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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1999-02-27
Languageen
Runtime1h 56m
Production

HBO Films, HBO, Frederick Zollo Productions

5.5(31)
•1999•1h 56m

Lansky

"The mind that organised crime."

DramaCrimeTV Movie

Overview

Organized crime boss Meyer Lansky remembers his life as he is moving about the world looking for some country that will take him in since the USA have put out an extradition order for him.

Writing & Screenplay
Eli LandauDavid Mamet
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo

Principal Cast

82 credited
Richard Dreyfuss
Richard DreyfussMeyer Lansky
Illeana Douglas
Illeana DouglasAnna Lansky
Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPagliaCharlie "Lucky" Luciano
Eric Roberts
Eric RobertsBen "Bugsy" Siegel
Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'AngeloTeddy Lansky
Yosef Carmon
Yosef CarmonRabbi / Caretaker
MA
Mosko AlkalaiJewelry Shopkeeper
FN
Fima NoveckHasid in Grodno
JP
Joshua PrawEight-Year-Old Meyer Lansky
Jill Holden
Jill HoldenYetta Lansky

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