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Sugar Wars - The Rise of the Cleveland Mafia

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“First you get the Sugar, then you get the Power.”

2012·57 min·Released
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Theatrical Jan 1, 2012
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Documentary

Overview

The Sugar Wars chronicles the story of the Lonardos, the first organized crime family in Cleveland, Ohio. On his deathbed, Angelo Lonardo comes out of hiding at 90 years old to tell the story of the Cleveland Mafia.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorT.J. Amato, Josh Mills
WriterRichard Deutsch

Cast

Michael Cipiti
Michael Cipiti
Angelo Porrello
Angelo Lonardo
Angelo Lonardo
Self
Joseph Lonardo
Joseph Lonardo
Self
Rick Porello
Rick Porello
Self
Angelo Pezzaniti
Angelo Pezzaniti
John Demarco
Steve "Vito" Vitale
Steve "Vito" Vitale
John Lonardo
Tom Hebeisen
Tom Hebeisen
Angelo Scirie
John Messina
John Messina
Black Sam
Ellen Friedman
Ellen Friedman
Concetta Lonardo

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