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Movie

Capone

1975R1h 41m5.9 / 10

The Man Who Made the Twenties Roar

Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Capone opened in theaters April 16, 1975. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.

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Cast

Ben GazzaraAl Capone
Harry GuardinoJohnny Torrio
Susan BlakelyIris Crawford
John CassavetesFrankie Yale
Sylvester StalloneFrank Nitti
Frank CampanellaBig Jim Colosimo
John OrchardDion O'Banion
Carmen ArgenzianoJack McGurn

Credits

Directed by
Steve Carver
Written by
Howard Browne

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$970K
Box office
$2M

Production

  • Santa Fe ProductionsUnited States

Themes

bodyguardbootleggingbribechicago, illinoisgangstermurderprohibition erarevenge