Brian De Palma, one of the key directors of the New Hollywood era, known for classics like “Carrie” and “Mission: Impossible,” now regrets a film that haunts his legacy – the comedy “Mafia!” Despite a strong cast including Harvey Keitel, the movie flopped, criticized for lacking De Palma’s signature directorial passion. Studio conflicts and production disputes made things worse, and De Palma even turned down directing “Fatal Attraction” because of this project – adding to the sting of a missed opportunity. This flop casts a shadow over his six-decade career, but his place in American film history remains solid. Thought mafia movies were only serious business? De Palma’s “Mafia!” proves comedy can bomb spectacularly too. So, what do you think – did the studio kill De Palma’s vision, or did he miss his shot? Drop a comment, maybe we can crack this cinematic mystery together!
