The Scarface Mob
Director: Phil Karlson
Actors: Robert Stack, Keenan Wynn, Barbara Nichols
PlotIn the late 1920s, Chicago is overrun by the criminal underworld, where lawlessness and violence are the norm, leaving the city's citizens living in fear. Amidst this chaos, an ambitious and incorruptible federal agent steps forward, determined to bring down the most powerful gangster in the city. With a handpicked team of equally determined and fearless agents, he sets out on a quest to topple the criminal empire. The agent employs innovative tactics and technologies, including wiretapping and forensic science, marking a new era in the fight against crime. Through relentless pursuit and strategic raids, they begin to dismantle the gangster's network piece by piece, despite facing constant threats to their lives and the safety of their families.
As the team delves deeper into the criminal underworld, their efforts begin to bear fruit, uncovering the vast and intricate web of corruption that the gangster has woven through the city's institutions. However, their success comes at a great personal cost, as the gangster retaliates with brutal force, threatening not only the mission but their very lives. The battle between law enforcement and organized crime turns into a personal vendetta, testing the limits of loyalty, bravery, and sacrifice. The agents find themselves not just fighting for justice, but for survival, in a city where the line between good and evil is blurred, and victory requires more than just courage and guns.
Writers: Paul Monash, Eliot Ness, Oscar Fraley
Release Date: 13 Aug 1962
Runtime: 102 min
Rating: N/A
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Scarface Mob, a historically loose yet entertaining film, showcases Desilu's broad production range and strong technical merits.
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