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Oct 22, 20224 min read
Uncovering the Secret Influence: How Gangster Films Shape Pop Culture Without Us Even Realizing
Gangster films play a crucial role in cinema, with stories about crime, loyalty, and the human experience.
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Oct 30, 20218 min read
History's Most InFamous Mob Murders of All Time
Rubout, whacked, and taken for a ride are just a few examples of the colorful jargon synonymous with underworld reprisal.
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Oct 12, 20212 min read
Al Capone's Possessions sold in Cali Auction for $3M
More than 170 items belonging to the infamous mob boss sold at an auction in California last week, including his “favorite” pistol.
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Oct 30, 20203 min read
R.I.P Sean Connery
Rest In Peace Sir Sean Connery [ August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020 ] Sean Connery, often hailed as the epitome of suave sophistication...
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Sep 22, 20205 min read
'King of New York' (1990) Film Review
Directed by Abel Ferrara, the crime thriller explores themes of power, morality, and the dark underbelly of New York during the late 1980s.
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Sep 3, 20203 min read
"Mickey" Cohen
Mickey Cohen, born Meyer Harris Cohen in 1913, was a notorious American gangster known for his criminal activities in the mid-20th century.
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Sep 2, 20202 min read
James Bulger
James "Whitey" Bulger (1929-2018) was an infamous American mobster who led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Jul 16, 20202 min read
Dutch Schultz
Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer in 1902, was a notorious American mobster during the Prohibition era.
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May 31, 20203 min read
Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky, (July 4, 1902 -January 15, 1983) was a pivotal figure in the annals of American organized crime during the 20th century.
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May 22, 20205 min read
Bonnie Parker
Born: October 1, 1910 – Died: May 23, 1934 "Clyde Champion Barrow and his companion, Bonnie Parker, were shot to death by officers in an...
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Apr 30, 20203 min read
Sam Giancana
Sam Giancana was a ruthless mobster that was willing to do anything to stay in control.
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Mar 1, 20201 min read
Best WiseGuy Quotes
Here is a list of some of my favorite wiseguy quotes and quotes from real people who have shaped crime entertainment over the past 100...
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Feb 28, 20203 min read
Benjamin Siegel
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel would grow up to become a key player in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era and beyond.
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Feb 24, 20202 min read
John ‘Sonny’ Franzese dies at 103
“They wanted me to roll all the time,” Franzese told Newsday in 2019. “I couldn’t do that.
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Jan 1, 20203 min read
Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Charles "Lucky" Luciano is regarded as the mastermind behind the reorganization and modernization of the American Mafia.
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May 29, 20192 min read
R.I.P Frank Lucas
Frank Lucas was an American drug trafficker who operated in Harlem, New York during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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Apr 15, 20194 min read
John Torrio, Escobars other Mentor
John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.
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Mar 9, 20192 min read
Carmine Persico (1933-2019)
Carmine Persico, also known as "The Snake" or "Junior," was an Italian-American mobster who played a prominent role in the American Mafia.
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Jan 1, 20194 min read
The Commission
The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.
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Nov 6, 20183 min read
Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, often dubbed as "The Brain" or "The Big Bankroll," stands as a legendary figure in the annals of American criminal history
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