Fear City: New York vs The Mafia
Five crime families. One shot at taking them down.
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DocumentaryCrime
New York City in the 1970s was ruled with a bloody fist by five mafia families, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.
Episodes
1. Mob Rule48m
As New York runs amok, the mob operates with impunity — until a little-known law and some innovative surveillance tactics give federal agents a leg up.
2. The Godfather Tapes44m
As the FBI takes daring steps to wiretap the heads of the five families, the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York joins the fight.
3. Judgment Day1h 2m
In order to prove a conspiracy among the mafia bosses, the FBI tries to tie "The Commission" to a high-profile gangland murder.
Top Cast
G. Robert Blakey
Self. Former. Cornell Law school 1973-1980
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Johnny Alite
Self. Associate. Gambino Family.
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Michael Franzese
Self. Captain. Colombo Family (gasoline scheme)
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Lin Devecchio
Self. Special Agent. FBI
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Jim Kossler
Self. Superviser. FBI
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Bruce Mouw
Self. Supervisor. Gambino Squad. FBI
