Lepke
“He was the king of crime when crime was king.”
Synopsis
Lepke is the feared leader of "Murder Incorporated" in this underworld drama based on the life of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter. Lepke began his criminal career as a petty thief in his teens; a stretch in prison taught him the finer points of life on the wrong side of the law. After getting out of jail, Lepke and his pal Gurrah Shapiro join a gang who hire themselves out as strikebreakers, and the vicious but clever Lepke soon rises through the ranks.
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Lepke (1975) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-05
Top Cast
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Tony Curtis
Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter
Anjanette Comer
Bernice Meyer
Michael Callan
Robert Kane
Warren Berlinger
Gurrah Shapiro
Gianni Russo
Albert Anastasia
Milton Berle
Mr. Meyer
Vic Tayback
Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
Marion
Jack Ackerman
Little Augie
Louis Guss
Max Rubin
Lillian Adams
Mama Meyer
Albert Cole
Gross
Zitto Kazann
Abe 'Kid Twist' Reles
Simmy Bow
Albert Tannenbaum
Russ Grieve
Judge
Clement von Franckenstein
Bugsy Siegel
Vaughn Meader
Walter Winchell
Johnny Silver
Schwartz
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menahem Golan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tamar Simon Hoffs, Wesley Lau
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- Lepke
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- AmeriEuro Pictures Corp, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menahem Golan
Tamar Simon Hoffs, Wesley Lau
Kenneth Wannberg
Andrew Davis
Dov Hoenig
Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Menahem Golan
Director
Tamar Simon Hoffs
Writer
Wesley Lau
Writer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Andrew Davis
Director of Photography
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Kenneth Wannberg
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lepke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lepke about?
Lepke is the feared leader of "Murder Incorporated" in this underworld drama based on the life of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter. Lepke began his criminal career as a petty thief in his teens; a stretch in prison taught him the finer points of life on the wrong side of the law. After getting out of jail, Lepke and his pal Gurrah Shapiro join a gang who hire themselves out as strikebreakers, and the vicious but clever Lepke soon rises through the ranks.
Who directed Lepke?
Lepke was directed by Menahem Golan.
Who stars in Lepke?
The principal cast of Lepke includes Tony Curtis, Anjanette Comer, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger, Gianni Russo.
When was Lepke released and how long is it?
Lepke was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Lepke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lepke was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lepke?
Lepke holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).