Sonny Grosso

Nascimento : 1930-07-21, Düsseldorf, Germany

Morte : 2020-01-22

Filmes

Citizen Jane
Executive Producer
Jane Alexander's idyllic life in San Francisco is shattered when her beloved, elderly aunt is brutally murdered. But when her fiancé, Tom O'Donnell, becomes the main suspect, Jane must put aside her grief to aid the police before the chance at justice is lost forever.
The History of 'Cruising'
Self
Part one of the making of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Self
Part two of the making of William Friedkin's 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.
You Belong to Me
Executive Producer
A radio psychologist who solves the murders of wealthy women finds her latest case is much deeper than she imagined-and it may cost her life!
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'
Self - Host
The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by former NYPD detective Sony Grosso, who inspired the character of Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo, played in the film by actor Roy Scheider.
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'
Executive Producer
The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by former NYPD detective Sony Grosso, who inspired the character of Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo, played in the film by actor Roy Scheider.
The Joe Spinell Story
Self
The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
Self
A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971).
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Executive Producer
A female prosecutor notices a woman in a plastic surgeon's waiting room who looks strikingly like a girl who was murdered more than ten years earlier. An investigation into the plastic surgeon grows more bizarre by the minute, as the prosecutor unravels a ten year old mystery involving betrayal and murder.
Out of the Darkness
Producer
A gripping thriller telling the true story of the hunt and capture of David Berkowitz, a.k.a. "Son of Sam" — the infamous serial killer who stalked New York in the 70s.
Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer
Producer
This made-for-TV sequel to the 1977 theatrical film "Looking For Mr. Goodbar" follows a New York City detective's quest to find the murderer of a schoolteacher.
A Question of Honor
Producer
Television account of an honest New York narcotics cop who becomes unwillingly involved in a plan to uncover corruption in his department.
A Question of Honor
Book
Television account of an honest New York narcotics cop who becomes unwillingly involved in a plan to uncover corruption in his department.
Parceiros da Noite
Det. Blasio
Al Pacino é o policial que se infiltra na comunidade gay de Nova York para tentar desvendar a identidade de um assassino que está aterrorizando o grupo. A experiência se revela muito mais brutal do que ele poderia imaginar. Para encontrar o maníaco, precisa mergulhar na atmosfera dos clubes de sadomasoquismo e outros redutos gays da cidade. A investigação acaba comprometendo o relacionamento com sua namorada, Nancy (Karen Allen), e o coloca frente a frente com seus dilemas pessoais. Drama policial baseado no livro de Gerald Walker.
Parceiros da Noite
Technical Advisor
Al Pacino é o policial que se infiltra na comunidade gay de Nova York para tentar desvendar a identidade de um assassino que está aterrorizando o grupo. A experiência se revela muito mais brutal do que ele poderia imaginar. Para encontrar o maníaco, precisa mergulhar na atmosfera dos clubes de sadomasoquismo e outros redutos gays da cidade. A investigação acaba comprometendo o relacionamento com sua namorada, Nancy (Karen Allen), e o coloca frente a frente com seus dilemas pessoais. Drama policial baseado no livro de Gerald Walker.
Murder in Music City
A brash songwriter who buys a detective agency as a tax shelter finds himself and his photographer's model bride involved in a puzzling murder, when a dead body turns up in their honeymoon suite, and on a trail that leads them to Nashville.
To Kill a Cop
Malfitano
Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree including the killing of a police officer. He is also trying to battle with a mayor and police commissioner that want him out of his job.
Strike Force
Story
A New York City detective teams up with a federal agent and a state trooper to bust up a drug ring.
Esquadrão Implacável
Story
A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
Detective
Two New York City cops investigate a drug-smuggling ring that they believe is run by New York-based foreign diplomats.
Operação França
Other
Marselha, França. Um assassino profissional, Pierre Nicoli, mata um detetive francês. Paralelamente em Nova York, Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, um detetive da polícia, e Buddy “Cloudy” Russo, seu parceiro, investigam discretamente Salvatore “Sal” Boca, um pequeno comerciante, que está tendo gastos muito acima da sua renda. Cada vez existem mais indícios que grande parte da renda de Sal é ganha ilegalmente e, no processo, é ajudado pela esposa, Angie Boca.
Operação França
Klein
Marselha, França. Um assassino profissional, Pierre Nicoli, mata um detetive francês. Paralelamente em Nova York, Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, um detetive da polícia, e Buddy “Cloudy” Russo, seu parceiro, investigam discretamente Salvatore “Sal” Boca, um pequeno comerciante, que está tendo gastos muito acima da sua renda. Cada vez existem mais indícios que grande parte da renda de Sal é ganha ilegalmente e, no processo, é ajudado pela esposa, Angie Boca.