The OG crime bosses were messier than your favorite true crime podcast.
Season 1 • Episode 10
LatestA concluding overview exploring the rise and fall of the American Mob, featuring key figures like Capone, Lansky, Siegel, and others. These ruthless bootleggers and racketeers extorted the poor and bribed officials while valuing loyalty and family above all. Known as 'The Mob', they are integral to America's history as part of the secretive Mafia.
Fascinating biographies featuring the lives and personalities of some of the most notorious mobsters: Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, John Dillinger, Sam Giancana, Bonnie and Clyde, Dutch Schultz, Meyer Lansky, 'Lucky' Luciano, and Mickey Cohen.
Production
Rare 90s access to aging mob associates.
Direction
Andrew Solt's crisp archival storytelling.
Acting
William Devane's velvet narration.
Creator
Andrew Solt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Andrew Solt later produced 'This Is Elvis' and pioneered the 'clip documentary' format now dominating streaming.
Released during the late-90s true crime boom that birthed 'The Sopranos'—this series fed the mob nostalgia machine.
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