Lepke

A grim, old-fashioned gangster rise-and-fall that moves deliberately and carries a cold, weary weight.

Directed by

Menahem Golan

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Tony Curtis, Anjanette Comer, Michael Callan

Tagline

He was the king of crime when crime was king.

Overview

Lepke is the feared leader of "Murder Incorporated" in this underworld drama based on the life of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter. Lepke began his criminal career as a petty thief in his teens; a stretch in prison taught him the finer points of life on the wrong side of the law. After getting out of jail, Lepke and his pal Gurrah Shapiro join a gang who hire themselves out as strikebreakers, and the vicious but clever Lepke soon rises through the ranks.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, ambition, power, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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