. His ambition is unyielding, sparking a ruthless war aimed at annihilating old Camorra bosses and crowning himself as the supreme 'boss of the bosses'. With the assistance of his loyal sister, he pulls off a daring prison escape, vanishing into the bustling underbelly of New York. In the city that never sleeps, he wastes no time in forging new alliances with the 'Cosa Nostra', the Italian American Mafia, further augmenting his criminal dominion. His ascent to the zenith of the most potent criminal organization leaves the Italian authorities scrambling, almost powerless in their pursuit. The Professor (1986) is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and the relentless pursuit of dominance in the shadowy world of organized crime.

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The Professor is a crime movie featuring Ben Gazzara.

The Professor is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.