Mobsters are like rock stars; lots of sex, lots of drugs, and one of them probably has syphilis. Every good American loves rock and roll, and mobsters (honestly probably for that reason), which is why we’re making this list of top ten mobsters. While you may have heard of some of these guys (or their nicknames) it’s th
FROM cold-blooded murders to running battles with the police, these black-and-white pictures shed light on the brutal lives of gun-toting gangsters during the American Depression. The amazing image…
The graves of Russian gangsters and their families in Yekaterinburg are eerily decorated with cars, jewels and fine wines to flaunt their wealth
He was a man who was impossible to ignore – a huge flamboyant character with a cigar and a $50,000 pinkie ring. Although he weighed over 250 pounds, he could, when the occasion demanded it, move with lethal speed and force. His jowly smile contrasted with the two scars that streaked across his left cheek. Then there was his clothing. His wardrobe was nothing short of outrageous – custom tailored purple suits, pearl-gray fedoras and diamond encrusted stickpins. He loved attention, wanting people to adore him, even as he ruthlessly dispatched those who he had no use for. His name
“I know thy works, and tribulation and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.” The Book of Revelation, C…
Al Capone is being brought back to life in the world of reality television as his distant relatives are starring in a new show based around their misadventures running the family pizzeria.
NEW YORK – Each and every Mother's Day until he landed behind bars, mobster Jimmy "The Gent" Burke performed a sacrosanct ritual. Burke, the mastermind behind the $5.8 million Lufthansa heist immortalized in "Goodfellas," dropped a few C-notes on dozens of red roses from a Rockaway Boulevard florist. He then toured the homes of his jailed Luchese crime family pals, providing their mothers with a bouquet and a kiss.
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A young thoroughbred jockey whose tumultuous profession was filled with obstacles and challenges that threatened his family's security, his integrity and his career. A tale of mobsters and schemers and their attempts to illegally manipulate predetermined outcomes in the Sport of Kings.
Al Pacino (Lefty Ruggiero and Johnny Depp as Joe Pistone) JOE PISTONE AND LEFTY RUGGIERO Donnie Brasco follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York like no one had ever done before. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone (under the name Donnie Brasco) is able to embed himself in a mafia faction lead by Sonny Black. Ruggiero and Pistone become tight as the group goes about collecting money for ‘the bosses’. After reading Joe Pistone's book, in my opinion, the movie barely touches on how frightening his undercover life truly was. The devastation of Pistone's family life was seriously intense but barely touched in the film. Joe Pistone was much physically tougher in appearance than Johnny Depp. Though we are a big fan of Depp, I feel he was miscast in this film.. Pacino was crunching the scenery as Lefty but watchable. I liked this film but the real story is much better. Joe Pistone and Left Ruggiero AL CAPONE AND ELIOT NESS Robert Deniro as Al Capone and Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness In the hit movie The Untouchables, Robert Deniro and Kevin Costner took on two of mob history's biggest characters. Deniro did a brilliant job as Capone. The method actor tracked down Al Capone's original tailors and had them make him some identical clothing for the movie. He gained weight for the part as well. Costner was great a Ness,handsome and a definite good guy with a wife and daughter. In real life Eliot Ness never met Al Capone and he wasn't married or had children. Al Capone was brought down by Elmer Irey, Frank Wilson, and the IRS, not Eliot Ness. From historical accounts, except for some self aggrandizing raids, Ness had very little to do with bringing down Al Capone. In this case, the film is much more entertaining that the real life version. Al Capone and Eliot Ness LEFTY ROSENTHAL AND ANTHONY SPILATRO Robert Deniro as Ace Rothstein and Joe Pesci as Nicky Santoro In Casino the story was based on true crime figures but took some theatrical twists. Lefty Rosenthal the real life Casino manager, bookie, turned TV talk show host was pretty real. Nicky Santoro as played by Joe Pesci was a lot nicer guy than his real life counter part Nick Spilatro. Spilatro did have a brother who was eliminated as was Nick...but they weren't killed in cornfield... Lefty Rosenthal and Anthony Spilatro HENRY HILL AND JIMMY THE GENT BURKE Robert Deniro as Jimmy the Gent and Ray Liotta as Henry Hill Goodfellas is one of the best written and acted of all the Mobster sagas. That mostly likely is due to Henry Hill's book "Wiseguy". Hill worked with the actors and director Martin Scorsese for a very long time to ensure accuracy. The part Joe Pesci played as Tommy was watered down considerably from the real life counter part. Henry Hill Jimmy the Gent Burker Please Share and Pin!
Born November 24, 1897, in Sicily, Luciana’s parents had no idea of the mayhem their darling boy would create as he grew up. One of four children, he was
Notorious mobster Meyer Lansky's daughter Sandi and grandson Gary want a piece of what they say is theirs - the hotel and casino empire Fidel Castro seized from Lansky in 1960.
Created out of the names of legendary mobsters - Hollywood has done a great job making sure the era of the “Mobster” will live on forever. Why shouldn’t it? The legends and stories of the guys were real. There weren’t trying to be like anyone else. They had a strict code of rules that they followed and in doing so they care of their families and those around them. But it was their style and flair that made everyone forget that at their core they were murderers, thieves and villains. But to this day, people still love to route for them. People still try and act like them, dress like them and most of all earn like them. They say Al Capone’s empire would be valued at over a billion dollars today. Love them, hate them or respect them they were some of the most interesting men in American history. Features: Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL 100 percent cotton Machine washable Please note this girls hooded sweatshirt is a unisex hoodie so make sure to order accordingly as it will run a little larger for girls Find our complete size chart for all our products here: https://lapopart.com/pages/size-chart ** Please note - we do not do any custom printing.
Goodfellas. The Godfather. The Sopranos. Believe it or not, their family business is a lot more like ours than you'd think...
Striking black and white images of London are now on display at the Getty Images Gallery.
FROM cold-blooded murders to running battles with the police, these black-and-white pictures shed light on the brutal lives of gun-toting gangsters during the American Depression. The amazing image…
These compelling portraits of everyday life between 1936 and 1951 drawn from the streets of New York City have been newly-released as part of an exhibit at the Jewish Museum.
Casey Anthony’s murder trial is over, but how does it compare to America’s other legal circuses? The Daily Beast ranks the 20 biggest trials, by media saturation, of the past two decades.
