is the classic that started the gangster genre. The movie begins by explaining that many of the events depicted really happened, and requests the civilians watching the film demand action from their government to reign in mobster activity.Tony Camonte starts the film as a mafia body guard turned hitman turned underboss. Tony displays ruthlessness and sadistic tendencies. An early quote on his mentality concerning killing others is "Do it first. Do it yourself. And keep on doing it." Tony figures anybody who won't kill has gone soft, and he intends to be the man on top.
Tony's boss, Johnny Lovo, lays out a plan to take over Chicago's south side alcohol trade. Tony executes the plan to perfection, before overextending and going after the North side gangsters which is when the real war begins.
This is an excellently done movie without sympathetic bad guys, and if you don't have any problems with implied violence, check this one out.
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