American Justice: Target - Mafia (1993)

Name: American Justice: Target - Mafia
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Bill Kurtis

Documentary

Dive deep into the dark heart of the mob with this definitive 4-disc set from HISTORY. A sweeping saga of bloodshed, betrayal and big business, The Mafia offers a cold-blooded examination of organized crime in the 20th century, from prohibition to WWII and the Cold War, to JFK s presidency and John Gotti. Get the real story behind the Kennedy connection, see how organized crime infiltrated organized labor, learn how the Mob helped win WWII, and trace the exploits of legendary figures through rare photos, footage and period accounts. From bootlegging to racketeering to murder, from Al Capone and Lucky Luciano to Benjamin Bugsy Siegel, this comprehensive collector s set is a groundbreaking investigation into the origins of the ethnic gangs that turned criminal activities into family enterprises, and a detailed look at some of the mob s most notorious members.

IMDb rating: 7.4 (68 votes)
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Bill Kurtis Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (1993)

7.90 avg 5 episodes 7.8 → 8.0 53 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Prohibition Years	7.8	8
2	Birth of the American Mafia	8.2	7
3	The Kennedys and the Mob	7.8	8
4	Unions and the Mob	7.7	9
5	Empire of Crime	8.0	9