Biography - S01E04: Bugsy Siegel

Name: Bugsy Siegel
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1987-04-27
Duration: 1 h

Apr 27, 1987DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 4

He was handsome. He was glamorous. And in a world of ruthlessness and murder, he was the most vicious of them all. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel first made his mark as a hitman on the gang-run streets of Brooklyn. But his fame was secured in the sunshine of the West Coast, where his unique gangster-playboy persona made him a Hollywood legend. Journey to the heyday of the mob for the complete story of this legendary gangster, from his stormy relationship with the beautiful Virginia Hill to his mysterious murder. See rare footage shows of the dapper mobster and exclusive interviews with acquaintances and enemies. Examine Siegel's greatest legacy the founding of Las Vegas in the barren Nevada desert and hear mob insiders reveal the details of his betrayal at the hands of his best friend. Take an up-close look at the mobster who lived his life at full-throttle the hitman Bugsy Siegel.

Cast: Peter Graves

All Episodes - Season 1

016 Apr. 1987Apr 06, 1987 02Al Capone: ScarfaceApr 13, 1987 03Bob Hope: America's EntertainerApr 20, 1987 04Bugsy SiegelApr 27, 1987 05Dalai Lama: The Soul of TibetMay 04, 1987 06King Arthur: His Life and LegendsMay 11, 1987 07Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the MobMay 18, 1987 08Nelson Mandela: Journey to FreedomMay 25, 1987 09Muhammad: The ProphetJun 01, 1987 10Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of FranceJun 08, 1987 11Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & DeathJun 15, 1987 12Babe RuthJun 22, 1987 13Frederick DouglassJun 29, 1987 14Lizzie Borden: A Woman AccusedJul 06, 1987 15Milton Hershey: The Chocolate KingJul 13, 1987

Biography S01E04 Synopsis

Biography "Bugsy Siegel" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-04-27, this episode is part of Season 1 of Biography. Featuring performances from Peter Graves among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. He was handsome. He was glamorous. And in a world of ruthlessness and murder, he was the most vicious of them all. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel first made his mark as a hitman on the gang-run streets of Brooklyn. But his fame was secured in the sunshine o...