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King Of The Roaring 20s: The Story Of Arnold Rothstein (1961)

• Director
  • Joseph M. Newman
• Writers
  • Jo Swerling
  • Leo Katcher
• Stars
  • David Janssen
  • Dianne Foster
  • Jack Carson

  Based on the Leo Katcher book entitled "The Big Bankroll," this is the story of Arnold Rothstein, a ruthless gangster who literally owned New York during the 1920s. This version of his life deals with his rise to power and his disintegrating personal life. A genius with a lightning-quick mind and vast ambition, Rothstein was a fascinating man who took his love for gambling and parlayed it into an incredible empire. Rather shallow look at this complex man, but still entertaining.