AMC - The Making of the Mob New York (2015) Part 6 The Mob at War (1941-1946)
From the chaos of the New York City streets, rises a legion of visionary gangsters. Vicious killers and criminal geniuses determined to create their own version of the American Dream. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Ray Liotta, The Making of The Mob New York is an eight-part series that begins in 1905 and spans over 50 years to trace the rise of Charles 'Lucky' Luciano (Rich Graff), Meyer Lansky (Ian Bell), Bugsy Siegel (Jonathan C. Stewart), Vito Genovese (Craig Thomas Rivela), Frank Costello (Anthony DiCarlo) and other notorious New York gangsters. From their beginnings as a neighborhood gang of teenagers to murderous entrepreneurs and bootleggers who form alliances and organized the criminal underworld, these men turned the Mafia into a global institution. Making millions, killing thousands, and changing the face of crime forever. Their authority stretches across two continents, impacting global wars and creating empires. Utilizing an immersive blend of dramatic scenes, archival footage, and groundbreaking VFX, The Making of The Mob New York is AMC's first-ever docudrama, featuring exclusive interviews with notable names including former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Meyer Lansky II, Chazz Palminteri, Drea de Matteo, Joe Mantegna, Vincent Pastore, Frankie Valli, Frank Vincent, Mob attorney and former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, and noted author and historian David Pietrusza, among many others. This epic series delivers a one-of-a-kind perspective of the original families and the historical roots that led to the formation of the modern American mafia.
Part 6 The Mob at War (1941-1946)
Even during his imprisonment, “Lucky” Luciano maintained his important contacts. As the US enters World War II, the military asks him to aid in the war effort. Thomas Dewey considers letting him go. Lucky writes a letter requesting parole to Dewey, the newly elected governor of New York, but after seven months, there's no response. The navy puts pressure on Dewey, but releasing Lucky would hurt his presidential aspirations, so after the war in 1946 he deports Luciano to Italy. Forty years after he arrived in America a penniless immigrant, Lucky is forced to leave the country he considers his home and leave his criminal empire behind. However, he remains a mastermind of the American mafia by organizing an international drug ring.
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