Frank Cullotta on 'Casino', Tony Spilotro, Killing Informants, Cooperating w/ Feds (Full Interview)
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2020
- In this VladTV full interview, Frank Cullotta sat down and spoke about a variety of topics. Cullotta talked about meeting Tony Spilotro, who was played by Joe Pesci in ‘Casino.’ Along with that, he noted how he formed the “Hole in the Wall Gang,” which was also depicted in ‘Casino.’
Cullotta then talked about cooperating with the feds after Tony Spilotro planned to take him out, and also said he doesn’t feel that he is a rat. From there, Cullotta detailed working with Martin Scorsese on ‘Casino.’ Watch above. - Zábava
I'm from Chicago and have a large Italian family, and Frank's accent is exactly what you'd expect from an Italian Chicagoan. I fear that the younger generations are losing this accent which is a damned shame because it's so unique and endearing.
Like “his bruder” & “dem guys?” lol
@Templar Knight Northwest suburbs
@@josephcooper6692 Yes exactly lol
Yeah, born and raised Southsider hear, I recognize the accent. Near Northside for sure.
Every generation the accent changes 😂 New Yorkers from the 20s to 90s sound different that’s how it is people can’t just stop it 😂 wtf
His mum said "go shine shoes" so he went home and got his fuckin shine box
💀💀💀
(wowzer's)...👍😎
😂😂😂
I knew JESUS wasn't Real 😊
This was my favorite Vlad interview of all time. RIP Frankie 🖤
This is the best mob interview I have ever heard (& I'm glad that it found it's way into my video feed!!)
Incredible memory for a old guy! I can’t remember what I had for lunch yesterday never mind 40 years ago!
One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen of mob guys
Leave him alone. Frankie He’s still breathing. Leave him alone
He had valid points too its hard not to like them both
😂😂
Died from COVID
He keeps saying, "if you care to hear this story"... Hell yes these stories can't be made up!!!! Amazing interview!!!! Bravo 👏. Bravo!!!
Fullerton & Narragansett is 3mins from my old home, was there for 15 years... Listening to an old timer telling stories about the old days in the same neighborhood is truly awesome!!
Once you hit them steps...it’s all over...you’re gone. Damn what a heavy statement
Not really
That was very riveting storytelling. When you've seen Casino, makes you want to see it once more.
i like that every time he says a place i can immediately picture it in my head lol Fullerton and Narragansett Elmwood park oak park niles melrose ect
Being born in Chicago and raised in Oak Park these stories really hit home.
No doubt. I was just a kid and it blows my mind that all of this was happening right around me, right down the street, right next door.
@@TheTinyAutistsGuideToTheGalaxy what blows my mind more is so many of them had homes in Oak Park, such as Sam Giancana and Tony Spilotro. I was too young to understand what the mob or “the outfit” was.
It’s about time!!!! I swear I was thinking to myself a few weeks ago, “Be dope if Vlad got Frank the OG on his show” ☝🏽
So pleased with everyone , thank you so far so goodf
Been a good few years since I watched a whole Vlad interview. It's a good one.
Enjoyed listening to this guy. Good talker. Straight to the point and a character.
I had a coworker who worked at a car in Vegas in his youth and he said Tony Spilotro took his car there often to get washed and he was a huge tipper.
Tipping is a huge gangster thing to do. They tip the who walks you to the table then tip the waitress for giving them water etc. I think is a way to show you're big-time an have a lot of money
@@basedbane787also throwing money around like that gets you special treatment from wherever youre at too.
@@John_on_the_mountain true. I had a friend that'd go broke tipping at the bar an I told him he was stupid an he said "yea but they treat me like a king when I'm there"
Italian from Chicago here. Representing. !!!!!!!! I grew up in Northlake near Manheim Rd, close to Melrose Park.
@Joe Smif yeah I'm proud of that gagoots.
I think I'll go watch casino again, it has been a while, great video Vlad
Best interview ever! Dude just tells it like it was,
Am from chicago and hes naming all of these streets and neighborhoods that I am familiar with my whole life. This dude is gangsta!!!
