The Downfall of Al Capone: America's First Superstar Gangster

America's first superstar gangster, Al Capone, dominated headlines and is said to be responsible for the bloody St Valentines' Day Massacre. After being made the face of organised crime by the US government, Capone's public image brought about his downfall. This film was first broadcast: 30 Dec...

41 min - History - Our History

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