AMC - The Making of the Mob New York (2015) Part 5 Exit Strategy (1936-1941)

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 5 Exit Strategy (1936-1941)

Charles “Lucky” Luciano is found guilty of running a prostitution ring and goes to prison. He has to figure out how to run his empire from his 8 by 10 foot cell. Lucky must choose between Frank Costello, the “gentleman gangster” and Vito Genovese, the tough guy hoodlum as head of his gang. Even though Costello is smarter, Lucky makes him an underboss and promotes Genovese to acting boss. So Vito Genovese becomes a don, but not for long… When Genovese has to flee in 1937, Frank Costello becomes the most powerful gangster boss. Costello has extensive contacts with politicians, judges and police officers. Meanwhile, Lucky is determined to get out of prison and his opportunity may come from a battle soon to be waged halfway around the world.

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