The life story of John Gotti, the leader of the mafia Gambino family - one of the most powerful and most ruthless criminal groups in American history. Gangster, known for his brutality and contempt for the law, thanks to his personal charm and elegance, has become the favorite of the media. In 1986, Gotti's face appeared on the cover of Time. The screenplay was based on a book by the son of a gangster - John Gotti Jr. - "Shadow of My Father".