In Popular Culture
- Genovese is portrayed in the 2001 TV movie Boss of Bosses by Steven Bauer.
- Genovese is portrayed in the 1972 film The Valachi Papers by Lino Ventura.
- Genovese features in the sixth episode of UK history TV channel Yesterday's documentary series Mafia's Greatest Hits.
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