Season 1
Episode 1
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About the Episode
Al Capone — the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this celebrity gangster. The question is why?
Aired:
07/21/14
| Expires: 09/29/26 | Runtime: 54m 41s