On this day in movie history - Crazy Joe (1974):

Crazy Joe,

directed by Carlo Lizzani,

written by Lewis John Carlino,

based on articles written by journalist Nicholas Gage,

was released in the United States on February 15, 1974.
Inspired by the true case of Joseph “Crazy Joe” Gallo (1929–1972).
Music by Giancarlo Chiaramello.

Cast:
Peter Boyle, Paula Prentiss, Fred Williamson, Rip Torn, Charles Cioffi, Luther Adler, Carmine Caridi, Henry Winkler, Sam Coppola, Franco Lantieri, Louis Guss, Fausto Tozzi, Guido Leontini, Mario Erpichini, Michael V. Gazzo, Adam Wade, Hervé Villechaize, Gabriele Torrei, Tony Chiaramonte, Peter Savage, Cornelia Sharpe, Henry Ferrentino, Joe Anile, Nino Ruggeri, Eli Wallach, Frank Adonis, John C. Becher, Nella Dina, Jill Elikann, Timothy Holley, Tony Lip, Alexander Orfaly, F. William Parker, Jay Rasumny, Dan Resin, Harrison Ressler, Robert Riesel, David Rosario, Steve Vignari, Ralph Wilcox.