Hollywood vs. The Mob - Fact vs. Fiction

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2.0/10(1)

With episodes focusing on Irish, Italian, black, and Jewish organized crime, this series explores the history of the American mob in the 20th century and separates the truth from the myths.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

The Mafia Comes to America - Little Caesar

E2

The Irish Gangs - The Public Enemy

E3

Al Capone's Chicago Mob - Scarface

E4

The Law Gang AKA the F.B.I. - G-Men

E5

Lucky Luciano's New York Mafia - Marked Woman

E6

The Rackets - Loan Shark

E7

The Black Mafia - The Black Godfather

E8

The Jewish Mafia - The Purple Gang

E9

The Godfathers - Honor Thy Father

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