Sitdown with "The Best Gotti Ever" Armand Assante - Part 1 | Michael Franzese

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  • 👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelfranzese.com/ One of the most requested sitdowns. Today's sitdown is with Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his portrayal of Gotti, Arman Assante.
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  • @jacksonbear1
    @jacksonbear1 Pƙed 2 lety +1117

    Gotti 96 is an incredibly underrated movie

    • @RichieRich64
      @RichieRich64 Pƙed 2 lety +24

      I agree, a great movie no doubt, and he "killed" it as Gotti !

    • @TERoss-jk9ny
      @TERoss-jk9ny Pƙed 2 lety +15

      It’s THE BEST movie!

    • @SuperGrimupnorth
      @SuperGrimupnorth Pƙed 2 lety +5

      & tbh without his performance ... tho obviously a great film ... wouldn't quite be held in the same esteem perhaps đŸ€”

    • @larryfishkind5387
      @larryfishkind5387 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      So true

    • @acorndogs904
      @acorndogs904 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      He's making a new movie of gotti

  • @fishgrz125
    @fishgrz125 Pƙed 2 lety +289

    This man is an actor’s OG!!! From his mannerisms, to his well spoken fluency, The way he tells classic stories. Give this man flowers right now and put the utmost respect on his name, Armand Assante!!

    • @jjrollin6702
      @jjrollin6702 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      100% agree! I've seen that film close 8-9 times and it always feels fresh. Love from Australia

    • @dansykes4965
      @dansykes4965 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Haha upmost đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŠđŸ€Š

    • @YoungBrada
      @YoungBrada Pƙed rokem +1

      Bad guy from judge dredd

    • @sellfastforcashllc125
      @sellfastforcashllc125 Pƙed rokem +1

      Well, if you have John Gotti Junior, picking the actors and score of a movie that pretty much sums up what Armand is trying to say lol

    • @pandakicker1
      @pandakicker1 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      He was the best Odysseus ever! 33/10 would recommend!

  • @MReynaArte
    @MReynaArte Pƙed rokem +3

    Armand Assante great actor ..most underated..so easy on the eye

  • @charlesbarboza8591
    @charlesbarboza8591 Pƙed 2 lety +48

    Mr. Assante is one of the most underrated Actors there is. His work is of the Highest Level and in my humble opinion, it’s because of what he brings to a role. His character work is impeccable. He becomes the Character from the inside out. Again, in my opinion, he is on the same level as Mr. De Niro and Mr. Pacino. In fact, I’ll go a step further and say this, he is in a league all his own. Excellent interview. Thanks for sharing. Be well.

  • @godquest52
    @godquest52 Pƙed 2 lety +307

    Armand is so charismatic and very Italian because he can't talk without his hands. What a great sit down with two living legends! Thank you Michael!

    • @danieldimino4622
      @danieldimino4622 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      He's Puerto Rican not Italian man

    • @hawkdefa3018
      @hawkdefa3018 Pƙed 2 lety +22

      @@danieldimino4622 he is Italian and Irish descent

    • @SISSYKAY
      @SISSYKAY Pƙed 2 lety +2

      They are also a couple of mature sexy men â€ïžđŸ’Ż

    • @Anne-pv9cb
      @Anne-pv9cb Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@danieldimino4622 he wasn't born in Puerto Rico.

    • @dosdont
      @dosdont Pƙed 2 lety +11

      @@Anne-pv9cb Regarding where he was born and his background.
      *"Assante was born in New York City and raised in Cornwall, New York, the son of Armand Anthony Assante Sr. (August 5, 1922 - August 25, 2017),[1] a painter and artist, and Katharine (née Healy) (October 16, 1921 - June 29, 2011), a music teacher, English teacher and poet.[2][3][4] He is of Italian and Irish descent.[5]"*

  • @7637garrett
    @7637garrett Pƙed 2 lety +267

    Armand is so well spoken and smart. You can tell he really understands film and acting. what a true gentleman and talent. Hope everyone is safe and doing well.

    • @dosdont
      @dosdont Pƙed 2 lety +4

      You can but I wouldn't have bet on him being like that before listening to this interview.

    • @sammmy4495
      @sammmy4495 Pƙed 2 lety

      Re up m m yh

    • @brocklanders796
      @brocklanders796 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      You could listen to Armand Assante talk about the movies and theatre all day, great.

    • @edwardmcmanus
      @edwardmcmanus Pƙed 2 lety +1

      He whistles

    • @IamCHOSEN23
      @IamCHOSEN23 Pƙed 2 lety

      Likewise, Mr. Gault. God bless you.

  • @kevinmccaffrey2471
    @kevinmccaffrey2471 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    "For you to Die rich and me die poor" For Arman to say that on your sit down was absolutely amazing

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      Crazy when Armand was so gr8 as Jihn Gotti now when I hear hear his voice that's all I can think about

  • @jasonwaterfalls9
    @jasonwaterfalls9 Pƙed 2 lety +232

    Armand would have been brilliant as Richie Aprile in the Sopranos. That said, David Proval's performance was still incredible!

