Mobster – 1991 – English – Drama
Mobster – 1991 – English
Film directed in 1991 by Michael Karbelnikoff, and starring Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey, Costas Mandylor, Richard Grieco, Ava Fabian, Lara Flynn Boyle, Anthony Quinn, F. Murray Abraham, Chris Penn, Frank Collison, Leslie Bega, Michael Gambon, Seymour Cassel, Nicholas Sadler, Loralyn Peterson, Joe Viterelli, Robert Z’Dar, Jennifer Gatti, Titus Welliver, Alan Charof, Cie Allman…
Synopsis: Mobster chronicles the exploits of four men from the 1920s who would become four prominent members of organized crime in America: the charming “Lucky” Luciano (Christian Slater), the skilled negotiator Meyer Lansky (Patrick Depsey), the headstrong and passionate about women “Bugsy” Siegel (Richard Grieco) and diplomat Frank Costello (Costar Mandylor). From their most modest beginnings and their diverse ethnic origins, they all develop a deep emotional bond that unites them and allows them to rise to the top of the underworld…
Review: Four young men growing up in the 1920’s: “Lucky” Luciano (Christian Slater), Meyer Lansky (Patrick Dempsey), “Bugsy” Siegel (Richard Grieco) and Frank Costello (Costas Mandylor) are mobsters. Starting from the bottom and despite their diverse ethic background. Their bond leads them to the top of the underworld.
Directed by Michael Karbelnikoff (The Last Ride) made an sometimes entertaining, fast-paced film of the rise of organized crime in America. Since this film is inspired by a true story. Slater & Dempsey gives it their best and while Grieco & Mandylor have little to do in this film. The film’s colorful supporting cast like Oscar-Winner:F. Murray Abraham, Lara Flynn Boyle, Christopher Penn, Micheal Gambon, Nicholas Sadler and Oscar-Winner:The late Anthony Quinn helps. This film has plenty of violent action and it has certain class. The highlight is the superb production designs by Richard Sylbert. Screenplay by Michael Mahern and Nicolas Kazan (Bicentennial Man, Enough, Fallen). From a story by Mahern.