"Gotti" is a biographical crime drama film released in 2018, directed by Kevin Connolly. The film follows the life of John Gotti, a notorious mob leader who rose to become the head of Gambino crime family in New York City.
The movie begins in the 1970s, where Gotti starts working for the Gambino family under the tutelage of Neil Dellacroce. He moves up the ranks and takes over the family after the assassination of boss Paul Castellano. Gotti's rise is depicted as brutal and ambitious, as he takes control of the New York underworld with force.
However, Gotti's reign as a mob boss is not without turbulence. His son, Frank Gotti, is hit by a car and passes away. The family is devastated, and Gotti's wife, Victoria, asks him to leave the mafia life. Gotti is also indicted several times for various crimes, such as murder, racketeering, and extortion.
But despite the trials and imprisonment, Gotti remains a figurehead of mob culture, with scores of followers and admirers. He tries to reconcile with his estranged son, John Gotti Jr., but their relationship remains strained as Jr. is indicted for several crimes and testifies against his father.
Ultimately, the movie focuses not only on Gotti's life but also on his reputation as the "Teflon Don" and the public fascination with mob culture. The film ends with Gotti's decline in health and his death from cancer.
The cast of "Gotti" features John Travolta as Gotti, Kelly Preston as Victoria Gotti, Stacy Keach as Aniello Dellacroce, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Angelo Ruggiero, and Spencer Lofranco as John Gotti Jr.