The Gangster Chronicles

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The Gangster Chronicles

"THE INSIDE STORY OF THE MOBSTERS WHO RULED THE UNDERWORLD FOR OVER 100 YEARS."

1981- 1981

1 Seasons

13 Episodes

6.8(5 votes)

Ended

Crime

Drama

Overview

The Gangster Chronicles is an NBC American television crime drama mini series starring Michael Nouri, Joe Penny, Jon Polito, Louis Giambalvo and narrated by E.G. Marshall.

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16 members

Acting

Jon Polito

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David Wilson

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Joseph Mascolo

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Richard S. Castellano

Joe 'The Boss' Masseria

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Allan Arbus

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Joe Penny

Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel

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Jonathan Banks

Dutch Schultz

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Brian Benben

Michael Lasker

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Madeleine Stowe

Ruth Lasker

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George DiCenzo

Unknown Role

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Louis Giambalvo

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Michael Nouri

Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano

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Kenneth Tigar

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Markie Post

Chris Brennan

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E.G. Marshall

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Robert Davi

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