Crossing the Mob
Crossing the Mob

Crossing the Mob

1988Movie96 minEnglish

A young mother turns a young man's streetwise life around when she reveals to him that he is the father of her infant baby.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: E.W. SwackhamerGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, the film chronicles the life of a young woman who falls in love with a mob enforcer. She becomes entangled in his dangerous world, facing escalating violence and moral compromises. As the stakes rise, she must decide whether to stay in this perilous relationship or find a way to escape before it consumes her.

Critical Reception

Crossing the Mob was a made-for-television movie that garnered moderate attention for its dramatization of a true crime story. It was generally seen as a decent, albeit somewhat formulaic, crime drama, with performances often highlighted as a key element. Audiences were drawn to the real-life aspect of the story, though critics noted its familiar narrative structure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling true-crime narrative.
  • Noted for solid performances, particularly from the lead cast.
  • Criticized for predictable plot developments common in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or available through standard aggregate review platforms.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the real-life story of Brenda Quiles and her relationship with mobster Robert "Bobby" DiBernardo.

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