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Al Capone

1959 · 104 min · Director: Richard Wilson

Al Capone (1959) is an action film, directed by Richard Wilson. It stars Rod Steiger and Fay Spain. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Al Capone Is About

A small-time hood named Al Capone arrives in Chicago as Prohibition begins and goes to work as bodyguard to the racketeer Johnny Torrio. His rise proceeds through murder, extortion and bought politicians, until he is running the largest business in the city. The fall comes at the same speed, and the ending is not a grand one. Richard Wilson directs, with Rod Steiger as Capone and Martin Balsam and Nehemiah Persoff in support. The film declines to glorify the gangster legend and keeps the coarseness and the temper in front. Steiger's rages are the part people remember.

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What is Al Capone about?

A small-time hood named Al Capone arrives in Chicago as Prohibition begins and goes to work as bodyguard to the racketeer Johnny Torrio. His rise proceeds through murder, extortion and bought politicians, until he is running the largest business in the city.

Where can I watch Al Capone?

Al Capone is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Al Capone?

Al Capone runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When did Al Capone come out?

Al Capone was released in 1959.

Who directed Al Capone?

Al Capone was directed by Richard Wilson.

Who stars in Al Capone?

Al Capone stars Rod Steiger, Fay Spain, James Gregory, Martin Balsam.

What is Al Capone's rating?

Al Capone holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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