Method Acting in a Bathrobe

Vincent Gigante made a pretty perfect mafia tough guy, at least at first. After a promising but short-lived career in the New York boxing world, the 1st-generation American from Greenwich Village did the predictable thing — he joined the mob.

Vincent Gigante in handcuffs, 1957

Vincent Gigante in handcuffs, 1957

 

That was pretty much the last predictable thing he ever did.

 

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Gigante leaving court, 1997.

 

Join us as we tell the fascinating story. From The Black Hand to the tattered bathrobe, from failed hits to successful method acting — we’ll cover it all.

*Special thanks this week to Larry McShane. Listen to the episode, then pre-order his excellent book here

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