Crime Inc. Season 1 Episode 4 Birthright of Gangsters 1984
The migration of Sicilians to America brought with it members of the Family, a highly organized subculture that controlled the political power structure of the western region of Italy. The concept transferred well to America, in both New York and Chicago. This episode looks at the success of the mafia in the gambling mecca of Las Vegas, where organized crime gained a stronghold. For the first twenty five years gambling was uncensored in Vegas, but the 1955 establishment of The Nevada Gaming Commission led to tighter laws. The programme starts with Sinatra's suspected involvement with the mafia, particularly Sam Giancanna, through his ownership of a Vegas casino and which was investigated by the Commission. Sinatra's involvement stems from Judith Drexler, who certainly has a list of lovers - Giancanna, Kennedy and Sinatra to name but three.
- Released: 1984-08-08
- Runtime: 50 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, Crime
- Stars: Martin Short
- Director:
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1. All In the Family 1984-07-18
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2. Making of the Mob 1984-07-25
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3. Racket Busters 1984-08-01
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4. Birthright of Gangsters 1984-08-08
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5. The Mob at Work 1984-08-15
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6. Make it Legitimate 1984-08-22
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7. The Old Mob and the New 1984-08-29