    • @user-ht9kr3tg9u
      @user-ht9kr3tg9u Pƙed 2 lety +21

      Man he would of been great in the sopranos

    • @louistaylor3656
      @louistaylor3656 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Great shout

    • @histguy101
      @histguy101 Pƙed 2 lety

      @James Pietsch Why's that?

    • @histguy101
      @histguy101 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @James Pietsch Well, it is fiction

    • @andrerobberts6892
      @andrerobberts6892 Pƙed 2 lety +11

      @James Pietsch He wouldnt have the makings of a varsity athlete on the show anyhow. Oh!

  • @TomMendoladrums
    @TomMendoladrums Pƙed 2 lety +409

    Armand is not a “movie star”, he is actor’s actor trained in the tradition of New York theater. Great interview Michael.

    • @BobbyBigallo
      @BobbyBigallo Pƙed 2 lety +17

      He's both.

    • @2552Zeus
      @2552Zeus Pƙed 2 lety +8

      It’s not an interview it’s a sit down

    • @nickchang5293
      @nickchang5293 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      DeNiro, Pacino, Nicholson, Bogart and Depp are truly both.

    • @nickchang5293
      @nickchang5293 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @James Pietsch thanks for your insight and I’m not aware of the negativities you’ve implied regarding DeNiro or Depp
but I do know DeNiro is a cheap tipper but Depp is quite a generous one.😁 The guys I’ve mentioned are what I consider to be true movie stars in the context of this discussion, and I forgot to add a few more like Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Anthony Hopkins
Bogart, Pacino and Nicholson are tops on my list as well.

    • @altongrimes
      @altongrimes Pƙed 2 lety +3

      One of the best interviews or "sit downs" I've ever experienced

  • @Legacy914Productions
    @Legacy914Productions Pƙed 2 lety +107

    That Gotti movie was a classic! I don't why he didn't play in a lot more Mob movies after that... He's up there with Pacino, Deniro, and Pesci in my book...he even killed it in American Gangster... delivered one of the most iconic lines in that movie... "Success took a shot at you... What are you going to do, become unsuccessful...Frank, you can be successful and have enemies, or you can be unsuccessful and have friends"

    • @bazookajoe6760
      @bazookajoe6760 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      made alot of bad b movies

    • @elijahstraight402
      @elijahstraight402 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@bazookajoe6760 Exactly. Half of his work was bullshit sadly. His best film IMO was Gotti

  • @martyreking5487
    @martyreking5487 Pƙed 2 lety +88

    Michael is a hell of good interviewer , he ask some good question , knows when to ask it and let his guest talk at will without interrupting ...so refreshing .

    • @Daniel-sh3os
      @Daniel-sh3os Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

      He lets the actor talk without interrupting his train of thought, which is important when you are interviewing an older actor.

  • @johnadunne6183
    @johnadunne6183 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    HBO should put Gotti in the cinemas for 1 day worldwide imagine the money it would make.

  • @ExperiencedVandal
    @ExperiencedVandal Pƙed 2 lety +78

    "How long have we been around this thing of ours? This Cosa Nostra? 120 years. What's it about? It's about the rules, parameters. You take the beating for a friend, you don't run, you don't lay down, you don't betray who you are. What you are". Mr. Assante, a legendary actor in one of my all time favorite films. Thank you for this, Michael!!

    • @MLGskyrim
      @MLGskyrim Pƙed 2 lety +1

      "You gotta remember Angie, my brother Gene, Joey dimeg they don't roll. They're doing 1000 years now. They don't roll they dont rat. Why? That's the rule you don't break you dont rat"

    • @AxxinTheSupernova
      @AxxinTheSupernova Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes!!!

    • @ismail-ishmael812
      @ismail-ishmael812 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Anarchy

    • @dottiec7943
      @dottiec7943 Pƙed 2 lety

      Amazing I've seen guys and important one that took a beating. From days I lived in Brooklyn NY. I was born in the city. But Brooklyn 12 yrs. NYC were the Hispanic street gangs.

    • @samrothstein6846
      @samrothstein6846 Pƙed 2 lety

      Thing of yours? You’re a peasant

  • @genem3785
    @genem3785 Pƙed 2 lety +60

    Gotti was a terrific movie. Armand Assante is a phenomenal actor and a great person!

  • @peppino1961
    @peppino1961 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +6

    Assante has to be in the Top 10 of all time. He is that good but he didn't play the Hollywood game like the others so parts were not offered to him. He can go right up there with the best and steal the scene any day of the week. Any role he does is pure gold.

  • @mirjanapucarevic2105
    @mirjanapucarevic2105 Pƙed rokem +2

    My parents loved this actor he is well known and admired all over the world . Greetings from Serbia!

