New York City, 1930, The Bronx: Local mob Don Antonio Andolini Sr has died of natural causes or that’s what everyone thinks. His son, Antonio Andolini Jr –Tony - is certain that his Uncle Luca had something to do with it. Tony’s monomaniacal obsession with avenging his father’s death is driving him insane.
All mafia big shots like entertainment and love to be seen, so Luca wasn’t unfamiliar with the theatre. With this knowledge, Tony had an epiphany. This was the realization that he could test his theory that Luca was his father’s killer by performing a play reenacting the murder. Tony would then watch the expression of his uncle change and be assured of his theory and exact his revenge. So it was settled, with his unlimited resources Tony would gather actors and invite all …show more content…
You know my father was twice the man Luca is yet you're in bed Satan himself.” There was further altercation with his mother,
“This has gotten out of hand! This needs to stop immediately! You have opened my eyes to the business your father had sworn to protect me from.” As though if another person had entered the room Tony began talking to himself,
“Yes, I still remember, stay on the path of revenge...This all ends when he dies” Observing with a concerned look on her face his mother believes he has gone mad. Talking to nothing as if he sees a ghost.
“Ma, you don't see your husband standing right next to his son?” Tony asked.
“What are you talking about my husband is dead. Gone forever! don't play with me like this!” said the crying mother Tony abruptly interceded her speech only saying this
“Mama I have to go back to the old country with Rafaele and Giovanni. I am suspicious of their recent altercations and must expose them as informants of my uncle. I just want you to know I am not mad.” quickly kissing his mother goodbye leaving her frozen in