Capone
"The Man Who Made the Twenties Roar"
Originally released in 1975. Capone is a crime/drama film. directed by Steve Carver.
Starring Ben Gazzara, Harry Guardino, and Sylvester Stallone
Synopsis
Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (98 votes)
Budget
$970K
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Gazzara
as Al Capone
Harry Guardino
as Johnny Torrio
Sylvester Stallone
as Frank Nitti
Susan Blakely
as Iris Crawford
John Cassavetes
as Frankie Yale
Frank Campanella
as Big Jim Colosimo
John Orchard
as Dion O'Banion
Carmen Argenziano
as Jack McGurn
George Chandler
as Robert E. Crowe
John Davis Chandler
as Hymie Weiss
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $970,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Santa Fe Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capone about?
Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capon...
Who directed Capone?
Capone was directed by Steve Carver.
How long is Capone?
Capone has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Capone released?
Capone was released on April 16, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Capone?
The main cast of Capone includes Ben Gazzara, Harry Guardino, Sylvester Stallone, Susan Blakely, John Cassavetes.