I think Assante is a terrific actor that took too many shit parts just to make some money.
I posted this before but he had the wise guy walk down man. Never saw anyone actor do it if they did I don't remember it.
I met him when I was living at the Mayflower hotel in the 80s. During the release of I the Jury. I like him in that movie as well, and that performance was over the top.
I tried to sell him a piece of art, but he was definitely just an actor and not a street guy. He wanted it but did not have the balls to buy it.
The guy from the soprano's who played big pussy was very good in this movie.