Rogues Gallery — Season 1, Episode 7: Meyer Lansky: Mogul of the Mob
Documentary, Crime • 47 min • 1 season, 10 episodes
Episode synopsis
Meyer Lansky, a poor Russian immigrant, became a key figure in organized crime. A savvy businessman, he gained respect from 'Lucky' Luciano after refusing to pay a street thug. Alongside Luciano and 'Bugsy' Siegel, he overthrew New York's old Mob and expanded gambling to Miami and Cuba. However, after Castro took over, Lansky faced U.S. Customs harassment and was deported from Israel back to the U.S.
About Rogues Gallery
Fascinating biographies featuring the lives and personalities of some of the most notorious mobsters: Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, John Dillinger, Sam Giancana, Bonnie and Clyde, Dutch Schultz, Meyer Lansky, 'Lucky' Luciano, and Mickey Cohen.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Al Capone: Scarface
- E2Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel: The Father of Las Vegas
- E3John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1
- E4Bonnie & Clyde: Lovers on the Run
- E5Charles 'Lucky' Luciano: Organizer of Organized Crime
- E9Dutch Schultz: The Mob Outsider
- E6Sam Giancana: Boss of Bosses
- E8Mickey Cohen: Hoodlum with a Hear
- E10The American Mob