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Cast
Michael Nouri
as Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Brian Benben
as Michael Lasker
Joe Penny
as Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
Richard S. Castellano
as Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria
Louis Giambalvo
as Al Capone
George DiCenzo
as Arnold Rothstein
Joseph Mascolo
as Salvatore Maranzano
Jonathan Banks
as Dutch Schultz
Robert F. Lyons
as Legs Diamond
Markie Post
as Chris Brennan
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime2h 01m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, TV Movie
Votes3
DirectorRichard C. Sarafian
WritersRichard DeKoker
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGangster Wars
About Gangster Wars
The film tells the story of three teenagers, based on real life gangsters Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Michael Nouri), Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Joe Penny) and Michael Lasker (Brian Benben) (a fictional character who was most likely modeled after Meyer Lansky), growing up in New York's ghettos during the early 1900s to their rise though organized crime.
Directed by Richard C. Sarafian, Gangster Wars leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Nouri, Brian Benben, Joe Penny — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1981.
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