Gangster Wars
Originally released in 1981. Gangster Wars is a crime/drama film. directed by Richard C. Sarafian. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michael Nouri, Brian Benben, and Joe Penny
Synopsis
The film tells the story of three teenagers, based on real life gangsters Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Michael Nouri), Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Joe Penny) and Michael Lasker (Brian Benben) (a fictional character who was most likely modeled after Meyer Lansky), growing up in New York's ghettos during the early 1900s to their rise though organized crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Nouri
as Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Brian Benben
as Michael Lasker
Joe Penny
as Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
Richard S. Castellano
as Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria
Louis Giambalvo
as Al Capone
George DiCenzo
as Arnold Rothstein
Joseph Mascolo
as Salvatore Maranzano
Jonathan Banks
as Dutch Schultz
Robert F. Lyons
as Legs Diamond
Markie Post
as Chris Brennan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gangster Wars about?
The film tells the story of three teenagers, based on real life gangsters Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Michael Nouri), Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Joe Penny) and Michael Lasker (Brian Benben) (a fictional...
Who directed Gangster Wars?
Gangster Wars was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
How long is Gangster Wars?
Gangster Wars has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Gangster Wars released?
Gangster Wars was released on April 9, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gangster Wars?
The main cast of Gangster Wars includes Michael Nouri, Brian Benben, Joe Penny, Richard S. Castellano, Louis Giambalvo.