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	Made Men and Whores: The World of Predators
		CIFARETTO: I could see if it was his daughter or a niece of his, but all this over some dead whore.
		Cifaretto uses his former cocaine abuse to mitigate and damn near exculpate his murder of Tracee.
		Cifaretto has immunity from aggression, but non-made individuals such as Tracee may be savaged with impunity.
	www.lewrockwell.com /kantor/kantor44.html (714 words)

	Everyday Savagery
		Cifaretto periodically quotes Gladiator and critiques Spartacus, but he doesn’t know virility from veal parmagean.
		Stung by her articulation of his puniness, Cifaretto beats Tracee to death (and with her his unborn child).
		Cifaretto and his ilk may seem glamorous with their pinky rings, sharp lapels, and purloined cars, but they’re nothing more than small-time tyrants with stylish wardrobes.
	www.lewrockwell.com /kantor/kantor40.html (347 words)

	HBO: Ralph Cifaretto, played by Joe Pantoliano: The Sopranos
		Ralph hadn't been captain for long when he was faced with his first major crisis.
		But when Ralph was in sudden need of a large sum of cash - his 12-year old son had been gravely injured in an archery accident - the highly insured racehorse died in a suspicious stable fire.
		Ralph Cifaretto is now in his final resting place, and Tony's official theory of the crime is that it was New York that put him there.
	www.hbo.com /sopranos/cast/character/ralph_cifaretto.shtml (482 words)

	Talk:Ralph Cifaretto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This article suggests Ralph's inspiring Jackie to hold up the poker game, and subsequently run away/get shot was an accident.
		Ralph would have known that Jackie's fate would be in his hands if Jackie robbed Ralph's game.
		That's why he just left Jackie in the projects, Ralph would have been happy with that situation continuing, but had him killed just because Tony told him he had to make a decision, and the only alternative was giving Jackie a pass.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Ralph_Cifaretto (223 words)

	Fragmented ‘Sopranos’ stumbles to finale - Sopranos - MSNBC.com
		In a particularly grisly episode of “The Sopranos” from season four, Tony notified Ralph Cifaretto in unequivocal terms that his services with the family would no longer be required.
		Ralph did not get a golden parachute, but rather his parts were sent to parts unknown.
		Ralph’s duties weren’t split up, but he was, in accordance with organized crime by-laws concerning the relocation of former employees.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/13088956 (986 words)

	The State News - www.statenews.com
		When Ralph Cifaretto, a mob character on HBO's "The Sopranos,"; brutally kills his girlfriend, he excuses the act by saying, "She was a whore," (pronounced hoo-ah, to be exact).
		I have no problem with conservatives, or anyone, stating their beliefs, but we need to filter out the few who are more interested in being in the spotlight and promoting their books than having a serious debate.
		Ralph Cifaretto was pretty much always wrong, and this time it's no exception.
	www.statenews.com /op_article.phtml?pk=30198 (682 words)

	HBO: Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto: The Sopranos
		HBO: Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto: The Sopranos
		In 1976, he made his move to Hollywood and appeared in the television series "McNamara's Band," and "Free Country" starring Rob Reiner and directed by James Burrows.
		See what the FBI has on Ralph Cifaretto.
	www.hbo.com /sopranos/cast/actor/joe_pantoliano.shtml (450 words)

	Ralph Cifaretto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A third girlfriend, Valentina La Paz, later had an affair with Tony and complained frequently to him of Cifaretto's inadequacy.
		A very angry Soprano confronted Cifaretto, and eventually fatally beat and choked him to death.
		Arguably, no other character on The Sopranos has had as much of a psychological impact on its main character, with the exception of his mother, during the course of the show.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ralph_Cifaretto (641 words)

	Hollywood Holdout : UVM The View
		In a pair of 2001 episodes, “He Is Risen” and “University,” Tracee leaves the strip club after becoming pregnant in an effort to show Cifaretto, that she is capable of being a good wife and mother.
		She is forced back to the club, however, where she insults Cifaretto in front of a roomful of ‘made’ guys.
		When she steps outside for a cigarette, Cifaretto follows her, and after a furious exchange, proceeds to beat her to death, leaving her crumpled body in the parking lot.
	www.uvm.edu /theview/article.php?id=1399 (1004 words)

	Living - The Cincinnati Post
		The episode that aired that night was a seminal moment in the show as Tony snapped and killed with his own hands the demented Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano), the guy fans loved to hate.
		Ralph's head gets unceremoniously dropped into his bowling bag.
		He was upset about the death of the horse, suspecting Ralph of torching the stable.
	www.cincypost.com /2002/12/06/sopran120602.html (1094 words)

