Originally Posted by RushStreet
Either of the Belushi brothers could have played Shorty in a movie. I know they were known for comedies but they both were capable of playing serious leads in drama films as well. Being from Chicago born and raised would have made them a very good choice.


Especially Jim Belushi Lol

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In addition I forgot to mention that Barbara's father Anthony was also Chicago Outfit associate from the Chinatown area.

Here's Roti Sr.'s 1957 obituary in which Anthony is mentioned as his son-in-law by being married to Sr.'s daughter Josephine, same as Frank Caruso who in turn was married to Sr's other daughter Catherine:

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And also one article from 1980 in which Anthony Barbara was also mentioned as Fred Roti's brother-in-law:

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