Gotti is a 2018 American biographical crime film about New York City mobster John Gotti, directed by Kevin Connolly and written by Lem Dobbs and Leo Rossi. It stars John Travolta as Gotti, alongside his real-life wife Kelly Preston as Gotti's wife Victoria in her penultimate film.
The film was announced in 2010, but it languished in development for several years with numerous directors and actors, including Barry Levinson and Al Pacino. Principal photography finally began in July 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and concluded in Brooklyn, New York in February 2017. The film was originally set to be released in the United States on December 15, 2017, but Lionsgate, the slated distributor, sold the film back to its producers and studio, delaying its release. On March 12, 2018, its eventual release date was announced by SunRider Productions and Vertical Entertainment, after premiering at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Gotti was released on June 15, 2018 in the United States. The film was panned by critics who criticized its screenplay, performances, and historical inaccuracies, although Travolta's performance received minor praise. The film is considered to be one of the worst films ever made and holds a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition, the film was a commercial failure, grossing $6.4 million on a $10 million budget. At the 39th Golden Raspberry Awards, the film was nominated for six Razzies, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor for Travolta.
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