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Mar 24, 20203 min read
'The Godfather' (1972) Film Review
"The Godfather" stands as a cinematic masterpiece, a timeless classic that transcends generations. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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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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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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Sep 30, 20183 min read
Frank Costello
Frank Costello, born Francesco Castiglia on January 26, 1891, was a prominent figure in the world of organized crime.
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Jun 30, 20184 min read
Frankie Yale, Pablo Escobars Mentor
Frankie Yale, known for his cunning business acumen and ruthless tactics, played a significant role in shaping the criminal landscape.
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Mar 3, 20185 min read
Oscars 2018
The 90th Academy Awards are at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center this Sunday, March 4, 2018, honoring movies released in
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Mar 1, 20183 min read
Vito Genovese
Vito Genovese was one of the most fearful American Mafia dons of all time. His lust for power was unrivaled in the majority of the crime syn
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Feb 1, 20185 min read
Stephanie St. Clair, "Madam Queen"
"Put me on the spot? Me? Don't everybody know I ain't scared of nothing?" ~ Stephanie St. Clair
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Nov 29, 20173 min read
Ellsworth Johnson
Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson was a notorious mobster based out of Harlem, New York from the early 1930s to the late 1960s.
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Nov 17, 20173 min read
Salvatore "Toto" Riina
Salvatore Riina, widely known as "Toto" Riina, was an infamous Sicilian Mafia boss, often referred to as the "Boss of Bosses" or "The Beast.
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Sep 21, 20173 min read
Reggie & Ronnie Kray
The Notorious, epic, Kray twins ruled the east-end of London, building a criminal empire that rocked the Fifties and Sixties.
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Feb 10, 20173 min read
Buffalo Crime Family
The roots of the Buffalo crime family can be traced back to the early 20th century, when Italian immigrants began forming tight-knit comm...
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Jan 10, 20174 min read
'The Sopranos' (1999) T.V Series Review
"The Sopranos" is a renowned American television series that delves into the complex world of organized crime. Created by David Chase.
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