Find Me Guilty (2006)


Find Me Guilty
Release Date16 February 2006
Budget$13,000,000
US Box Office$1,000,000
TaglineSometimes the best defense. . . is a wiseguy.
GenreComedy, Crime, Drama
CountryGermany
USA
Filming LocationsBayonne, New Jersey, USA
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixSDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
ColorColor
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassDocudrama, Crime Comedy
Niche GenreComedy Drama
MoodComedy on the Edge
ThemesMafia Life
TonesSatirical, Irreverent, Whimsical, Biting, Goofy
TagsCourt [law], Defense [courtroom], Drug Trade, Gangster, Kidnap, Mafia, Trial [courtroom]

Find Me Guilty is a 2006 courtroom crime drama based on the true story about the longest Mafia trial in American history. Mobster Giacomo "Jackie" DiNorscio (played by Vin Diesel) faces a series of charges even though he has a prior 30 year conviction, but he decides to stand trial instead of ratting out his family and associates. A wrench is thrown into the system when DiNorscio attempts to defend himself and act as his own lawyer at trial. It was directed by Sidney Lumet, and also stars Peter Dinklage and Linus Roache. Much of the courtroom testimony was taken from the original court transcripts.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Jackie DiNorscio

Nick Calabrese

Frank Pietrangolare
Carlo Mascarpone

Richard DeDomenico
Tom Napoli

Jimmy Katz

Tony Ray Rossi
Joe Bellini

Vinny Vella
Graziedei

Paul Borghese
Gino Mascarpone

Frank Adonis
Phil Radda

Nicholas A. Puccio
Alessandro Tedeschi

Frankie Perrone
Henry Fiuli

Salvatore Paul Piro
Mike Belaggio

Ben Klandis

Max Novardis

James Biberi
Frank Brentano

James Washington

Oscar A. Colon
Pissaro

Ben Lipitz
Henry Kelsey

Steven Randazzo
Chris Cellano

Theodore

Sean Kierney

Chris Newberger

Marcia Jean Kurtz
Sara Stiles

Judge Finestein

Court Clerk

Bonnie Rose
Jury Foreperson

Lola Allen
Court Stenographer

Bella DiNorscio

Marina DiNorscio

Gene Ruffini
DeNorscio, Sr.

Tony Compagna

Jerry McQueen

Harry Bellman

Peter Petraki

Roger Zamudio
Octavio Juarez

Michael Kerry

Mark Kashersky
Agent Brandon

Francisco Lentini
Charley Kraus

Jackie's Lawyer

Hospital Detective

Alice Spivak
Female Judge

Dennis Paladino
Sylvester

U.S. Marshal

Alfred Sauchelli Jr.
Driver

Klandis' Secretary

Louis Mustillo
U.S. Marshal #2

John Di Benedetto
Guard - Jesse

Eddie Marrero
Visiting Room Guard

Gustave Johnson
Doctor

F. Valentino Morales
Prisoner #1

Dennis Albanese
Court Officer

Gino's Girlfriend

Frank Bonsangue
Mob Lawyer

Rita Branch
Juror

Jeff Chena
Defendant 13

Dominick Cicco
Defense Attorney

Tim Cinnante
Joey Calabrese

Marcus Allen Cooper
Klandis' Special Assistant

Vinny DeGennaro
Danny Roma

Mario D'Elia
DEA Agent

Marshall Factora
Prison Guard

John Louis Fischer
DEA Agent

Paul Gennaro
Jackie's Nephew

Lou Irizarry
Mob Defendant

Nicole LaPera
Tim's Wife

Charles LaPlaca
Mob Lawyer

Guy Messenger
Court Officer

Kam Metcalf
Juror

Shane Moran
Cop

Matt Myers
Jury Member #4

Joseph O'Keefe
Juror #2

Rose Pasquale
Roselyn Mascarpone

Nicolas Quilter
Gallery Member

Joe Rosario
Mob Lawyer

Johnny Sanchez
John Pinero Juror #10

Prison Guard #2

Troy Smith
Prison Inmate

Joseph Tudisco
Defense Attorney #7

Vito Violante
Mob Lawyer

Director

Writer

T.J. Mancini

Robert J. McCrea

Producer

Rita Branch
co-producer

Bob DeBrino
producer

Frank Digiacomo
co-producer

Robert Greenhut
producer

Oliver Hengst
executive producer

Robert Katz
co-producer

T.J. Mancini
producer

Johnny Sanchez
co-producer

Wolfgang Schamburg
associate producer

Ernst-August Schnieder
co-producer

producer

George Zakk
executive producer

Roger Zamudio
co-producer

Original Music

Jonathan Tunick
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Cinematographer