That old school Chicago accent lol
Gangster
No this dude was a rat
@@marleyhatesyouall8394 Ya and you would of allowed them to kill you for something you didn't do just to show them what a tough guy you're right?? 99.9% of people in his position would do the same thing if you say you wouldn't your either a liar or a total moron!!
This dude is ratty
I'm at work listening to this shit on my headphones,and I swear it's like watching a movie
I can picture 🖼️ it...👍😎
Yooo same!! I’m projecting all these stories at work lol
@@1futur334 same
Sometimes you just know that someone is telling the truth
I'm at work too. My girlfriend and my son wouldn't listen to 10 minutes of this
This guy has one hellava memory. He remembers names & every detail from 70 yrs ago like it's nothing!
Well yeah, they are pretty crazy events that he is recalling. I remember all the times in my youth i got arrested(for dumb petty shit), or stole something(petty shit again), got in a fight etc. This dudes stories make mine insignificant as far as being "wilder" shit, so it doesnt suprise me that he remembers much of this stuff.
@@jaseallenson316 Well, um. Not everyone has a sharp memory. No matter how wild or crazy it was!
Great, great segment, wonderful, truly.
It's amazing to me how guys like this and Sammy "The Bull" who not only killed people but admitted to it and all they had to do was flip on a few guys and serve some time in prison, and god knows how many innocent people get the death penalty over the years.
Just shows, the govnt cares more about busting ppl making money without paying taxes than they do the actual citizens who pay the taxes ..
Lol it's having a bigger fish than you that the fisherman wants! I know you know that and it is amazing! These are seriously bad people and it's is amazing to me that they get away with so much due to the bigger fish.
@@urielgrey very true... Just like when they bust drug dealers.. If there's someone "above" them they can tell on, the cops will let em loose and go for the bigger suppliers.. it's just insane that they're willing to set ppl loose who have committed and admitted to multiple or even dozens of murders.. but, they'll give some avg Joe 25 years for not paying some taxes
@@mikefrost1312 I know it's sad and crazy!!! Just like how money buys amazing lawyers and freedom from justice :(
People like Sam Gravano pretty much destroyed the Italian mob. It was their testimony that help put away all the highest ranking mobsters in new york. Without their cooperation, that would have been impossible. If they had thrown the book at him, which some people say they should have, then he would have had no reason to cooperate. There has to be an incentive. So, the authorities offer shorter sentences or immunity in exchange for information. Look at it like this- you can have either one hitman spending his entire life in jail, or one hitman with a reduced sentence and the complete and total destruction of Italian organized crime on the east coat. It's a good tactic which has been extremely successful. Italian organized crime has never recovered. It's pretty much non-existent now in the US. When you consider how powerful the mob was, thats an impressive feat. Sam Gravano played a huge part in that. He was pivotal.
I grew up around the Fullerton and Cicero area. It's cool to hear some of these stories all around the neighborhoods I spent so many years in
Thank you for your excellent interview and honesty Mr. Cullotta.
Watched a 5 min clip of this interview had to find the full version,what a story to hear love his stories,respect from Glasgow Scotland 🏴
If you like his stories Coffee With Cullotta, has loads of episodes on YT, before the successful hit on the old rat by Covid.
Frank Cullotta knew Sam 'mad sam' DeStefano, Larry Neumann, Joey Lombardo, Joey Aiuppa, and a lot of other interesting characters around at that time that were in the Chicago Outfit or were associates. Franks youtube channel is quality for real Chicago Outfit insights, no bullsh!t just the real deal. Best for people who already have a lot of knowledge on the mob already.
D only thing is that d others guy's never snitch
He died from coronavirus unfortunately.
@@felipeagonzalez8373 They still backstab and kill each other. It's a miserable existence.
I wonder if he spoke of JFK? The Chicago mob seemed really involved with him becoming president and being taken out. Might have to check his channel for what he said.
You forgot BULLWINKLE MEN OF RESPECT Why dont they say what they have done
This was an excellent window into Frank and his past. His pitch for his books , tours, etc is priceless at the end🙏
I always love listening to stuff like this!!
