Yes, Costello would make a perfect biopic candidate because so little has been written about him (and nothing filmed). It could focus on his political finesse rather than the violence (and fiction about violence) that surrounds all the other Mob biopics. Could also cover his oddities--like his Jewish wife, his visits to a shrink, his apartment in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, etc.
Yes, for all of those reasons, TB
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While so little has been written or shown about Costello, there is even less out there about the life of Mr. Neil Dellacroce. There is basically NOTHING out there about him.
Neil was quite an interesting character. I believe he started out overseeing gambling operations and soon became known as a sadistic, ruthless,highly efficient earner. He got hooked up with Anastasia,and after Gambino took over,agreed to be Carlo's Underboss. Although everyone expected Neil to kill Gambino and become Boss,he honored the arrangement,and later,did the same thing with Big Paul. In his personal code of honor,the Boss came first,above everything.
He was the classic old school Mob guy. Even if he aspired to be Boss,he would never participate in or sanction any type of plot against a superior.
Gotti knew this,and as long as Neil was alive,Paulie was safe.
I agree with your choice,Neil is a fascinating pick for a (well made) documentary.
