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• Actors: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Dave Hoffman, Bill Mumy
• Writers: Agnes Nixon
• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: November 18, 1997
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 156501734X
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,811 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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In the thrilling underworld of speakeasies, Tommy Guns and turf wars, Al Capone was the undisputed emperor of Chicago. Scarface was many things to many people a ruthless and vindictive murderer, a generous patron, and a wild and glamorous impresario. But to all, Capone is the most notorious gangster in American history. Follow his journey from the immigrant neighborhood of his youth to the glittering circles of Chicago's powerful elite with this in-depth program. Rare photographs, films and exclusive interviews paint an extraordinary portrait of the man who became the ultimate American anti-hero. And historians reveal how accountants brought down the ruler of a vast criminal empire. Learn the true story of the legendary gangster who will forever be known as Scarface.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and fast paced, February 11, 2009

By	DCS (Tucson AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biography - Al Capone: Scarface (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)

I show this video for my High School U.S. History class (Juniors) and they give it good reviews every year. (Can we watch it again?? That is HIGH praise coming from a teenager)
The narrator keeps things moving. The experts interviewed are knowledgeable and interesting.
One comes away with a feeling of wanting to hear more. They could probably make this a 2 hour presentation if they wanted to do so.
After viewing this, you come away knowing who Al Capone is. In all, I recommend this video with four stars.

3 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capone, April 25, 2003

A Kid's Review

This was one of the best movies I've seen in a while. The director completely captured the idea of mobsters which is Capone. This movie changed my outlook on life.

0 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars my idol, October 28, 1999

By A Customer

number one movie of my life