Really enjoyed this video. Vlad didn’t interrupt this guy not once
He knows better 😆
PAbcentral oooh juul has i
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@@RoryDon4 yep that's it. Unlike the other guys he interviews Frank scares him
Frank said Glad wasn’t there. They did the interview through iPads and shit.
Is it just me or does guy remind you of mike Ehrmantraut from breaking bad?
Just you Bruh🤷🏾♂️
biggermz21 that’s pretty cool
All white people look the same
@Johnny Johnson dawg U look like a mannerism for sure. Lol
I can see how you would think that
The plugs at the end are excellent! Vlad you do a fantastic job interviewing. A++++++
I used to work for frank cullottas nephew, his brother anthonys son. Despite several generations of criminals in his family his mother got him out of chicago to save him from falling into that life. There were extremely poor after that but 30 years later he has built his own construction business and is one of the most respectable and honorable men ive ever met. Picked himself up by his own bootstraps and made a man of himself, even without a father in the picture. To me its a better and bigger story than just franks part.
I would like to talk to you. Did you know Bobby he hung around with him? He's been missing since 69 my kids grandfather
@Privacy Settings your kids grandfather as in your father?
Exactly
@@privacysettings1308 hes gone
Yeah.. they all say they left the life blah blah blah
I grew up in the area of Chicago Frank spoke about. My Dad had a Membership at the Millionaires Club in Niles, a known Mob front back in the 70's. As Frank described the areas he worked, i knew exactly where those places are or where. Great interview.
Dope
grand ave ?
@@douglasshriver52 Oakton St.
Really
It's nice to finally see an interview that Vlad wasn't constantly interrupting and taking out of his ass. I like how he asked a question and then shut his mouth to let the man speak.
😅
This was like listening to an audiobook. Great interview!
Frank had the best Chicago accent. His voice was so unique. This interview just tickles your ass with a feather, he only scratches the surface on all these stories. Trust me, all of his books are unbelievable and absolutely worth the time. An unbelievable life
His accent reminds me of Nicky from Casino (Pesci probably based it on Frank's, I know) the way he got the Italian-American accent somewhat similar to the New York/Jersey wiseguys only with a very distinct midwestern twang. Particularly the way he enunciates the "r" in his speech.
@@bobshenix and the As and ths are said like Ds. Like deez guys or da bears lol. I love my city. So many things weren’t even in this interview. Like one of his friends got beaten up badly by a biker gang so him and Tony got a car and rifles and opened up on their hangout. That was the end of them lol.
There are times he sounds like John Goodman (actor)
What book should I buy?
He's on a mission from Gahd
OMG I am hooked on watching all his videos today . what a life I bet he was one hell of a funny guy .
Oh yeah? Funny how? Like I amuse you?
This is a good interview. This guy is a good storyteller
Excellent interview. I really enjoy it when the subjects tell complete stories.
When VLAD actually lets them. Excellent interviewee, some of the worst interviews on CZcams.
@@campbell92 Vlad was not in charge of this interview, Frank was.
I can relate to the shoe shining . I did that myself in 1968. And mob guys used to drive a truck up our street and sell new TVs for 100$ to the neighborhood. Just like the scene out of goodfellas with the cigarettes
This is one of the best interviews with a wiseguy.
Have family that was raised on Grand and Racine. D'mattos bakery still cooks on real coal. They have really good pizza and canolies. Rest in Peace Frank. 🙏
That bread is incredible.
Live on Grand and May and frequented that place , also the grocery, they had an olive salad that was wonderful.
A real old school wise guy.. great interview.
Epic interview!!!!!
This is amazing! I love Casino and now to hear the real story from Frank is just unreal! Thanks for posting the interview!
Y button to try u no. ry
Between Frank Cullotta and Michael Franzese...this is the best studies on "the life" one can get.