  • @Madmancer
    @Madmancer Pƙed 2 lety +145

    The way Armand talks is just extremely sophisticated

  • @hamricmike8
    @hamricmike8 Pƙed 2 lety +55

    Michael is a great interviewer because he actually lets the guests talk.

    • @fmaren
      @fmaren Pƙed 2 lety

      Only one suggestion - Don't interview people on velour lol.

    •  Pƙed 2 lety

      Who's Jommy Fallon? never heard of her

    • @2552Zeus
      @2552Zeus Pƙed 2 lety

      It’s not an interview it’s a sit down

  • @jorgepoblete4618
    @jorgepoblete4618 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    Gotti is one of those movies that you can watch lots of times without getting bored. I love it.

  • @2458merions
    @2458merions Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +3

    And his gorgeous looks persist!!! This man, WOW!!! I've always been swept away by how handsome he is, and nothing's changed!!

  • @rustcohle4491
    @rustcohle4491 Pƙed 2 lety +16

    Armand assante in the role of your father and chaz palmatary as Joe Colombo, in the series about your life would be awesome. đŸ’ŻđŸ”„

  • @95manneya
    @95manneya Pƙed 2 lety +11

    Watched Gotti after your recommendation, and after watching Travolta’s poor attempt. Night and day. Armand stole the show and put Travolta to shame. It’s also hard to believe Travolta as a tough guy since he’s such a princess in real life. Armand is a REAL mans’ man!

    • @Skac01
      @Skac01 Pƙed 2 lety

      Travolta just had nothing to work with and he looks nor sounds nothing like Gotti. Travolta was from a working-class New Jersey family and you can clearly tell that in Saturday Night Fever. But he's become a suburban man since then.

  • @YourUglygod
    @YourUglygod Pƙed 2 lety +43

    Armand Assante: 'Writing is everything'. What a humble soul he is, given his masterful execution of the scripts.

    • @xhagast
      @xhagast Pƙed rokem +3

      When you give credit and share credit you realize that there is plenty to go around. If you hog it, you somehow get less...

    • @malafakka8530
      @malafakka8530 Pƙed rokem

      Yes, humble but he also definitely knows that he cannot shine without good writing. That's why someone like Shakespeare is God's gift to actors.

  • @frankgambino6186
    @frankgambino6186 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +6

    Armand, had so many gift’s. His performances are by far incredible. He takes his craft so professionally, intriguing. He put’s his soul into his role. He played brilliantly as John Gotti. Awesome.

  • @ironcurtainboxing
    @ironcurtainboxing Pƙed 2 lety +48

    Armand is an extremely intelligent, philosophical & wise man. The youth should listen to his views rather than watching Tiktok videos all day.

  • @FatherDyer1990
    @FatherDyer1990 Pƙed 2 lety +26

    Its wonderful that Armand mentioned Robert Harmon's film The Hitcher. The guy has an insane eye for character, intrigue, and drama.

    • @fredrikdippel3664
      @fredrikdippel3664 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yeah, think I saw that one as a kid, freaked my out. Wasnt it with the guy tied to the trucks?

  • @alexmoore432
    @alexmoore432 Pƙed rokem +4

    It breaks my heart to see Armande down on his health, he is a beautiful actor

  • @deathmauler181
    @deathmauler181 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Armand is a gift to acting. He's in the same realm as Morgan Freeman and James spader. Anything I've seen of his has been spectacular.

  • @adamedwards3921
    @adamedwards3921 Pƙed 2 lety +51

    Been waiting for this ,I buried my dad today and what a lift up

    • @Evelynshere
      @Evelynshere Pƙed 2 lety +8

      So sorry for your loss. God bless.

    • @dodolemagnifique
      @dodolemagnifique Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Sorry to hear that, Adam. I hope you had many good times with him. Take care and may he rest in peace.

    • @rare6499
      @rare6499 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      God damn, I’m sorry Adam. Bless you and your family.

    • @adamedwards3921
      @adamedwards3921 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Thanks so much everyone I appreciate that

    • @adamedwards3921
      @adamedwards3921 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@michaelfranzese thank you Michael

  • @DR.Detroit11
    @DR.Detroit11 Pƙed 2 lety +153

    Gotti is my favorite mob movie, most underrated movie in mob history, right behind godfather, Armand is an amazing actor..He plays John Gotti better than John Gotti!!! This was awesome thank you Michael.

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      AGREED!!!

    • @tobysgamingworld1550
      @tobysgamingworld1550 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@michaelfranzese I just watched Gotti at your recommendation (and i’m currently watching Ray Donavon after you recommended it lol) you’re so right. What a great movie. You should check out Deadwood on HBO. It’s a western but the main character was a real kingpin. He was a boss for sure.

