American Mafia: The Rise and Fall of Organized Crime in Las Vegas

2021
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

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American Mafia: The Rise and Fall of Organized Crime in Las Vegas (2021)

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The story of organized crime in Las Vegas is an intriguing tale of murder greed and corruption. Learn how the mob built the most dazzling and decadent city in the West before being dismantle... Read allThe story of organized crime in Las Vegas is an intriguing tale of murder greed and corruption. Learn how the mob built the most dazzling and decadent city in the West before being dismantled by federal prosecutors hell-bent on taking them down. Through newsreels, archival photos... Read allThe story of organized crime in Las Vegas is an intriguing tale of murder greed and corruption. Learn how the mob built the most dazzling and decadent city in the West before being dismantled by federal prosecutors hell-bent on taking them down. Through newsreels, archival photos and first hand accounts from those who participated, American Mafia: Las Vegas takes you ... Read all

Director
- Mark W. Curran
Writer
- Mark W. Curran
Stars
- Mark W. Curran
- J. Michael Niotta

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Mark W. Curran
Writer
- Mark W. Curran
Stars
- Mark W. Curran
- J. Michael Niotta

12User reviews

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8sowden_jd

Excellent Documentary

I love Mafia anything. I am Sicilian so, it hits home! I thought this was really well done. Informative and had a point of view. I loved the original footage. There was WAY more than I thought there would be. The ones being interviewed were incredibly knowledgable and really sold the validity of the documentary. I thought the interview setups were also done well. One thing that can also be very troubling about documentaries are that they can sometimes have poor audio. While this one has a zoom caller (it looked like), the audio was still very well done in the interview sessions. If you love Vegas, History, Mafia or all of the above, I would highly recommend checking this one out!

9catheraneskillen

What Made the Las Vegas We Know Today

This is a very comprehensive look at the elements that came together to shape the Las Vegas we know today. Mark Curran does a wonderful job bringing to light the beginnings of what was once a small, dusty, old west-looking way station in the middle of the desert to the arrival of the gangsters who built and shaped Las Vegas to the corporate run mecca it is today. I found it very interesting to see photos of these people who shaped the city and the parts they played. With time and the change it brings, it's good to know this record will be available for future generations.

7lbarker08

Interesting documentary about Las Vegas history

This documentary shows the deep, comprehensive history of Las Vegas and the criminal underbelly that helped shape the city. Narrated by director Mark Curran and including interviews with various experts, this subject makes for a great documentary!

9abeehazah

A masterfully crafted piece of modern mobster drama and crime about Las Vegas

This documentary is a mindboggling tale of Mobs, crime and bloodshed set in the streets of Las Vegas. A great effort in telling the story of the American mafia movement in Las Vegas. Especially the narrator's effort and the vintage photography included in this 90 minutes of direction. The portrayal of crime and corruption was witnessed once and is now a part of a documentary. Real crime incidents have been shaped so well. Every era has its peak and end which is marvellously covered in this short and full packaged 90 minutes tale. Narrated and directed by Mark Curran makes this documentary a highly recommended one to watch.

7bchaffin23

True crime... indie style!

I'm a huge true crime fan (which sounds morbid) but I'm fascinating by the criminal mind. This film does a great job of showing all the elements that come into play when it comes to the life of crime. Then add in the scene of Vegas and you have a fascinating mix. Job well done!