Danny Aiello


The first time I saw Danny Aiello in a movie, it was Fort Apache and he threw an innocent person off the top of a building, he sure has come full circle. Joe Bella was a wonderful character, superbly supported by the ever wonderful Gena Rowlands.

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I read an interview where he said he wanted to make this just in ordser to work with Lasse H. And then he was so impressed with L.H. he travelled to Sweden just to see what a country was like that would produce this man.

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Just saw this movie today. His performance really made an impact on me. It felt as if I was watching Robert DeNiro. Very good movie. Nd the ending was sweet.

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Aiello was terrific in this. He was the head of the family and you believed it. My father considers this his favorite portrayal of a father on film. And I have to say if ever had the pleasure meeting Aiello this is the film I'd ask him about.

By the way, the first time I can recall seeing him was in Fort Apache The Bronx when he threw an innocent man off a building.

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