Gangster Wars
Synopsis
The film tells the story of three teenagers, based on real life gangsters Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Michael Nouri), Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Joe Penny) and Michael Lasker (Brian Benben) (a fictional character who was most likely modeled after Meyer Lansky), growing up in New York's ghettos during the early 1900s to their rise though organized crime.
Top Cast
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Michael Nouri
Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Brian Benben
Michael Lasker
Joe Penny
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel
Richard S. Castellano
Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria
Louis Giambalvo
Al Capone
George DiCenzo
Arnold Rothstein
Joseph Mascolo
Salvatore Maranzano
Jonathan Banks
Dutch Schultz
Robert F. Lyons
Legs Diamond
Markie Post
Chris Brennan
Chad Redding
Joy Olser
Madeleine Stowe
Ruth Lasker
Robert John Burke
Officer Reardon
Robert Davi
Vito Genovese
Jon Polito
Thomas "Three Fingers Brown" Lucchese
James Andronica
Frank Costello
Allan Arbus
Goodman
Lelia Goldoni
Mrs. Lasker
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard DeKoker
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Gangster Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
Richard DeKoker
John Cacavas
Stuart Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
Stuart Cohen
Producer
Richard DeKoker
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangster Wars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gangster Wars about?
The film tells the story of three teenagers, based on real life gangsters Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Michael Nouri), Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Joe Penny) and Michael Lasker (Brian Benben) (a fictional character who was most likely modeled after Meyer Lansky), growing up in New York's ghettos during the early 1900s to their rise though organized crime.
Who directed Gangster Wars?
Gangster Wars was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Who stars in Gangster Wars?
The principal cast of Gangster Wars includes Michael Nouri, Brian Benben, Joe Penny, Richard S. Castellano, Louis Giambalvo.
When was Gangster Wars released and how long is it?
Gangster Wars was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Gangster Wars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gangster Wars was composed by John Cacavas.