Al Capone (1959)
Al Capone is a 1959 action movie directed by Richard Wilson, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Rod Steiger, Fay Spain and James Gregory.
In this unusually accurate biography, small-time hood Al Capone comes to Chicago at the dawn of Prohibition to be the bodyguard of racketeer Johnny Torrio. Capone's rise in Chicago gangdom is followed through murder, extortion, and political fraud. He becomes head of Chicago's biggest "business," but moves inexorably toward his downfall and ignominious end.
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What is Al Capone about?
In this unusually accurate biography, small-time hood Al Capone comes to Chicago at the dawn of Prohibition to be the bodyguard of racketeer Johnny Torrio. Capone's rise in Chicago gangdom is followed through murder, extortion, and political fraud. He becomes head of Chicago's biggest "business," but moves inexorably toward his downfall and ignominious end.
When was Al Capone released?
Al Capone was released on 25 March 1959.
How long is Al Capone?
Al Capone runs 1h 44m.
Who made Al Capone?
Al Capone was directed by Richard Wilson.
Where can I watch Al Capone?
Al Capone is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Al Capone
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Rod Steiger as Al Capone
- Fay Spain as Maureen Flannery
- James Gregory as Schaefler (narrator)
- Martin Balsam as Mac Keeley, reporter
- Nehemiah Persoff as Johnny Torrio
- Murvyn Vye as George 'Bugs' Moran
- Robert Gist as Dion O'Banion
- Lewis Charles as Earl Weiss
- Joe De Santis as Big Jim Colosimo
- Sandy Kenyon as Bones Corelli
- Raymond Bailey as Lawyer Brancato
- Al Ruscio as Tony Genaro