Biography - S01E07: Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob

Name: Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1987-05-18
Duration: 1 h

May 18, 1987DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 7

He wrote his name in blood on the sidewalks of New York and made himself the Boss of all Bosses. Arriving in America at the age of nine and embarking upon a life of crime at age 14, Charles "Lucky" Luciano rose through the ranks of the New York Mafia like a pistol shot. By the age of 34, he was running the Sicilian mob like a U.S. corporation diversifying the rackets, organizing the gangs and running his own political candidates. Examine Lucky's 30-year career as CEO of Murder, Inc. through rare interviews and extensive archival footage. Mob insiders recall the history-making meetings held in Luciano's Waldorf-Astoria headquarters. And naval records reveal how his top-secret war efforts earned him parole from a 50-year sentence. Journey into the dangerous world of La Cosa Nostra for the definitive portrait of one of the most notorious criminals in history.

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 S01E07 Synopsis

Biography "Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-05-18, 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 wrote his name in blood on the sidewalks of New York and made himself the Boss of all Bosses. Arriving in America at the age of nine and embarking upon a life of crime at age 14, Charles "Lucky" Luciano rose through the ranks of the New York Mafia...