Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City
“The message was simple: pay...or else!”
Synopsis
The film shines a light on Kansas City’s less glorious past when it was a major distribution hub for heroin in the 1930s and 1940s. Black Hand Strawman explains how Kansas City’s Mafia exercised control over the Teamsters Union Local 41 from the 1950s into the 1980s.
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20/03/2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Michael O'Malley
- Original Title
- Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City
- Release Date
- 20/03/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Michael O'Malley
Terence Michael O'Malley
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Michael O'Malley
Director
Terence Michael O'Malley
Producer
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What is Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City about?
The film shines a light on Kansas City’s less glorious past when it was a major distribution hub for heroin in the 1930s and 1940s. Black Hand Strawman explains how Kansas City’s Mafia exercised control over the Teamsters Union Local 41 from the 1950s into the 1980s.
Who directed Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City?
Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City was directed by Terence Michael O'Malley.
Who stars in Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City?
The principal cast of Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City includes Terence Michael O'Malley, Bill Ouseley.
When was Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City released and how long is it?
Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.