The Kray twins' legend is as potent today as it has ever been but Cutting Edge suggests reality is far from the myth
2000-02-17
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0.0Exploitative roadshow documentary focusing on gangsters of the 1930's: Bonnie Parker (and Clyde Barrow), John Dillinger, Machine Gun Kelly, and Pretty Boy Floyd.
4.0They're the real 'goodfellas': 'Joe Dogs' Iannuzzi, Tommy DelGiorno, 'Big Dom' Lofaro. For the first time on television, Mafia turncoats give personal accounts of life inside the Mob. In this shocking documentary, five high-ranking informants tell tales of murder, brutality, greed and vanity--and why they broke the Sicilian code of honor. The first generation of the American Mafia stood on the foundation of loyalty and a code of silence. The second and third generations traded their Sicilian traditions for government protection and instant personal gain. MOB STORIES presents five chilling narratives from five members of the underworld, most of whom are overwhelmed with fear and paranoia with the exception of “Fat Jackie”, a loyal lifelong mobster. Father and son team, Alan and Marc Levin, direct and produce an honest and personal portrayal of the demise of the Mafia.
6.7The true-life story of a Harlem's notorious Nicky Barnes, a junkie turned multimillionaire drug-lord. Follow his life story from his rough childhood to the last days of his life.
0.0British cinema's original sex symbol, Diana Dors, left her £2 million fortune in various bank accounts, their details and locations revealed by an apparently uncrackable cipher. In this documentary, everyone from her son Jason Dors Lake to the legendary code-breakers of Bletchley Park try to solve the mystery.
6.9This is an examination into the psyche of former London gangster Freddie Foreman: 85 years old, allegedly responsible for multiple murders, and nearing the end of his life. Fred is the only gangster who lived through the turbulent history of the British underworld and survived to tell the tale.
4.0Dominic Noonan is released from prison and tries to regain control of his criminal empire.
6.0Tupac: Aftermath is a delicate sequel to Tupac: Conspiracy, which takes the viewer to the days following the death of the rap artist. Cover-Ups, decpetion and rumor flowed through both Las vegas and Los Angeles, setting up the biggest unsolved murder case- and biggest lies about it, in recent history. Interviews with his close family and friends- as well as those who were inspired by him- perfectly reflect the fire, intensity and passion of this artist. not to be missed, find out the rest of the story in Tupac:Aftermath.
0.0Whitey Bulger: the Making of a Monster is the definitive biographical documentary about Whitey – a story that takes viewers into the heart of darkness of the legendary crime boss and cold-blooded killer. It digs deep into the mind of a psychopath, exploring the roots of his insatiable need for power and control. The documentary debunks the myth of the “Robin Hood of South Boston,” painting a deeply rendered portrait of evil.
0.0A young aspiring screenwriter takes a ride along to research his script. But this is no ordinary ride along: he’s researching for a gangster film. And he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
0.0Documentary movie from Gangsta Chroniclez that - as the title suggests - chronicles James "Bimmy" Antney's experiences, stories and involvement with the infamous Supreme Team.
6.0The Chemos and the Pachecos are two gangs whose adventures are witnessed by the doctor, the assistant and the social worker of a clinic where they know of the young men's problems.
10.0An Albanian thug makes his way to the top of the mafia empire.
4.5Patryk doesn't miss the occasion when his wife Renata leaves for a few days. He fills the void of love with the company of Sandra, who connects him with the puffer Alfi. A mysterious package and a pair of gangsters are on her trail.
6.8Two students want to interview young drug addicts. A gang member robs his equipment, cameras and recorders; to reclaim them, they must become acquainted with the band of "Los Chuchos". The drug dealer of the band decides to be in charge of them. He rapes the young student and is willing to kill his companion.
10.0A day in the life story in which two innocent sisters are kidnapped by Mexican-American gangsters to be drug traffickers. Throughout the day they all find the need to rely on each other and become a family to survive the intense events that occur.
5.0The 47-year old Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.
0.0A sixty-year-old who has always obediently followed the rules, suffers an existential burnout. He has always done his part and, in his own modest way, has worked for a better society. But that society has hit rock bottom and our former good Samaritan is no longer in the mood for concessions. Moloss is his name and he’s got a mission: to cure the world of a very human disease. But his method could not differ more from those of Gandhi or Mother Theresa. He’s certainly not turning the other cheek. His approach is a lot more direct, not to say radical. His very personal spin on the tactic of the scorched earth to make way for a better future implicates not only his daughter Doianna and his ex-wife Veronica, but many others who didn’t plan any revolution. Is he out of his mind? Desperate? Dangerous? Perhaps all three, but in his defense, it’s our society that has started it!
0.0Kashif and Khawar, two selfish gangsters, choose to defy Baba Jee, their terrifying boss, in their own ways and end up paying the ultimate price for their disloyalty.