The Mob boss in 2007's "Smokin' Aces" has what tasty-pasta-dish-sounding name?

The Mob boss in 2007's “Smokin' Aces” is Primo Sparazza.

Played by Joseph Ruskin, Primo Sparazza is an aging Las Vegas crime boss whose name drives the film's central conflict. He places a million-dollar bounty on magician-turned-informant Buddy “Aces” Israel, sending assassins, bounty hunters, and federal agents toward a Lake Tahoe hotel.

The character is mostly a looming presence rather than an active on-screen gangster. His reputation, alleged history of violence, and connection to the mob give the bounty its power. The unusual name also sounds like a pasta dish, which is the joke behind the trivia question.

“Smokin' Aces” was written and directed by Joe Carnahan and released in 2007. Ryan Reynolds plays Buddy Israel, while the ensemble cast includes Ben Affleck, Andy García, Ray Liotta, Alicia Keys, and Chris Pine. The film mixes crime thriller, dark comedy, and highly stylized action.