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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Richard C. Sarafian |
| Runtime | 121 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Gangster Wars is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Michael Nouri
Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Brian Benben
Michael Lasker
Joe Penny
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
Richard S. Castellano
Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria
Louis Giambalvo
Al Capone
George DiCenzo
Arnold Rothstein
Joseph Mascolo
Salvatore Maranzano
Jonathan Banks
Dutch Schultz
Robert F. Lyons
Legs Diamond
Markie Post
Chris Brennan
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