This compact little documentary includes more graphic, original footage and photos than you could imagine.
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02/29/08
The American Gangster (1992)
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Reviews Counted:6
Fresh:3
Rotten:3
Average Rating:4.0/10
Runtime: 48 mins
Genre: Education/General Interest
Synopsis: A documentary about the origins of organized crime in the United States, with a look at the activities of Al Capone, John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Luck Luciano and Bugsy Siegel.
Director: Ben Burtt
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[Tony] Scott's epic treatment is well crafted but lacks the drama of the modern crime classics his film evokes.
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