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Stolen Dough is a crime drama that tells the true story of Anthony Mongiello, an Italian-American inventor who patented a method for making stuffed crust pizza. The film details Mongiello's legal battle against Pizza Hut, which he claims stole his idea after initially showing interest in his patent. The narrative unfolds around the events leading to the patent issuance on April 28, 1987, and the subsequent commercial launch of Pizza Hut's own stuffed crust pizza in 1995.
Directed by Stefano Da Frè, the film features a cast that includes Cody Pomposello and Sal Rendino. It was produced by Laura Pellegrini and received funding from The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum. Stolen Dough premiered at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival in April 2023, where it won a Gold REMI Award, and later screened at various festivals, earning accolades for its direction and storytelling.
Why Watch
- •Follow Anthony Mongiello's legal battle against Pizza Hut.
- •See the origins of the stuffed crust pizza patent.
- •Meet the filmmaker who won Best Director at The North Film Festival.
Did You Know
•Anthony Mongiello received U.S. Patent No. 4661361 on April 28, 1987.
•Pizza Hut aired a commercial for stuffed crust pizza featuring Donald Trump in 1995.
•Stolen Dough won a Gold REMI Award at the WorldFest-Houston in April 2023.
•The film's director, Stefano Da Frè, won Best Director at The North Film Festival in November 2023.
Perfect For
Pizza enthusiastsLegal drama fansTrue crime lovers