    • @Sengg0
      @Sengg0 Pƙed 2 lety

      How is Godfather underrated ? Lmao

    • @daveyboy_
      @daveyboy_ Pƙed 2 lety +1

      People just love to say ,Underrated. Along with , litterally. Once Upon A Time In America , now there's an underrated movie

    • @tobysgamingworld1550
      @tobysgamingworld1550 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@daveyboy_ So people over use “underrated” except when you’re doing it? 😂 Gotcha 👌

  • @NostalgiaVibes420
    @NostalgiaVibes420 Pƙed rokem +9

    Ever since watching him in Gotti. I was blown away by his performance. He’s definitely a legend. Amazing man 💖

  • @demonboy619
    @demonboy619 Pƙed rokem +2

    Anthony Quinn PROUD MEXICAN ACTOR is another extremely underrated actor and delivered a brilliant performance

  • @jamrockergc
    @jamrockergc Pƙed 2 lety +41

    Definitely an underrated actor, Gotti has to be one of the best mob movies out there because of Armand. Sign him up Michael to your series, along with Vinny Pastore

    • @jamrockergc
      @jamrockergc Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @Jax Teller Why what would you call it if someone doesn't get the recognition they deserve?, wise ass

  • @lilyrose7082
    @lilyrose7082 Pƙed 2 lety +81

    At this point Michael, you should have your own talk show! You’d be brilliant!! â˜șïžđŸ‘

  • @sabinakorosecblejc6951
    @sabinakorosecblejc6951 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    First movie with Armand that I remember was Napoleon. I was hooked. Great actor!

  • @dan9864
    @dan9864 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    “Life happens in seconds”
    - Armand Assante

  • @chrisd997
    @chrisd997 Pƙed 2 lety +106

    His body language way of talking and carrying himself is truly pure magnetism

    • @maxscherzer4123
      @maxscherzer4123 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Armand comes off as a guy who lived the life guy fits the gangster part so well

    • @efwefwerrrrr
      @efwefwerrrrr Pƙed 2 lety

      Assante too

  • @peaceofheart3018
    @peaceofheart3018 Pƙed 2 lety +65

    Michael you are the man, you don’t just talk you make it happen!

    • @paulswilley3737
      @paulswilley3737 Pƙed 2 lety

      Although no Sammy Gravano interview yet

    • @soulcontractor1641
      @soulcontractor1641 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@paulswilley3737 Sammy doesn't Respect him!! Sammy may be a Killer but he's Great and a Great Story teller!! ( Soul)

    • @SK-kp2qq
      @SK-kp2qq Pƙed 2 lety +1

      He has the juice

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@paulswilley3737 🙄

    • @adamirishconundrum851
      @adamirishconundrum851 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@soulcontractor1641 get the feeling that Sammy is full of a lot of shit.

  • @JoRN1222
    @JoRN1222 Pƙed rokem +6

    Armand is very underrated imo. I read the book Rage of Angel's when it came out. Armand was a perfect Michael Moretti.

    • @tessa5234
      @tessa5234 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      I'm happy to see that someone else remembers him as Moretti in Rage of Angels. I honestly think of that movie every time I see Mr. Assante!!

  • @jasjustice
    @jasjustice Pƙed 2 lety +7

    In 1986, I saw an indie flic, Belizaire The Cajun, starring Armand, who I had never heard of, and was blown away by his power and charisma. Loved him in everything I've seen him in since. What a a great talent!

  • @ragman2623
    @ragman2623 Pƙed 2 lety +77

    Can't wait for the second part, he's actually very well known here in Romania; if i am allowed to say, pretty underrated in US and that's sad, he's a brilliant actor, nailed every role, he's comparable to DeNiro, Pacino, Hanks and all them good actors whom brought us drama, joy and inspired us with their performances.

    • @justalilcynical5558
      @justalilcynical5558 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      IMO better than Deniro. Equal to Tom Hanks.

    • @jackthompson8873
      @jackthompson8873 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yeah California Dreaming absolutely fantastic movie

    • @joeyc8622
      @joeyc8622 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@justalilcynical5558 De Niro’s current left wing lunacy renders a lot of his work unwatchable.

    • @The_Chameleon
      @The_Chameleon Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@joeyc8622 De Niro ruined his own career, its his own fault,

    • @charlesbarboza8591
      @charlesbarboza8591 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I totally agree with you. Your observation regarding him being in the same category as Mr. Pacino and Mr. De Niro is accurate. Thanks for sharing. Be well.

  • @DavidSmith-is4ph
    @DavidSmith-is4ph Pƙed 2 lety +35

    Oh man, he mentioned the original The Hitcher movie with Rutger Hauer. That movie is AMAZING. The truck stop scene is one of the most intense brutal scenes in movie history.

  • @Ericbryanmr
    @Ericbryanmr Pƙed 2 lety +31

    When Michael mentioned they were making a tv series on his life, Armand playing his father was literally the first thing that came to mind.

