Movie

The Don Is Dead

1973 · 106 min

A grim, slow-burning mob drama where loyalty curdles into betrayal and violence, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

Tagline: Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.
Overview: After his mistress is murdered, a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, power, revenge, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
power
revenge
violence
crime
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild