The Don Is Dead (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, The Don Is Dead is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 106 minutes. “Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his mistress is murdered, a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.
Who’s in it. The Don Is Dead stars Anthony Quinn as Don Angelo DiMorra, Frederic Forrest as Tony Fargo, Robert Forster as Frank Regalbuto and Al Lettieri as Vince Fargo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Don Is Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Don Is Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Don Is Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Don Is Dead (1973)?
- In US, The Don Is Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Don Is Dead worth watching?
- The Don Is Dead holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Don Is Dead?
- The Don Is Dead stars Anthony Quinn, Frederic Forrest, Robert Forster, Al Lettieri and Abe Vigoda.
- When was The Don Is Dead released?
- The Don Is Dead was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.