American Gangster

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2000

Documentary

45 minutes

Summary

The "war to end all wars" was over, but a new one was just beginning - on the streets of America. In one big city alone - Chicago - an estimated 1,300 gangs had spread like a deadly virus by the mid-1920s. By 1926, more than 12,000 murders were taking place every year across America. With the bootlegging and speakeasies the "Roaring Twenties" also saw bank robbery, kidnapping, auto theft, gambling, and drug trafficking become increasingly common crimes. Some gangsters, perhaps most notably Al Capone, have become infamous. 2003 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Al Capone. Capone went on to leave a lasting impression on western culture - the American Gangster.

Chris Lent

Director

Episodes

Total of 3 episodes.

Season 13 Episodes

Top Billed Cast

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StatusEnded at: August 24, 2000
2000-2000
24 years ago

LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

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