Gangster Chronicles DVD

From the earliest days of the mob in New York's Lower East Side to casinos in the desert American gangsters have captured the imagination of the public with their aura of power and corruption. Al 'Scarface' Capone Charles 'Lucky' Luciano Dutch Schultz Bonnie and Clyde Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel John 'The Teflon Don' Gotti. These are just a few of the ruthless people you will meet in The Gangster Chronicles an insider's look at the life and times of America's 20th Century gangsters. This exciting 2 DVD set explores the underworld characters and events that shaped Americas... criminal past and law enforcement's struggle to keep the peace. Episodes Comprise: 1. The Roaring 20's - On January 16 1920 prohibition went into effect and closed every bar in the nation. Suddenly millions of drinkers were suddenly turned into crinimals and forced to go underground to satisfy their thirst an opportunity for Al 'Scarface' Capone. 2. The Violent Years - By the end of the 1920's the depression had hit America hard but for organized crime it was a boom. Even as the law caught up with Al Capone the mob became more violent as they carved up their territories. Meyer Lansky Charles 'Lucky' Luciano and Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel forged an organized criminal empire. Bonnie and Clyde John Dillinger and George 'Machine Gun' Kelly plied their deadly trade in murder and mayhem. 3. Crime Inc. - By the 1940's America's criminal underworld guided by Luciano and Lansky controlled most of the nation but Bugsy Siegel the Mafia's Hollywood connection saw opportunity in the sands of Nevada. He helped to create modern Las Vegas before he was 'pushed' out of the picture by younger even more ruthless criminals spreading their tentacles of crime across the nation. 4. Thieves - Dillinger Bonnie and Clyde The Brinks Robbery and much more! 5. Racketeers - Capone Siegel Luciano Valachi and Gotti. [show more]

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