    • @twinstar2566
      @twinstar2566 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      But idk if he would fit as Sonny. He's short, he gotta be a little bit taller. I also believe that Jon Berthtal would fit 100% as Sonny.

    • @coolinism
      @coolinism Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@twinstar2566 Definitely John Berthal

  • @dawn2069
    @dawn2069 Pƙed rokem +1

    "A peasant revolutionary" I love that. Mr Assante is a true artist

  • @supralex1
    @supralex1 Pƙed 2 lety +47

    "I'm not thinkin', you're thinkin'. I'm eatin'! And he's goin'."

    • @rubamann
      @rubamann Pƙed 2 lety +7

      I would've come here with these two zips and you would go

    • @rd3095
      @rd3095 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      "Negotiating wha-YOUR FUCKIN LIFE! For takin outta fuckin cokehead?"

    • @AK5CP
      @AK5CP Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Haha love that scene

    • @stancurry6265
      @stancurry6265 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      They’re gonna miss John gotti

    • @rubamann
      @rubamann Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Assante: What do you about monopoly?
      Denzel: You mean the game?
      Assante: No. I just think monopoly have been made illegal in the country because nobody wants to compete

  • @jimserhant7741
    @jimserhant7741 Pƙed 2 lety +26

    The epitome of a classy, gracious, humble person. Pays attention, stays on topic answering the questions , makes you feel as his equal which not too many people, let alone celebrities do today. So looking forward to part 2. Oh, and well spoken. We mustn’t forget well spoken.

  • @benkeel2966
    @benkeel2966 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Armand is amazing. Great actor.
    Smooth as silk. Cool as ice!
    Great performance.
    Armand could give Marlon Brando acting lessons.
    Hugely underappreciated.

  • @marklelievre642
    @marklelievre642 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Armand is one of those actors that I can never remember their name, but I always remember their performances!

  • @leetrevino8022
    @leetrevino8022 Pƙed 2 lety +29

    The Mambo King himself!!! Love all of his movies...God Bless Brother Michael.

  • @DIORIO1
    @DIORIO1 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    Met William Forsythe who played Sammy the Bull at a comic con and all I talked about was this movie. It was cool to hear the experience from his perspective. Great movie.

  • @amado4249
    @amado4249 Pƙed 2 lety +76

    I remember watching The Odyssey when I was young and being blown away by the story, but Armand in particular. As a kid it captured my imagination and to this day, I love mythological stories. Anyways, he is a true talent. Thanks so much for keeping the quality content on your channel, Michael. Wishing you and your family the best!

    • @Patricksargentmusic
      @Patricksargentmusic Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Same 💯💯

    • @stevenjammaer3908
      @stevenjammaer3908 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Fantastic film đŸ‘ŒđŸ»

    • @malafakka8530
      @malafakka8530 Pƙed rokem

      I liked it more than I had expected back then. Hope to see it again sometime.

    • @ocantu1987
      @ocantu1987 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Same here man. His performance in that movie was amazing also like
      Him in judge dredd

  • @The_Chameleon
    @The_Chameleon Pƙed 2 lety +11

    Armand Assante's performance in Gotti is a 'Brando in Streetcar' performance, what I mean is while giving that performance he is fearless. Marlon Brando's performance as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire is the best performance in film history. The main reason that is so is because Brando's performance was fearless, from the way he eats the greasy chicken while talking to blanche and Stella to his forceful smashing the plates, he doesn't care what anyone else thinks he just does, that is a fearless and powerful performance, you don't see those types of performances very often even from great actors, they are very rare but when you see that type of fearless performance you know it, Paul Newman in The Hustler is another one, Armand Assante as Gotti is another one, a powerful and fearless performance, the way Gotti talks and says the lines of course he is a powerful mob boss but the way Assante delivers the lines is fearless, one scene comes to mind where he is walking and talking to Sammy the Bull and he puts up his fists like play fighting, it almost seems like it catches the other actor off guard, I always wondered if that was improvised by Assante, that's probably the first thing I would ask him if I ever talked to him , but that scene describes the entire fearless performance of Armand Assante as John Gotti Brando's Vito Corleone is known by everyone where Assantes Gotti is alot lesser known (surprisingly by anyone that saw it) In a way Armand Assante Gotti is just as good or even better then Brando's Vito Corleone (Brando's role was quite small compared to the whole Godfather film) of course Brando's Vito Corleone was powerful and one of cinemas best performances of all time, Assante gives closer to what Brando did in Streetcar then what Brando did in the Godfather but Vito Corleone is not Brando's best performance. Brando had multiple fearless and great performances but none on the level of Streetcar, In this interview Armand Assante mentions Brando at least twice, as a great actor himself he knows what Brando had and i'm sure tried to emulate it in ways in his performances, Anthony Quinn played Stanley Kowalski on the stage after Brando but also worked with Brando in the movie Viva Zapata!
    Michaels two best interviews - Armand Assante and Chazz Palminteri are so well spoken and great actors, and have the intelligence to talk about many things, watching this interview I got the sense that what most of what Armand was saying was over Michael's head (as well as the rest of us) Michael is a mob guy who likes movies and mob movies and most of us are film buffs and mafia film buffs but Armand was speaking I think in what is mostly technical things actors would know about in perfecting their craft, like I said over most of our heads, but it shows how good of an actor and dedicated Armand Assante really is.

