Lepke
"He was the king of crime when crime was king."
Originally released in 1975. Lepke is a drama/crime film. directed by Menahem Golan.
Starring Tony Curtis, Anjanette Comer, and Michael Callan
Synopsis
Lepke is the feared leader of "Murder Incorporated" in this underworld drama based on the life of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter. Lepke began his criminal career as a petty thief in his teens; a stretch in prison taught him the finer points of life on the wrong side of the law. After getting out of jail, Lepke and his pal Gurrah Shapiro join a gang who hire themselves out as strikebreakers, and the vicious but clever Lepke soon rises through the ranks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Israel
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Director
Top Cast
Tony Curtis
as Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter
Anjanette Comer
as Bernice Meyer
Michael Callan
as Robert Kane
Warren Berlinger
as Gurrah Shapiro
Gianni Russo
as Albert Anastasia
Milton Berle
as Mr. Meyer
Vic Tayback
as Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Mary Charlotte Wilcox
as Marion
Jack Ackerman
as Little Augie
Louis Guss
as Max Rubin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AmeriEuro Pictures Corp
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lepke about?
Lepke is the feared leader of "Murder Incorporated" in this underworld drama based on the life of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter. Lepke began his criminal career as a petty thief in his teens; a stretch i...
Who directed Lepke?
Lepke was directed by Menahem Golan.
How long is Lepke?
Lepke has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Lepke released?
Lepke was released on May 23, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lepke?
The main cast of Lepke includes Tony Curtis, Anjanette Comer, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger, Gianni Russo.