Rob the Mob

Rob the Mob

Year: 2014

Runtime: 104 min

Language: English

Director: Raymond De Felitta

DramaCrime

In 1991 New York City, small-time thieves Tommy and Rosie Uva make a discovery that puts their lives in chaos. Uncovering a secret hidden from even low-ranking mobsters, they become pawns in a high-stakes game between the Feds seeking to take down the crime syndicate, Big Al determined to protect it, and themselves fighting for survival.

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Timeline – Rob the Mob (2014)
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1

The Valentine's Day Heist

Tommy Uva and Rosie DeToma, under the influence of drugs, impulsively decide to rob a florist, believing it to be a minor crime. Armed with a gun, Tommy threatens the cashier while Rosie anxiously waits outside, leading to a chaotic and reckless robbery attempt.

Valentine's Day Florist Shop
2

Tommy's Imprisonment

After the botched robbery, Tommy is apprehended and sentenced to 18 months in prison. This period becomes a turning point for Rosie, who must navigate her life and secure employment while waiting for Tommy's release.

Prison
3

Rosie's New Job

While Tommy serves his sentence, Rosie finds work at a debt collection agency run by Dave Lovell, a former inmate. Lovell is eager to help Tommy upon his release, hoping for a chance at redemption after his own criminal past.

Debt Collection Agency
4

The Impact of Family History

Tommy’s troubled family history comes to the forefront as he recalls his father's mafia-related debts and the brutal consequences that followed. His mother's perspective reveals her heartbreak and disapproval regarding Tommy's lifestyle choices, which she believes led to his father's demise.

5

Gotti's Trial

Tommy becomes captivated by the trial of notorious mobster John Gotti. The excitement builds when he learns from Sammy the Bull about the mafia's no-gun policy in their social clubs, influencing Tommy's mindset toward his future heists.

Courtroom
6

Planning the Club Heist

Using insider information from the trial, Tommy formulates a daring plan to rob a club mentioned by Sammy. Despite lacking experience with firearms, he acquires an Uzi, and Rosie reluctantly helps him prepare for the robbery.

Tommy's Home
7

The Club Heist

In a brazen display, Tommy robs the club, firing the Uzi to instill fear in the mafia members present. He adds to the spectacle by ridiculing them, leaving with a sense of invincible triumph as he declares, 'This is for Frankie Uva.'

Club
8

Escalating Chaos

As Tommy and Rosie revel in their newfound success, they quickly run out of money and resort to robbing mobsters again, further embarrassing their victims. Unbeknownst to them, FBI agents are on their trail, documenting the chaos.

Another Club
9

The Waikiki Club Heist

Eager to capitalize on their notoriety, Tommy and Rosie rob the Waikiki club, only to encounter elderly men, including Joey D, who desperately requests the return of his deceased wife's keepsake wallet. They unknowingly uncover a trove of valuable mafia information within it.

Waikiki Club
10

The Contract on Their Heads

Realizing the importance of the stolen wallet, the mafia puts out a hit on Tommy and Rosie, now dubbed 'Bonnie and Clyde.' Tensions mount as the couple grapples with their growing notoriety and the danger it brings.

11

Media Attention

Rosie reaches out to journalist Jerry Cardozo, expressing her discontent with how their robberies are portrayed in the media. Lovell warns them about the escalating risks connected to their actions, urging caution as the mafia hunts for them.

12

FBI Surveillance

FBI agents successfully infiltrate Tommy and Rosie's apartment, obtaining critical information from the mafia's list. As the investigation develops, they discover the duo’s involvement, yet no protection is offered to them despite their cooperation.

Tommy and Rosie's Apartment
13

Final Trip to Manhattan

In a bid to enjoy one last moment of freedom, Tommy and Rosie take a trip to Manhattan during the festive holiday season. They revel in the sights, perhaps unaware of the fate that awaits them just around the corner.

Holiday Season Manhattan
14

The Tragic Ambush

Their adventure comes to a sudden and tragic end when the couple is ambushed in their car by mafia members. The film concludes with the poignant image of their final moments and the realization that their actions led to significant mob convictions.

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 13:12

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