Capone
“The Man Who Made the Twenties Roar”
Synopsis
Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.
Top Cast
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Ben Gazzara
Al Capone
Harry Guardino
Johnny Torrio
Susan Blakely
Iris Crawford
John Cassavetes
Frankie Yale
Sylvester Stallone
Frank Nitti
Frank Campanella
Big Jim Colosimo
John Orchard
Dion O'Banion
Carmen Argenziano
Jack McGurn
George Chandler
Robert E. Crowe
John Davis Chandler
Hymie Weiss
Royal Dano
Anton J. Cermak
Joe De Nicola
Charles Fischetti
Angelo Grisanti
Angelo Genna
Peter Maloney
Jake Guzik
Dick Miller
Joe Pryor
Robert Phillips
Bugs Moran
Martin Kove
Pete Gusenberg
Mario Gallo
Giuseppe Aiello
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$970K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.06x
+$1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Browne
- Original Score
- David Grisman
- Original Title
- Capone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $970K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Santa Fe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
Howard Browne
David Grisman
Vilis Lapenieks
Richard C. Meyer
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Producer
Steve Carver
Director
Howard Browne
Writer
Richard C. Meyer
Editor
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
Vilis Lapenieks
Director of Photography
David Grisman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Capone about?
Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.
Who directed Capone?
Capone was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in Capone?
The principal cast of Capone includes Ben Gazzara, Harry Guardino, Susan Blakely, John Cassavetes, Sylvester Stallone.
When was Capone released and how long is it?
Capone was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Capone?
Capone had a reported production budget of $970K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (2.06 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Capone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Capone was composed by David Grisman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Capone?
Capone holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).