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THRILLER . 2015 . 1h 30m . English . 5.1/10

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"Respect isn't earned. It's stolen."

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.

Director Nick Sandow
Starring Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette, Michael Imperioli
5.1/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2015
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Respect isn't earned. It's stolen.

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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Director
The Wannabe was directed by Nick Sandow.
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Cast
Vincent Piazza stars as Thomas in The Wannabe.
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Year context
The Wannabe was released 11 years ago in 2015.
The Wannabe is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (14)

Vincent Piazza
Vincent Piazza
Thomas
Patricia Arquette
Patricia Arquette
Rose
Michael Imperioli
Michael Imperioli
Alphonse
David Zayas
David Zayas
Pablo Guzman
Domenick Lombardozzi
Domenick Lombardozzi
Mickey
Mike Starr
Mike Starr
Jerry
Nick Sandow
Nick Sandow
Anthony
Doug E. Doug
Doug E. Doug
The Twin
George Carroll
George Carroll
Bruce Cutler
Vincenzo Amato
Vincenzo Amato
Richie
Joseph Siravo
Joseph Siravo
John Gotti
Daniel Sauli
Daniel Sauli
Curtis Sliwa
Neal Huff
Neal Huff
Judge Glasser
Adriana DeMeo
Adriana DeMeo
Annie

CREW

Director
Writer

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (37 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Wannabe about?
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.
How long is The Wannabe?
The Wannabe has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed The Wannabe?
The Wannabe was directed by Nick Sandow.
Who stars in The Wannabe?
The cast of The Wannabe includes Vincent Piazza, Patricia Arquette, Michael Imperioli, David Zayas, Domenick Lombardozzi.
What is the rating of The Wannabe?
The Wannabe has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Thriller Mystery Crime Drama
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