Ron Fortunato
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Editor

Tom Swartwout
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Casting Director

Ellen Chenoweth
-

Susie Farris
-

Production Designer

Christopher Nowak
-

Art Director

Emily Beck
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Set Decorator

Ron Von Blomberg
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Costume Designer

Tina Nigro
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Makeup Department

Felice Diamond
second makeup artist

Kelly Gleason
key makeup artist

Anna Krommydas
second hair stylist

Erwin H. Kupitz
wig fabrication: Mr. Diesel

Kerrie Smith
key hair stylist

Christien Tinsley
makeup/prosthetic artist: Mr. Diesel

Production Manager

Bonnie Hlinomaz
production supervisor

Patrick Quinn
post-production supervisor

Louise Runge
post-production manager: Yari Film Group

Lucille Smith
production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Amy Lauritsen
second assistant director

Joseph P. Reidy
first assistant director

John Silvestri
second second assistant director

Jennifer D. Wilkins
dga trainee

Art Department

Anthony Baldasare
assistant property master

Tom Boles
key carpenter

D. Eric Bryant
on-set dresser

Diana Burton
property master

Jay Dalton
key construction grip

Michael Finnerty
construction coordinator

Glenn Gertsen
shop foreman

Jesse Gertsen
carpenter

Daniel K. Grosso
leadman

Julia G. Hickman
art department coordinator

Ana Lombardo
assistant property master

Lynn Maffessoli
lead scenic artist

Peter Matejcyk
carpenter

Michele Mayas
stand-by scenic artist

Phil Purificato
stand-by construction grip

Kenneth Stopsky
construction foreman

Jared Sturner
construction grip

Peter Whitney
scenic shopman

Rosalie Russino
scenic artist

Sound Department

Coll Anderson
supervising sound editor

Brian Bowles
dialogue editor, adr editor

Ryan Collison
foley engineer

James Domorski
digital recordist

Robert Fernandez
re-recording engineer

Dan Fulton
first assistant sound editor

Randy Greenberg
sound re-recordist: pyramix system

Gregg Harris
boom operator

Bradford L. Hohle
stereo sound consultant: Dolby

Christopher Newman
sound mixer

Jay Peck
foley artist

Kira Smith
utility sound technician

Marilyn Teorey
foley editor

Special Effects

Mark Bero
special effects coordinator

Stunts

Blaise Corrigan
stunt coordinator

Troy Robinson
stunt coordinator, stunt double: Vin Diesel

Camera and Electrical Department

Peter Colavito
electrician

Christopher DeBlau
electrician

John W. DeBlau
gaffer

Christopher Dolan
house electrician

Joe Donohue III
dolly grip

Edward J. Egan III
rigging grip

Kevin Egan
best boy rigging grip

Ken Ferris
camera operator

Will Hart
still photographer

Thomas Landi
electrician

Abby Levine
digital imaging technician

Dave Lowry
key grip

Gerry Lowry
dolly grip

Martin Lowry
best boy grip

Patrick Lowry
grip

Bruce MacCallum
camera operator: "a" camera

Sal Martorano
electrician

Justin Panzanaro
rigging grip

Tom Percarpio
best boy electric

Malcolm A. Purnell
second assistant camera

Patrick Quinn
first assistant camera: "b" camera

Chris Silano
first assistant camera: "a" camera

Casting Department

Anne Davison
casting assistant

Meredith Jacobson
extras casting

David H. Kramer
adr voice casting

Barbara McNamara
extras casting assistant

Erin Sullivan
casting: prosthetic transfer

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Stephanie Biear
seamstress

Nina Johnston
set costumer

Debbie Lucas
seamstress

Bryan Mathison
wardrobe supervisor

Jennifer M. Moore
set costumer

Chris Ann Pappas
assistant costume designer

Laura Steinman
additional set costumer

Thomas Stokes
wardrobe supervisor

Editorial Department

Joe Gawler
digital intermediate colorist

Jennifer Lilly
assistant editor

John Portnoy
post-production executive

Charlie Weil
post-production coordinator: Yari Film Group

Charlie Wiel
post-production coordinator

Music Department

John Carbonara
music editor

Richard Glasser
music supervisor: Yari Film Group