	The Badger Herald - ‘Sopranos’ character profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Would Ralph Cifaretto be afraid of a squat kid with a pale complexion and a pair of headphones on?
		Old Ralph not only beat to death a stripper that was carrying his baby, but he ordered a hit on Jackie Jr.
		His acidic tongue, frequent outbursts and violent temper have all the bookmakers from Atlantic City to Vegas betting Ralph is going to find himself swimming with the fishes before season four is over.
	badgerherald.com /artsetc/2002/09/12/sopranos_character.php (749 words)

	Amazon.com: "Ralph Cifaretto": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A subsequent boyfriend, Ralph Cifaretto, is almost killed after Janice pushes him down a flight of stairs ("Christopher," 4.03).
		The list of dead and wounded in- cludes Tracey, the twenty-year-old pregnant stripper beaten to death by Ralph Cifaretto ("She was just a whore," according to her killer); "lady shylock" Lorraine Calluzzo,...
		Of Avoiding Contempt and Hatred (The Bad Endings of Psychopathic, Sadistic Capos) Ralph Cifaretto may not have been the direct threat to Tony's power that junior and Richie were, though he may yet prove...
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Ralph-Cifaretto (592 words)

	My Way - Page Six
		In addition, Bobby's wife was killed in a car crash and Johnny Sack intensified his hatred of Ralph, who broke up with Rosalie and then was pushed down a flight of stairs by crazy Janice.
		In fact, the break-up with Ralph gave Sharon Angela, who plays Rosalie, the best single scene of any actor in the episode.
		Some critics even tried to blame the episode's perceived shortcomings on its principal author, Michael Imperioli, the actor who plays Christopher Moltisanti.
	entertainment.myway.com /celebgossip/pgsixceleb/id/10_03_2002_2.html (323 words)

	Sopranos Episode Guide
		Ralph hasn't been seen in days - not even at the hospital, where his son is still on a respirator - and not everybody's convinced that Tony's as equally in the dark as they are.
		So while Ralph remains officially AWOL, but Tony's Neapolitan soldier is back from his father's funeral.
		Furio shows up at the Soprano house, bearing souvenirs for A.J. and "Maedo," but, to her great disappointment, nothing for Carmela.
	www.tlntv.com /sopranos/epi4_49.html (362 words)

	IGN: Taking Out The Sopranos
		For three thousand dollars she confirms that Ralph doesn't have regular intercourse and "can't even get a hard-on unless he's in some kind of pain." So according to Tony's rules, Valentina is fair game.
		But that knock on the head may turn out to be a golden opportunity: his attorney decides to use it to get the charges against him dismissed, via a claim of reduced mental capacity...
		Ralph hasn't been seen in days – not even at the hospital, where his son is still on a respirator – and not everybody's convinced that Tony's as equally in the dark as they are...
	tv.ign.com /articles/694/694443p8.html (3037 words)

	OrdinaryGweilo.com: Best thing on TV
		Oddly, in an earlier episode (4) it seemed that Ralph was going to be killed, along with Johnny Sack, but right at the last moment the hit was called off.
		Back to episode four, and in line with the theme of marriage, the storyline is based around Johnny Sack's devotion to his wife Ginnie, and how upset he gets when Ralph tells a joke about her weight.
		When Tony confronts Ralph about the incident the fight that ensues ends with Ralph dead, and Tony calls his nephew Christopher Moltisanti to help him dispose of the body.
	www.ordinarygweilo.com /2004/04/best_thing_on_t.html (1113 words)

	Ryan Anderson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In the episode, Ralph Cifaretto, played by Joe Pantoliano, gets brutually killed by Tony Soprano.
		Ralph has a temper, killed a stripper, dated Tony's sister, ordered the hit on his stepson, (allegedly) has sex with a cheese grater, etc. Ralph has been nearly murdered by a number of different mobsters.
		The event changes Ralph -- he goes to church, he seems to have emotions for others.
	www.ryananderson.com /weblog/2002/11/12/141811/index.html (167 words)

	Ralph Keene - Moviefone
		Ralph Keene on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
		Ralph Cifaretto - Mergers and Acquisitions (2002) TV Episode.
		Ralph Keene - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, Ralph Keene Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
	movies.aol.com /celebrity/ralph-keene/97011/main (68 words)

	DVD Talk Forum - Soprano's question: Season 4
		That was Tracy, who was killed outside of the Bada Bing by Ralph Cifaretto.
		I thought they way they played it out was to leave you wondering if Ralph actually did it, or if he was just using it to ride Tony, since Tony was obviously so sensitive about it.
		But I think Tony's love of animals, hatred of Ralph, and most importantly...Tony's perception of Ralph's guilt due to Ralph's "It's just a horse and I've got more impotant things on my mind" attitude in the face of his son's recent injury is what led to the events in the episode.
	www.dvdtalk.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-430121.html (1188 words)

