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Instructions · What links here · Don Q (film) (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 14 hours ago by Dominolyrics (talk: D · +) · Last edited 4 hours ago by RangersRus

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Declined by TechnoSquirrel69 4 days ago. Last edited by RangersRus 4 hours ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: Can you please find and add 2 or more critic reviews with sources? RangersRus (talk) 00:51, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Comment: Thanks for your submission! In addition to the sourcing improvements that are needed, mentioned above, please note that IMDb is not a reliable source and should be removed from this draft. Let me know if you have any questions! (please mention me on reply; thanks!) —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 18:46, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Don Q is a 2024 American crime comedy-drama film directed by Claudio Bellante, written by Claudio Bellante and Michael Domino and produced by Claudio Bellante, Michael Domino, and Armand Assante..^[1] "Don Q" stars Armand Assante as the titular character, alongside Chuck Zito, Federico Castelluccio, Vincent Pastore, and Saundra Santiago.

Plot

Set in New York City's Little Italy, the film follows Don Q (Armand Assante), a longtime resident who believes himself to be a powerful mafia figurehead. Don Q sets out to reclaim the neighborhood and its fleeting values. His delusions of grandeur are challenged when a ruthless ex-convict returns to the area, embroiling Don Q and a loyal recruit in a turf war over Little Italy.^[2]

Cast

Armand Assante as Don Q
Chuck Zito as Rocco
Saundra Santiago as Antonia
Federico Castelluccio as Father Peter
Vincent Pastore as Italian-American Actor^[3]
Alesandra Assante as Teresa
Christopher Macchio as Himself
Joseph D'onofrio as Al Capone

Production

Don Q was filmed entirely on location in Little Italy, New York.

Release

Archstone Entertainment acquired worldwide rights to Don Q.^[4]. The film was released on November 1, 2024.^[5]. Don Q is streaming on multiple platforms including Apple^[6], Roku^[7],Google ^[8]and Fandango^[9]

Reception

The film has garnered positive reviews by audiences.^[10]

Awards and nominations

Don Q received numerous awards including Chelsea Film Festival ^[11], Garden State Film Festival, World Film Festival in Cannes, and Palermo International Film Festival.^[5]

Don Q combines elements of crime drama and comedy, exploring themes of identity, community, and the changing face of urban neighborhoods. The film showcases the talents of veteran actor Armand Assante in the lead role, supported by a diverse cast of performers.^[12]

References

^ "Exclusive Don Q Trailer Previews Modern-Day Take on a Classic Story". Yahoo Entertainment. October 22, 2024.
^ "Don Q | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
^ "Interview: Vincent Pastore Talks Don Q - The Action Elite". theactionelite.com. November 1, 2024.
^ Lang, Brent (November 2, 2023). "'Don Q,' Mob Comedy With Armand Assante, Sells to Archstone Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)".
^ ^a ^b "Don Q Reviews". www.metacritic.com.
^ Bellante, Claudio (November 1, 2024). "Don Q - Apple TV". Apple TV.
^ "Roku". Roku.
^ "Don Q - Movies on Google Play". play.google.com.
^ https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Don-Q/3466828
^ "Don Q - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
^ "DON Q | Chelsea Film Festival".
^ Turitz, Neil. "'Don Q' Star Armand Assante Reflects on His 'Incredible Journey as an Actor'".

[1] "Exclusive Don Q Trailer Previews Modern-Day Take on a Classic Story". Yahoo Entertainment. October 22, 2024.

[2] "Don Q | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.

[3] "Interview: Vincent Pastore Talks Don Q - The Action Elite". theactionelite.com. November 1, 2024.

[4] Lang, Brent (November 2, 2023). "'Don Q,' Mob Comedy With Armand Assante, Sells to Archstone Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)".

[metacritic-5] "Don Q Reviews". www.metacritic.com.

[6] Bellante, Claudio (November 1, 2024). "Don Q - Apple TV". Apple TV.

[7] "Roku". Roku.

[8] "Don Q - Movies on Google Play". play.google.com.

[9] ttps://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Don-Q/3466828

[10] "Don Q - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.

[11] "DON Q | Chelsea Film Festival".

[12] Turitz, Neil. "'Don Q' Star Armand Assante Reflects on His 'Incredible Journey as an Actor'".

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