DEAD Talks JFK, Pablo Escobar & The Mafia: Gianni Russo’s Untold Stories (#191)
In this explosive episode of DEAD Talks, actor and storyteller Gianni Russo (best known as Carlo in The Godfather) shares unbelievable tales from his extraordinary life—mixing Hollywood glamour with mafia danger.
Gianni opens up about:
- Surviving polio and becoming a trusted confidant of mafia bosses
- Killing Pablo Escobar’s right-hand man in self-defense
- Wild encounters with Marilyn Monroe, JFK, and Pablo Escobar himself
- His life inside The Godfather and the real mob connections behind it
This conversation is part history, part true crime, and part Hollywood legend—a raw glimpse into survival, loyalty, and the blurred lines between fame and danger.
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