Crime,Drama
United States of America
Lansky is a biographical crime drama film that depicts the life of Meyer Lansky, an infamous Jewish-American gangster who was considered the financial mastermind behind the National Crime Syndicate. The film is directed by Eytan Rockaway and stars Harvey Keitel as the aging Meyer Lansky, along with John Magaro, AnnaSophia Robb, and David James Elliott.
The story begins in 1981, when Lansky is living in retirement in Miami Beach and is investigated one last time by the FBI for his alleged hidden wealth. As the agents confront him with their suspicions, Lansky begins to recount his life story, starting from his childhood days in the Jewish ghettos of New York City. He describes how he became involved in organized crime as a young man, working alongside notorious mobsters like Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel.
Lansky becomes one of the key players in the criminal underworld, eventually founding the infamous Murder Inc., a group of hitmen who carried out executions on behalf of organized crime bosses. The film shows Lansky's rise to power as he becomes the financial brains behind the National Crime Syndicate, amassing a fortune from gambling, bootlegging, and other illegal activities.
Throughout the film, Lansky's narrative is intercut with scenes of the FBI investigation and flashbacks to key events in his life. These include his encounters with prominent figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover, as well as his relationships with his devoted wife and his troubled son.
Overall, Lansky is a gripping portrait of one of the most notorious figures in American organized crime, offering a fresh perspective on his complex character and compelling life story.
