Lansky (1999)

Released: 1999-02-27 Duration: 1hr 56min

Genres: Drama Crime TV Movie

Rating 5.5

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The Mind That Organised Crime

Overview

Organized crime boss Meyer Lansky remembers his life as he is moving about the world looking for some country that will take him in since the USA have put out an extradition order for him.

Production Companies

HBO Films

HBO

Frederick Zollo Productions

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	3.756

Directed By

John McNaughton

Crew

Novel
Uri Dan

Director
John McNaughton

Novel
Dennis Eisenberg

Writer
Eli Landau

Director of Photography
John A. Alonzo

Production Design
Edward T. McAvoy

Art Direction
Brad Ricker

Editor
Elena Maganini

Set Decoration
Jan Pascale

Costume Design
Kimberly A. Tillman

Writer
David Mamet

Stunts
Casey O'Neill

Stunts
Caryn Mower

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