    • @neilledejongh1290
      @neilledejongh1290 Pƙed 2 lety

      Amanda a great actor but never compete with Brando GODFATHER Best Mob Movie ever. Playing Vito Carleone man jst last night I was watching clips where they explained the Godfather trilogy in debt its best really

  • @brians7901
    @brians7901 Pƙed 2 lety +156

    Gotti is a criminally under rated movie. Armand crushed that role

    • @freebee8221
      @freebee8221 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Its well loved and respected for a tv-movie

    • @frankiecalabria9713
      @frankiecalabria9713 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      He became John never seen anything like it.

    • @joeyjo-joshabadu9636
      @joeyjo-joshabadu9636 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      criminally is right, lol.

    • @frankbernat740
      @frankbernat740 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Way better then The Travolta Gotti 100 %

    • @nickchang5293
      @nickchang5293 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@frankbernat740 oh he buried Travolta, no pun intended! He was also great in American Gangster for a small part, and I think he has more authenticity than DeNiro, Pacino and Pesci, who are the icons of movie gangsters.đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @i3illiejoearmstrong378
    @i3illiejoearmstrong378 Pƙed 2 lety +28

    One of the most undervalued actors of all times. He’s just incredible.

    • @jonesboi804
      @jonesboi804 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Literally *Jus* commented this after only clicking on the video.. His name need to be mentioned with the greats, his tracc record is *flawless with his level of having you grasp whatever specific character he portrays*

    •  Pƙed 2 lety

      U make it sound like he's jesus

    • @jamesireland9188
      @jamesireland9188 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @ How because he respects him and thinks he is a great actor you need to grow up troll. On here talking shit is your life that miserable and boring you watch a channel just to troll and talk shit that's sad

    • @jonesboi804
      @jonesboi804 Pƙed 2 lety

      Literally said *”His name Need To Be Mentioned With The Greats (Which he doesn’t get mentioned no where near a “Denzel” “Tom hanks” “Samuel L” a “Will Smith” or even a “De’Nieo”
 you don’t EVER hear his name
) when his acting/movie tracc record is Flawless, bc you grasp whichever Specific Character He’s PORTRAYING In That Role”* 
If you DONT Agree with any specific thing, *Address it DIRECTLY, If Not, Shut The Fucc Up - Read & Keep it Movin To The Next Comment Thread
*

    • @jonesboi804
      @jonesboi804 Pƙed 2 lety

      
. & tbh argue with ya dead granny in her grave, since you wanna give off “passive aggressive” disrespectđŸ„±

  • @KevinMac96
    @KevinMac96 Pƙed 2 lety +64

    I definitely think these interviews work so well is because Michael Fransese has terrrific timing and genuine interest in the guest -- you could tell from 21:47 specifically that he is clearly interested in listening to Armand Assante describe his impression of Gotti. Just the subtle non-verbal communication imploring Arman to continue and never interrupting or oversharing his own experiences.
    Would love to see more movie wise guys be interviewed. I think someone like Michael Madsen would be very approachable and have a lot to share about Donnie Brasco.

    • @christofferjenzen78
      @christofferjenzen78 Pƙed 2 lety

      Madsen would be a great guest but...it wouldnt be mobrelated chitchat. What could Madsen say about Brasco? Oh,you mean the movie? Yeah but Micjael Fransese tends to have guests with experience and insight in that life and MM is a law abiding Citizen.

    • @KevinMac96
      @KevinMac96 Pƙed rokem

      ​@christofferjenzen78 Actually, a very very good point about Madsen.

  • @incarnacomics
    @incarnacomics Pƙed 2 lety +9

    This guy is mesmerizing on screen and in this interview. He ranks with Brando and the best of the very best that ever graced the silver screen.

  • @ienjoyapples
    @ienjoyapples Pƙed 2 lety +36

    You tell someone's a good guy when they talk about other people more than themselves.

  • @linnettecruz9038
    @linnettecruz9038 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    I have seen the HBO Gotti move about 8 times. Damn good actors!

  • @ElasticbrandNet
    @ElasticbrandNet Pƙed 2 lety +6

    I watched Gotti with Armand on your recommendation, and boy it didn't disappoint. Thank you for that. It felt so real, you are left wanting to see more.

