Lansky
"The mind that organised crime."
Originally released in 1999. Lansky is a drama/crime film. directed by John McNaughton.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Illeana Douglas, and Anthony LaPaglia
Synopsis
Organized crime boss Meyer Lansky remembers his life as he is moving about the world looking for some country that will take him in since the USA have put out an extradition order for him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Meyer Lansky
Illeana Douglas
as Anna Lansky
Anthony LaPaglia
as Charlie "Lucky" Luciano
Eric Roberts
as Ben "Bugsy" Siegel
Beverly D'Angelo
as Teddy Lansky
Yosef Carmon
as Rabbi / Caretaker
Mosko Alkalai
as Jewelry Shopkeeper
Fima Noveck
as Hasid in Grodno
Joshua Praw
as Eight-Year-Old Meyer Lansky
Jill Holden
as Yetta Lansky
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Films
- HBO
- Frederick Zollo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansky about?
Organized crime boss Meyer Lansky remembers his life as he is moving about the world looking for some country that will take him in since the USA have put out an extradition order for him.
Who directed Lansky?
Lansky was directed by John McNaughton.
How long is Lansky?
Lansky has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Lansky released?
Lansky was released on February 27, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lansky?
The main cast of Lansky includes Richard Dreyfuss, Illeana Douglas, Anthony LaPaglia, Eric Roberts, Beverly D'Angelo.