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Lansky (1999)
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Lansky

Movie from 1999

Duration: 116 min
Genres: Drama, Crime, Action

He was the genius behind organized crime in its early days—and a man who was as brutal as he was brilliant. Richard Dreyfuss stars in this compelling, fact-based movie about notorious mobster Meyer Lansky.

The story follows him through the early years of his life as a Jewish immigrant to his successful career in gambling, bootlegging and racketeering—and eventually murder.

Also starring Eric Roberts, Illeana Douglas, Ryan Merriman, Beverly D'Angelo and Anthony LaPaglia. Directed by John McNaughton; written by David Mamet, based on the book by Uri Dan, Dennis Eisenberg, Eli Landau.