The Third Generation
... provide suggested highlights of Gianni Russo's book, "Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob" “Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob,” by Gianni Russo is a memoir that blends high-stakes Hollywood glamour with underworld intrigue. Key highlights include: > Ownership of a Las Vegas Nightclub: Russo details his life as the owner of Gianni Russo’s State Street, a high-end Las Vegas club frequented by celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Liza Minnelli. The club’s dramatic entrance and opulent atmosphere mirrored the larger-than-life persona Russo cultivated. > Violent Encounter and Self-Defense Shooting: A pivotal moment in the book recounts a night when Russo intervened in a violent attack on a woman in his club. The assailant, later revealed to be a member of Pablo Escobar’s cartel, attacked Russo with a broken champagne bottle, slashing his chin. Russo shot the man in self-defense, only to realize he had made a dangero...