Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty
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Ray "Bones" Barboni in *Get Shorty* is a volatile, foul-mouthed Miami mobster whose violent temper and comic ineptitude make him one of the film’s most memorable antagonists.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Dennis Farina as Ray "Bones" Barboni | 1 |
| Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty Context triple: [Dennis Farina, role, Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty]
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Buddy Russo in The French Connection
Buddy Russo in *The French Connection* is a tough, streetwise New York City detective who partners with Popeye Doyle in the gritty pursuit of an international heroin smuggling ring.
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Mr. White in Reservoir Dogs
Mr. White in Reservoir Dogs is a seasoned, professional criminal whose unexpected loyalty and moral code drive much of the film’s tension and emotional core.
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Alonzo Mosely in Midnight Run
Alonzo Mosely in *Midnight Run* is a no-nonsense FBI agent whose badge is stolen by bounty hunter Jack Walsh, leading to a series of tense and comedic confrontations throughout the film.
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Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh
Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh is the television portrayal of the seasoned, family-oriented LAPD detective originally made famous in the Lethal Weapon film series.
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Doyle Lonnegan in The Sting
Doyle Lonnegan in *The Sting* is the ruthless Irish-American crime boss and high-stakes gambler who serves as the film’s primary antagonist, famously portrayed by Robert Shaw.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty Target entity description: Ray "Bones" Barboni in *Get Shorty* is a volatile, foul-mouthed Miami mobster whose violent temper and comic ineptitude make him one of the film’s most memorable antagonists.
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A.
Buddy Russo in The French Connection
Buddy Russo in *The French Connection* is a tough, streetwise New York City detective who partners with Popeye Doyle in the gritty pursuit of an international heroin smuggling ring.
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B.
Mr. White in Reservoir Dogs
Mr. White in Reservoir Dogs is a seasoned, professional criminal whose unexpected loyalty and moral code drive much of the film’s tension and emotional core.
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C.
Alonzo Mosely in Midnight Run
Alonzo Mosely in *Midnight Run* is a no-nonsense FBI agent whose badge is stolen by bounty hunter Jack Walsh, leading to a series of tense and comedic confrontations throughout the film.
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D.
Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh
Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh is the television portrayal of the seasoned, family-oriented LAPD detective originally made famous in the Lethal Weapon film series.
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E.
Doyle Lonnegan in The Sting
Doyle Lonnegan in *The Sting* is the ruthless Irish-American crime boss and high-stakes gambler who serves as the film’s primary antagonist, famously portrayed by Robert Shaw.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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film character ⓘ |
| adaptationFrom | Get Shorty (novel) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| affiliation | Miami mob NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alignment | criminal underworld ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
Get Shorty
NERFINISHED
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Get Shorty (1995 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInGenre |
comedy film
ⓘ
crime film ⓘ |
| appearsInMedium | film ⓘ |
| basedOn | Ray "Bones" Barboni (Get Shorty novel character) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterType | antagonist ⓘ |
| conflictType | organized crime rivalry ⓘ |
| creator | Elmore Leonard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enemyOf | Chili Palmer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | Get Shorty (1995 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| franchise | Get Shorty franchise ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| genre | crime comedy ⓘ |
| hairColor | dark ⓘ |
| humorStyle | dark comedy ⓘ |
| interactsWith |
Chili Palmer
NERFINISHED
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Harry Zimm NERFINISHED ⓘ Karen Flores NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | cinema ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | comic relief villain ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comic violence
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memorable insults ⓘ short temper ⓘ |
| notableQuoteStyle | profanity-laden speech ⓘ |
| occupation | mobster ⓘ |
| personalityTrait |
comically inept
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foul-mouthed ⓘ hot-tempered ⓘ violent ⓘ volatile ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Dennis Farina NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| screenTimeImportance | supporting character ⓘ |
| setting |
Los Angeles
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Miami NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| threatens | Chili Palmer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| uses | gun ⓘ |
| wears | suits ⓘ |
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Subject: Ray "Bones" Barboni in Get Shorty Description of subject: Ray "Bones" Barboni in *Get Shorty* is a volatile, foul-mouthed Miami mobster whose violent temper and comic ineptitude make him one of the film’s most memorable antagonists.
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