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Jun 2022
13m 39s

Fireside with the Underboss - "He Pulled...

SAMMY "THE BULL" GRAVANO
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During the second Colombo war, Sammy gets assigned to whack Crazy Joe Gallo. Before he can even get close to Joe, Sammy realizes he's surrounded by made guys and tons of weapons. 
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