Al Capone
Commonly nicknamed ‘Scarface’, was born in 1899 in Brooklyn, USA, parented by two South-West Itilian imigrants. Al Capone was an Itlian-American criminal who began his career in Brooklyn yet eventually moving to Chicago and becoming the ‘boss’ of the criminal organisation the ‘ Chicago Outfit’.
Al Capone became infamous for the bootlegging and smuggling of liquor, which at the time was a banned substance. He is also well known for the St. Valentines Day massacre, which took place in Lincoln Park, Chicago in 1929. The massacre was Capones effort to try and dispose of the rival crime organisation led by ‘Bugs’ Moran. Seven of Capones enemies were killed using Submachineguns and shotguns and was supposedly led by a number of Capone’s henchmen. The massacre left outrage within the public.
This has influenced many modern day films, such as Scarface taking the name from Capone’s nickname. Other films based on Capone include The Untouchables and Al Capone.
Kray Twins
Both born in 1933 Reginald and Ronald Kray were identical twins whom went on to become infamous criminals of the East-End of London during the 1960’s. Better known as ‘Reggie & Ronnie’ well well known organised criminals dealing with armed robberies, arson, protection rackets, violent assualts (including torture) and were responsible for the murders of Jack’The Hat’McVitie & George Cornell.
The twins were also West End nightclub owners and frequently mixed with big stars such as Frank Sinatra. Both were eventually voncited to prinson being charged of the murders of jack McVitie & George Cornell.
Films which are based on The Krays include; The Long Good Friday & The Krays.
