Murder, Inc.

1960
Approved
1h 43m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.7K

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The rise and fall of a 1930's Brooklyn crime syndicate, known as Murder Incorporated, led by mobster Lepke Buchalter.The rise and fall of a 1930's Brooklyn crime syndicate, known as Murder Incorporated, led by mobster Lepke Buchalter.The rise and fall of a 1930's Brooklyn crime syndicate, known as Murder Incorporated, led by mobster Lepke Buchalter.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

1.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total

Trivia
Actor, later producer/executive, Robert Evans turned down the part of Reles, because it was "not the lead role" and Peter Falk was cast instead, becoming Falk's first Oscar nominated performance.

Goofs
(at around 48 mins) During the "take" speech, Reles throws a liquor glass at the door behind him. The glass leaves a nick and the door opens a few inches. In the next shot, the door is nearly closed and there is no nick. In the next shot, it's open wider again and the nick is visible.

Quotes
Abe "Kid Twist" Reles: I'm gonna tell you something about women. I never met one that didn't need a rap in the head, and often.

Connections
Featured in Peter Falk versus Columbo (2019)

Soundtracks
The Awakening
Written by George David Weiss (as George Weiss)
Performed by Sarah Vaughan

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Review

Featured review

6/10

30's mobsters stop at nothing to keep business running smoothly

Crime czar uses contract killers to take out those who would undermine his organization. The unfeeling crime boss, Lemke, who constantly complained about his stomach problems, and his blindly loyal enforcer, Mendy, were frightening in their deadly lust for power. Peter Falk's portrayal of the psychotic Reles was chilling with his murderous, take what you can attitude. This was a gritty look at the New York underworld during the depression. The ending was a tad abrupt, but overall this was a pretty good film.