	The Sopranos: Whoever Did This - TV.com
		Ralph begins to ponder the state of his life when his son is badly hurt in an archery accident.
		Tony confronts Ralph, resulting in a bloody and deadly climax.
		After being severely beaten to death, Ralph's toupee is firmly in place.
	www.tv.com /sopranos/whoever-did-this/episode/200397/summary.html (472 words)

	Floridian: The 'Sopranos': so many loose ends, so little time
		And the season's biggest scene: the messy, furious fight between Tony and Joe Pantoliano's Ralph Cifaretto that ended with Ralph dead and Moltisanti hacking off his head and hands for later disposal.
		Some critics raved that those problems were solved by the episode featuring Cifaretto's violent death.
		Thanks to Chase's intricate web of compelling characters, I'll be parked in front of the tube just like everyone else, waiting to see which bits the executive producer will deign to wrap up for us.
	www.sptimes.com /2002/12/08/Floridian/The__Sopranos___so_ma.shtml (933 words)

	Barnes & Noble.com - Joe Pantoliano - Books: Meet the Writers
		He's best known for roles such as Ralph Cifaretto on The Sopranos and Guido (the Killer Pimp) in Risky Business.
		In his colorful, humorous memoir, Pantoliano -- known around his old neighborhood as "Joey Pants" -- tells it like it was growing up in Hoboken, New Jersey around characters like Florie, a wise guy with ties to the Genovese family, and his racetrack-loving dad.
		Suddenly the inspiration for Ralph Cifaretto and his other characters becomes clearer.
	www.barnesandnoble.com /writers/writer.asp?cid=635457 (416 words)

	Amazon.ca: The Sopranos: The Complete Third Season: Video: James Gandolfini,Lorraine Bracco,Edie Falco,Michael ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Lying through his teeth about everything to everyone, he is misguided by his seriously unstable step-father, mob made man Ralph Cifaretto, who is busy plying both sides of the coin.
		It seems that Ralph, dissatisfied with the role to which he has been relegated within the family, is doing Tony dirty, going against his wishes at every turn, and the situation with Jackie, Jr.
		University - Ralph's behavior comes into even further question by Tony when Ralph has a volatile relationship with one of the strippers from Bada Bing; Meadow and Noah's relationship becomes strained due to her mentally instable roommate.
	www.amazon.ca /Sopranos-Complete-Third-Season/dp/B000067S1H (3395 words)

	SacTicket // DVD/Video
		A man whose ruthless ambition and cunning nearly match Tony's, Johnny Sack was the focus of Episode 4, a powerful hour written by Terence Winter, who supplies an audio commentary on the DVD.
		The episode explored the contradictory nature of men like Johnny, who was ready to kill Ralph over a crude joke Ralph had told about Johnny's overweight wife.
		As Winter put it, "There's something sweet about Johnny's love for his wife, even if he is a sociopath," as was shown earlier when he viciously beat up another mobster he thought was laughing at his wife.
	www.sacticket.com /static/movies/dvd_video/sopranos4.html (949 words)

	Movie Info for The Sopranos: He Is Risen on MSN Movies
		As Thanksgiving approaches, New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) deals with the fallout of his beating his garbage business subordinate Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano).
		While Jackie Jr.'s mother (Sharon Angela) is thrilled at the union, Tony and his wife Carmela (Edie Falco) are less enthused about the young man's questionable prospects.
		The holidays bring resolution to at least one of Tony's problems: when a Soprano family crew boss dies unexpectedly, Tony's able to heal the rift with Ralph by promoting him to captain, a position of authority Cifaretto has long craved.
	entertainment.msn.com /movies/movie.aspx?m=171086 (204 words)

	Sopranos Season 3 Episode Guide
		April 1, 2001: University: Ralph Cifaretto isn't making any friends with his increasingly volatile behavior; Meadow is fed up with her roommate's neuroses, prompting her to spend more time with her boyfriend.
		April 15, 2001: He Is Risen: Tony ponders his feud with Ralph; Jackie Aprile Jr.
		May 20, 2001: The Army of One: Tony decides to delegate and tells Ralph to handle the situation with Jackie Aprile Jr.; Anthony Jr.'s shenanigans may land him in military school; Meadow realizes what it means to be a Soprano after being away from home.
	www.sopranosseason.com /sopranos_season_3_episode_guide.htm (449 words)

	Fall TV spawns sick, twisted season
		There is a scene in The Sopranos in which Ralph Cifaretto, played by Joe Pantoliano, beats his pregnant girlfriend to death against a guardrail.
		And yet, in the context of that masterful show, it was handled in just the right way.
		Even by the twisted code of honor employed on The Sopranos, Ralph had gone too far, and he paid for it, one way or another, for the rest of his relatively short life.
	www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/news/articles/0918violence0918.html (1619 words)

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