  • @speccollector9740
    @speccollector9740 Pƙed rokem +4

    I can't think of more under-rated, under-appreciated actor than this brilliant man. I'm so glad he's receiving his due while he's still alive. Sure, he's been successful but, this man belongs with DeNiro, Pacino, Nicholson....he's that good and deserved THAT type of success and those types of roles.

  • @callmehanson9466
    @callmehanson9466 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    I will never stop being mad at the fact that Armand Assante was never in more mob movies.

  • @iankempster7007
    @iankempster7007 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    Gotti ( 1995 ) was by far the best mob movie ever. Great video as always.

    • @fredrikdippel3664
      @fredrikdippel3664 Pƙed 2 lety

      It's absolute golden, up there with some other greats as well I would say.

  • @leonardhill4440
    @leonardhill4440 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

    Wow! What an honor it must be to be in the presence of such class and greatness..I’m a huge movie buff and there is nobody that can play Gotti better
it was so good I can’t watch ANYONE play John Gotti anymore. May God bless this amazing man and thank you for all the great movies.

  • @ianmartin357
    @ianmartin357 Pƙed 2 lety +32

    As a writer myself, it’s really wonderful to hear the respect that Armand has for writers. Thanks a lot for this, Michael. Can’t wait for part two.

    • @tochiRTA
      @tochiRTA Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      we're the genesis of these stories

  • @travismiles5885
    @travismiles5885 Pƙed 2 lety +33

    Cool sitdown. His cadence of his speech reminds me of Christopher Walken a little bit.

    • @DLHarv
      @DLHarv Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Yeah man Joe dirt walken! đŸ€Ł nice catch

    • @prorespluscom
      @prorespluscom Pƙed 2 lety

      Great call

    • @omardaniel1
      @omardaniel1 Pƙed 2 lety

      I thought the same thing!

  • @ericw.spradlin5803
    @ericw.spradlin5803 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    That portrayal of the mob was one of the best I'd ever seen, Anthony Quinn also, holy Lord !!!

    • @brendancronin3796
      @brendancronin3796 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Quinn was monumental ...even as an old man he lost none of the power that he always had

  • @cryptosammy
    @cryptosammy Pƙed rokem +5

    Armand Assante was also good in the Jack the Ripper 2 part series (1988) starring Michael Caine definitely worth a watch probably the best on Jack the Ripper

  • @ericvosselmans5657
    @ericvosselmans5657 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Michael Franzese is a true gentleman to let people speak like that. A very capable interviewer. Both men feel like a breath of fresh air!

  • @rare6499
    @rare6499 Pƙed 2 lety +46

    I love Armand, I really enjoy listening to him talk. He’s got such charisma, he’s really sharp, great stories. Thanks for this, I really appreciate how you let Armand talk and share his thoughts. Often interviewers take over - respect for not doing so!

    • @stephaniestanley8041
      @stephaniestanley8041 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Exactly, Michael listens-- a key component in being a great interviewer. Michael's podcasts bring much to our current world 🌍

  • @maribethschlosser6785
    @maribethschlosser6785 Pƙed 2 lety +27

    The thing that really got me about this sit down was Mr Assante saying how you can go left or right and how that 1 choice can change your life forever. This transfers to every walk of life! So insightful!! Great job as always Michael! Good vibes from Philadelphia.

  • @annaperez8103
    @annaperez8103 Pƙed 2 lety +40

    Look how God has blessed you, he's given you favor amongst other amazing things, I truly enjoy watching your channel 🙏

    • @uknasa007
      @uknasa007 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      yes it has amazing content

  • @patrickdoherty3758
    @patrickdoherty3758 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    What a great actor and a great interview Michael your a gentleman be lucky God bless 🇼đŸ‡Ș

  • @yasien444
    @yasien444 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    Its so crazy to imagine that these legends only differ two years in age

  • @loucalangelo2570
    @loucalangelo2570 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Such a talented actor..you never let us down Michael- Thank You

  • @user-gu3ie
    @user-gu3ie Pƙed 2 lety +1

    First time I saw Assante, was on the movie Judge Dredd, believe it or not.
    There is a scene in that movie where he starts up a robot,and has a few lines.. the way he said those lines,always stayed with me for some reason....been an absolute fan ever since

  • @stevencraig293
    @stevencraig293 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Definitely one of the most gifted actors/communicators of all time.

  • @avidfather1864
    @avidfather1864 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I always loved him as Odysseus.

  • @davidnewcomb2431
    @davidnewcomb2431 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    Every week Michael you deliver!!! Cannot get any better than this one!!

  • @kdee8166
    @kdee8166 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

    Armand is one of my favourite actors. There's a great movie called 'The Line' with Ray Liotta and Andy Garcia, terrific movie that seemed to slip under the radar. He plays the part of a priest, but so sinister and just a perfect portrayal of those that inhabit the world of the cartels.

  • @johnalcorn8079
    @johnalcorn8079 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    An amazing actor and so much talent.Hes learned so much about acting and what goes into a good movie.Assante made a television series years ago and he was terrific but lve never seen it showed again.

