Watch House Arrest Starring Chris Colombo: A Docu-Comedy Based On Reality (2005) Online Free
Chris Colombo, 44, the son of slain mob boss Joseph Colombo, is on home confinement while he's out on bail for federal racketeering charges. The film follows Colombo on some unsavory outings when he is supposed to be on family outings or running errands.
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Chris Colombo, Valerie Amsterdam, Tommy Femia, Nico Kapsalis, Christopher Gambale, Johnny Russo, Father Scafidi, Nico Vasalis
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