AMC - The Making of the Mob New York (2015) Part 7 New Frontiers (1946-1948)

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 7 New Frontiers (1946-1948)

Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel dreams of starting the gambling business in the late 1930s. After all these years setting up a mob stronghold in Los Angeles, Siegel has nothing to show for it. Together with his girlfriend Virginia Hill he is planning a spectacular casino in Las Vegas. His vision is a European-style mega hotel and casino that will attract celebrities, high rollers, and tourists willing to cough up thousands of dollars a night. He names it after his long-legged girlfriend Virginia Hill's nickname, The Flamingo. But the construction of the casino “Flamingo” devoured huge sums and flopped at the opening. The commission and his investors lose patience with him skimming money and decide the death of Bugsy Siegel. He was shot dead in his Beverly Hills home on June 20, 1947; 20 minutes after his murder, Lansky takes control of the hotel.

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