The thing is that Frank don't hide d fact that he is a RAT n Michael does
If anyone believes Michaels story's I have a hotel resort on the moon i wanna sell you. Michael's story's are only interesting to those who don't know any better. I had to stop watching his interview cuz he was so full of shit
Guys it's simple...you have to constitute what exactly IS a rat.
Look at what Frank and Michael were up against towards the end of their tenure in the mob...anyone who DIDN'T do what they did wouldn't be a rat...they'd be something far worse...a DUCK!!
@@georgecalderon6024 prove it. Come on. If u have an opinion, back it up.
@@nhdarling2 the proof is in the truth if you know the life and the history I didn't make a comment I spoke on facts.
Awesome story and interview.
Love the man's style of delivery - short sharp & straight to the bone - no frills.
The most old school Chicago accent I've ever heard.
I grew up in Avalon Park. You are absolutely right. I can hear his "Chicago" very well.
Not a Chicago accent... it’s an Italian accent
@@buckley1989 definitely Chicago. You have to be from there to understand. The guy was born in Chicago not Italy.
@@buckley1989 buck that's Chicago born and raised in the NW side never knew I had a accent until I went down south and they said that the way I pronounce words with a and o in it
@@crimepays9316 people in buffalo NY sound like this too. All my peeps talk like this. Lmao
RIP, Brahma. You were a true friend.
My condolences to the family
Thank you our family really misses him
Brilliant interview 🙌🏻 RIP
Could listen to this dude all day.
Love how Frank shows off his Mug Coffee With Cullotta. Great YT channel
Lov ya Frank! You are an inspiration! Nothing ever stays the same and life continues to force us all to reinvent ourselves. Would love to take your Las Vegas tour.
Interesting, Straight Up Man!!. Could listen to Him for Hours!!. Excellent 👍👍
Great interview!
Magnificent interview, this guy is a legend, somebody needs to make a movie on this guys life.
🐀
It’s called casino
Henry Hill and this guy have crazy storys.
This dude is a disloyal rat tho no way around that
@@LuisFernandez-ld8ow who is he disloyal too? The Chicago outfit never came after him. That should tell you if they don't think much of him but always some clown online being tough. What's your resume toughguy?
Cullotta actually tells the truth though. Henry Hill can't keep his lies straight.
Amazing interview. Thanks for sharing Frank
Fun hearing about all the old school crime. I live in Chicago suburbs, neat to hear all the names of familiar places
Frank said he hated the way DJVlad did his interview…
And PBD said of all the men he’s interviewed, Frank was one of the only ones that.. “when he walked I. The room.. you could feel it.. you could feel that this was a very… capable man.”
RIP Frankie boy
Frank paid me in full already
RIP i could listen to your stories forever
Thanks!
Great
Interview
Listening to His Stories are Epic,l love these Stories,My Uncle was Moe Dalitz,He ran Vegas,and mellowed out a little till his Death in 89 He owned and ran The Desert Inn in Vegas there is a Statue of Him and the Museum full of memorabilia of Him also need‼️True story♥️
So your uncle ran a motel. Cool story
@@fullmoviesmate6100 The Desert Inn was a major strip casino and also part of the skim.
Enjoyed every minute of this
The promos were the best. "Eye buy dis cup" lol
Did he make you laugh?
grdjhdrjrj
one of your best interviews vlad
I could listen to frank talk all day long, he's mesmerising 😊😊
This is one of the more honest interviews. You can tell this guy isn't tryna feed his ego of the old life.
He could’ve played the old man in the movie “up”😂
What a great interview 👍🏽
He remembered everything ever
I would have LOVED to be on one of his tours.
Good stories from the old time guys
I got a little scared when he asked, “You want me to continue?” I wouldn’t want to give him the wrong answer…
This was the best Vlad interview by far, I could listen to Frank all day, but 10 seconds of Vlad talking some BS about himself and I’m gone
Lmaooo yup
LoL 😆
Try to keep your comments to yourself before you leave will ya?
You people who always have something to say about Vlad really have no place to talk. He has over 4 million subscribers a handful of “armchair critics”. (You) 😂
Vlad isn’t doing too badly for himself despite the petty armchair critics.