Transportation Department

Peter Tavis
transportation captain

Timothy J. Wood
transportation co-captain

Other Crew

Maya Anand
production assistant

Laura Benson
production coordinator

Nicholas Bernstein
location manager

Devin Brittain
production coordinator

Daniel B. Cone
production assistant

Philip Douglas
production assistant

Steve Dubb
marketing consultant: Yari Film Group

David Fischer
staff production assistant

Kelli Gillam
post-production accountant

Rick Gold
assistant: Neil Sacker

Dana Greiman
production intern

Andrea Hanson
assistant: Mr. Yari

James Hook
stand-in: Vin Diesel

Catharina Hourcade
production coordinator

Mira Husseini
film publicist

David Hutkin
production financing

Lilith Jacobs
assistant: Mr. Lumet

Marc Jacobson
legal services

Brian Kenyon
set production assistant

Jessica Lichtner
script supervisor

Michael J. Linowes
legal counsel

Sarah Lin
assistant: Mr. Diesel

Vincent Morano
office production assistant

Susan Muir
completion bond

adr loop group

Nancy A. Pavia
production assistant

John Polwrek
marketing consultant: Yari Film Group

Stan Purdy
personal security

Leslie Richards
attorney

Ulises Rodriguez
office production assistant

Eddie Ruotolo
set production assistant

J. Max Ruschak
first assistant accountant

Jonathan Russek
production assistant

Henri Sann
production assistant

Kari Scharer
accountant

Amy Shatsky-Gambrill
assistant: Mr. Greenhut

Daniel Silverman
film recorder

Shelly Strong
production executive

Daniel Stutz
business and legal executive: Yari Film Group

Vivian Tarn
production financing

Greg Trattner
completion bond

Ian Watermeier
staff coordinator

Deborah Wettstein
finance executive: Yari Film Group

Todd Williams
production executive

Jelani Atu Wilson
location assistant

Diane Woodhouse
assistant: Mr. Diesel

Greer Yeaton
production coordinator

Tasha Zamsky
animal trainer

Catherine Zappa
assistant: Daniel Stutz

Abigail Zealey Bess
assistant location manager

Joanna Zorick
payroll accountant

Production Company

Crossroads Entertainment (II)
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Bob Yari Productions
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MHF Zweite Academy Film
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One Race Productions
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Three Wolves Productions
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Yari Film Group (YFG)
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Distributor

Yari Film Group Releasing

Medusa Films

DeA Planeta Home Entertainment

Distribution Company

Freestyle Releasing

Metropolitan Filmexport

Shaw Organisation

New City Releasing

Oy Nordisk Film

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Starz! Network

Twister Digital Video

Special Effects

Tinsley Transfers

Miscellaneous

AONAlbert G. Ruben Insurance Services
production insurance

Axium International
payroll services

Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority
thanks

BridgeStreet Worldwide
production housing

Checkmark
funding

Christien Tinsley's Transfers Inc.
prosthetic makeup

City National Bank
thanks

County of Essex, New Jersey, The
thanks

Dennis Davidson & Associates Public Releations (DDA)
international publicity

DitlevFilms
end title sequence

Eclipse Advertising
marketing consultant: Yari Film Group

Elizabeth Bardsley & Associates
script annotation

Film Finance
completion bond

Freestyle Releasing
releasing

Greenberg Traurig
legal services

ICB Entertainment Finance
production financing

Linowes & Burkin
production legal services

New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission
thanks

New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theater & Broadcasting, The
thanks

Orbit Digital
Avids

Paws for Effect
animals by

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
thanks

Sound One Corporation
post-production

Technicolor New York
recording by colorist

Technicolor
digital dailies , digital film recording , digital intermediate






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