Who Do I Gotta Kill? (1994)

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A struggling writer takes a job for his mobster uncle in order to obtain first-hand material for a book on conspiracy plots and the JFK assassination. They often say that a good writer lives what he writes, but what happens when the life that the writer is living could likely get him killed?

Introduction
"Who Do I Got ta Kill?" (also known as "Me and the Mob") is a 1994 comedy-drama movie directed by Frank Rainone. The movie's plot revolves around the life of Jimmy Corona, a having a hard time author who gets intertwined with the dirty New York City mafia lifestyle. In spite of the major undertones, the movie incorporates a lot of humor and mischief throughout its storyline.

Main Characters
James Lorinz stars as the chief lead character, Jimmy Corona. Corona is a writer who lives an ordinary presence and struggles to live off his craft. He is continuously rejected by publishers who discredit his work. Sandra Bullock plays the function of Lori, Jimmy's encouraging yet far-off sweetheart. Other primary characters include Tony Darrow as Uncle Tony and Stephen Lee as Kevin Friedland.

Storyline
Irritated with his stagnant career, Jimmy Corona chooses to turn his life into an eccentric novel. The plot takes a funny turn when he gets included with his mafia-connected uncle, Tony "The Clam" Begazo. Following an unexpected incident, Jimmy ends up owing the mafia a large sum of money. In a desperate bid to return the cash, Jimmy, together with his buddy Kevin, stumbles upon a plan to cheat the mafia out of its money. This sets a series of comic and harmful occasions in movement which form the core of the movie.

Interactions with Mafia and Plot Twists
In his mission to avert the mob and repay his financial obligation, Jimmy digs himself deeper into problem. He subscribes himself to an insurance coverage scheme set up by Kevin. The scheme makes use of the benefit of a life insurance policy that is awarded to somebody when a mob member gets killed. However, Jimmy's plan backfires as he discovers himself in the crosshair of the extremely mafia group they attempt to rob.

Humor and Endings
While one might anticipate dark tones due to the mafia involvement, "Who Do I Got ta Kill?" mainstay is its humor. The movie paints Jimmy's hazardous encounters with the mob in a light and humorous method, making his misadventures entertaining to view. Towards completion, Jimmy handles to get rid of his financial obligation, re-establishes his relationship with his girlfriend, Lori, and contributes to the decrease of the mafia. He utilizes these instances as motivation for his book, resulting in him finally getting his big break in writing.

Conclusion
"Who Do I Got ta Kill?" presents a comical yet genuine look at the life of a down-on-his-luck writer who dives into the grim world of mafia. Filled with unpredictable yet amusing plotlines and entire quirky cast of characters, the motion picture does not just focus on the fight between the private and the mafia, however also explores the struggles an unacknowledged skill deals with in his course to success. Despite the hazardous antics of the protagonist and his encounters with mobsters, the film handles to communicate a sense of hope and determination.

Top Cast

  • John Costelloe (small)
    John Costelloe
    Billy "Bink-Bink" Borelli
  • James Lorinz (small)
    James Lorinz
    Jimmy Corona
  • Sandra Bullock (small)
    Sandra Bullock
    Lori
  • Tony Darrow (small)
    Tony Darrow
    Tony Bando
  • Vincent Pastore (small)
    Vincent Pastore
    Aldo "Birdman" Badamo
  • Stephen Lee (small)
    Stephen Lee
    Bobby Blitzer
  • Mario Cantone (small)
    Mario Cantone
    Rico
  • Frank Gio
  • Richard Bright (small)
    Richard Bright
  • Steve Buscemi (small)
    Steve Buscemi
    (uncredited)