18 Oct 2014
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Tess Thorne, a famous writer, is determined to seek revenge on the man who brutally assaulted and raped her on a desolate New England road.
Federal Protection
"Chop Chop" Frankie Carbone has made a career out of stealing cars for the mob in Chicago. An attempted assassination by a mob boss goes badly and Frankie retaliates, only to wind up in the hands of the Feds. Frankie agrees to testify against the mobsters and his life is suddenly worthless - unless he submits to going into federal protection.
Top Billed Cast
Armand Assante Frank Carbone / Howard Akers
Angela Featherstone Leigh Kirkindall
Dina Meyer Bootsie Cavander
David Lipper Denny Kirkindall
Frank Chiesurin Sid
Tony Calabretta Pasquale 'Patsy' Dilepsi
Mark Camacho Joseph Pagnozzi
Steven P. Park Chong-Sung
Chip Chuipka Marshal Donald Powers
Danny Blanco Hall Marshal Chuck Sturdevant
Maxim Roy Marjorie Watts
Anatoly Zinoviev Teddy
Michael Filipowich Johnny the Face
Carl Alacchi Gio Brogianto
Maria Bertrand Vicky Brogianto
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