@@catherinegrace2366, so where the fuck do you shine in?! Who the fuck are you?? The Vlad Police?!? I'm pretty sure he doesn't need you, and the rest of us sure don't. There's room on here for everyone but you.
@@catherinegrace2366 I think you need to try pulling you’re head out of his arse it’s so far up if you spit it’s coming out of his mouth
This guy was a true monster and his character was played in movie casino. Great interview vlad
He’s no monster
Tony was a true monster. Frank was just an average run of the mi old school gangster. I wouldn't call him a monster but Tony was
Cant judge him based off a movie. They Hollywood up every movie.come on dude!
Dan Ross you right He’s an old queen/snitch
anwjuice I agree Tony was a mafioso but Frank was an old queen he used to wash Tony’s car
Man I could listen to this dude tell story's all day just love his accent and he's so intriguing an interesting to me!!
Great Interview!
The ironic thing is that like a lot of these guys he was smart enough that he could have been successful legally. Another thing, you need to be faithful to your guys but when your guys put out a hit on you, they’re the ones that open the door to you finding new friends. Being loyal means everybody is loyal.
How abput you dont hang around criminals and you may not end up being murdered
@@cfG21 how about you come out from behind that "@cfG21" mask your hiding behind. You'll notice my names out there. Chicken shit...
@@billaustin650 why what are you going to do? Gum me to death?
One of vlads best interviews
Amazing video.
Real deal. His input must’ve been pivotal in some of America’s favorite films.
Rip Frank :'(
For what killing other criminals?
I grew up in Avalon Park. The accent brings back memories.
Totally different Avalon Park today lol
@@paulw.9015 it was about the same even then haha. Only other white guys I seen at times were the police driving through.
Till this day the greatest Vlad TV interview RIP Frank
He's the focus of the new podcast "Mobbed up, the fight for Las Vegas". If you're into this stuff, you'll love it. It goes very, very in depth to these stories
Where to listen ?
@@burberryj5364 Mobbed up podcast the fight for las vegas
l heard about the M&M murders when l was a kid in the early eighties. lt happened a few blocks from where l grew up. My old man and my uncle actually heard it happen because the chase ended right by their house.
BTW, Paul Ricca lived right across North Ave in River Forest.
Two Chicago Outfit legends dead on the same week: Frank Cullota (20th/23rd) Marco D’Amico.. they were both about 80 but still crazy how they past just days apart.
This is a dope interview because for the first time vlad didn't over talk his guest.why to go vlad u got props for this interview son.
These dude are influential no lie I was in the streets and was constantly fighting the law these dudes are changes life’s but they was kings of kings i took all there words to thought so thank you guys for opening up the minds of the youth
Love this interview. 3rd time watching it, it’s AMAZING to me that this man was born in 1938 and can remember these things so vividly. Mind blowing. I can’t remember what I ate for dinner 2 nights ago....& I’m 29 lol
He had a great memory
That’s what being drug free will do for you. Retains your memory. Cats today could learn a lot.
Most of these mob guys remember shit vividly
Maybe there's a difference in shoving fast food on autopilot into your piehole and killing someone or been held out of an 11th floor window
I personally remember a lot to I'm 32 I don't remember dates n shit like him but I remember my childhood n past pretty well there's not much I frget
“work car means fictitiously owned.”
That’s a fancy way to say stolen 😂
his accent is so extreme I kept thinking he was saying
"WAR car"
lol
No absolutely NOT stolen, it’s a legit car with phony registration, your not trying to catch more charges
Great story
From west burbs of Chicago my whole life- Elmwood Park, Bensenville, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Oak Park...I’ve been hearing these stories since I was a kid. Can’t say I agree with the actions but the Outfit always made me feel proud to be from this area.
I'm from the south side not far from that area it's such a nice area right now it's hard to picture that wild shit happened there. But then again those mob guys had money ofc they would live in nice places.
The way he looks at vlàd and goes " do you want me to continue" well he is talking about his best friends murder ... Damn this guy's for real