Biography channel mobsters dvd cover

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BiographyDocumentary hosted by John Lurie, published by A&E broadcasted as part of A&E Biography series in 2012 - English narration

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Follow the true stories behind the mob legends who have ruthlessly clawed and fought their way to success in the American underworld.

Included are infamous figures such as Jimmy "The Gent" Burke, made famous by Martin Scorcesse's film Goodfellas, and "The Grim Reaper" Greg Scarpa, who for over 30 years lived a charmed triple life: Mafia hit man, loving father and husband, and secret FBI informant.

One of the most violent and outrageous characters in mob history is featured - "Mad Sam" DeStefano , who lived up to his moniker throughout a three-decade reign as a money lender and sadistic enforcer with the notorious Chicago Outfit.

MOBSTERS investigates the violent world these men accept as normal, where power plays involve murder and