  • @HomeTheaterCommish
    @HomeTheaterCommish Pƙed 2 lety +12

    You knew we wanted to hear Mr Assante and you sat back and let him express himself. Well done.

  • @unique7988
    @unique7988 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    What an honour it is to listen to this interview! Armand Assante is absolutely underrated! Thank you Michael! Like and subscribe everyone!

  • @thekid9152
    @thekid9152 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I may have already commented but Michael Franzese is the only reason I know about the Gotti movie with Armand.
    It may not have been 100 percent historically accurate but unlike Travolta's movie this was easier to follow. Everyone was well casted and everyone acted better than their counterparts especially Armand he played Gotti better than Gotti- for all we know Gotti wanted Armand play him in that movie. I enjoy listening to Armand and Michael together, I really hope they do more sit downs.

  • @fire12731
    @fire12731 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Love Armand he’s such a sweet humble man . Can’t say enough about him

  • @DimitarFCBM
    @DimitarFCBM Pƙed 2 lety +42

    Michael always seemed to be Armand Assante's biggest fanboy when mentioning that Gotti movie haha, knew he'd end up in a sit-down one day! Cheers

  • @javier7717
    @javier7717 Pƙed 2 lety +24

    He's a great actor, if you ever get a chance Mike, watch the Odyssey. Armand Assante played Odysseus, King of Ithaca, in that movie. He was great in that movie, it's the second part of the Illiad, the first part is Troy, Homer's greatest story

    • @JK-br1mu
      @JK-br1mu Pƙed 2 lety +1

      He forced it in multiple attractive women in that one. Vanessa Williams plays Calypso or something.

    • @javier7717
      @javier7717 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@JK-br1mu She was in the movie, he was stuck on the island for 7 years.

    • @KingBluetooth66
      @KingBluetooth66 Pƙed 2 lety

      I was going to say the same thing odyssey was one of my favourite mini series ever

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    This is the first long interview I’ve ever seen with Mr. Assante. The man is very humble and very brilliant. Thank you Michael for this interview!

  • @anthony8385
    @anthony8385 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    One of my most favorite actors. awesome to see him here! Great insight to the process of acting.

  • @basedkaren51
    @basedkaren51 Pƙed 2 lety +22

    I know Michael has been waiting a long time for this one!

    • @ngozimokwunye7944
      @ngozimokwunye7944 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      He is in a better place

    • @basedkaren51
      @basedkaren51 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@ngozimokwunye7944 Who??! đŸ˜ŁđŸ„”đŸ„¶đŸ˜„đŸ˜ąđŸ˜”

  • @McKay-Co
    @McKay-Co Pƙed 2 lety +31

    Literally hard to picture anything but Gotti when Armand talks. Lol.

  • @gqmelvin
    @gqmelvin Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Man one thing that @Michael Franzese Is his interviewing skills are top notch!! I just love the fact that Michael lets the guest tell their story he doesn't try to talk over anyone I swear I've watched so many different CZcams interviews and Michael truly missed his calling lol, He just keeps getting better and better with every sit-down episode which is probably some of the best content out on CZcams right now! Keep up the good work Michael

  • @doseloverstar4991
    @doseloverstar4991 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Well Versed
    Incredible Actor
    Armand Assante
    Rock On

  • @stancurry6265
    @stancurry6265 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    The first time I saw this guy was in American gangster a long time ago. Before I knew much about the five families, and always thought he was a really cool character and actor. I also love the original gotti movie. Sometimes those small budget indie type movies about a subject such as the mob or other specific “worlds” like that are often the best ones, especially for realism.

  • @markmckay5725
    @markmckay5725 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    Waited a long time for this , so grateful Michael turned us on to Armand's Gotti movie its a hidden gem in the truest sense

  • @Steady_Valium_
    @Steady_Valium_ Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I've watched this movie at least 400 times, Asante was just brilliant 👏

  • @CarlosRodriguez-vw6ls
    @CarlosRodriguez-vw6ls Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I actually first saw Armand Assante in a NCIS episode where he played "the frog" along most of the original NCIS cast during those years. I remember he outed Michael Weatherly character as Anthony Dinozzo and not who he said he was. Good times Great actor

  • @ErickMuzone
    @ErickMuzone Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Damn he draws you in when he speaks. His storytelling skills are just as good as his acting. Salute to this man, Thank you Michael for this epic sit down. Loved him in Gotti and American Gangster.

  • @thetoiletinspector6878
    @thetoiletinspector6878 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Aside from the mic position on Armand, this was a great sitdown. I've watched Gotti so many times. Brilliant movie with a brilliant actor playing the lead role.

  • @Serpescu.
    @Serpescu. Pƙed 2 lety +1

    GOTTI '96 with Armand my favorit mob movie ever ! Love from Romania! đŸ‡·đŸ‡Ž