FROM THE VINE - JOE PANTOLIANO INTERVIEW

In a 40-year career with more than 100 film, television and stage credits, Joe Pantoliano established himself as one of the best character actors. 

From his breakout as “Guido the Pimp” in Risky Business, to Cypher in The Matrix  to mob thug Ralph Cifaretto on The Sopranos, “Joey Pants” has never played a lead. 

That drought ends with his latest film, From the Vine, an Independent Canadian film where he stars as Marco Gentile, a depressed CEO who experiences an ethical crisis and returns to his hometown in rural Italy to motivate himself and his life.. 

There he finds a new purpose, reviving his grandfather's old vineyard, offering the small town of Acerenza a sustainable future, and reconnecting with his estranged family in the process.

Joe Pantoliano and Wendy Crewson in, From the Vine

I spoke with Joe about working on this film and how he felt connected to his character Marco. 

From the Vine is available on VOD.