Nitti: The Enforcer
Synopsis
Six members of Frank Nitti's mob were tried and each received a $10,000 fine and a ten-year prison sentence after his death in 1943.
Synopsis
Frank Nitti, born Francesco Raffaele Nitto in Sicily in 1888, rose to power in Chicago's criminal underworld after Al Capone's imprisonment. The documentary details Nitti's ascent as he took control of the Chicago syndicate in the 1930s. It recounts his violent reign and the eventual circumstances surrounding his death in 1943, found shot in a train yard. The film also covers the aftermath, including the trials of six members of his mob and the return of Paul Ricca to leadership.
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Why Watch
- See the dramatic events surrounding Frank Nitti's death.
- Find out about the internal conflicts in the Chicago mob.
- Meet key figures like Paul Ricca and Willie Beoff.
Did You Know
- Frank Nitti was born in Sicily in 1888 and moved to Chicago in 1913.
- Six members of Nitti's mob were sentenced to ten years in prison.
- Paul Ricca returned to control the Chicago syndicate after Nitti's death.
- Willie Beoff, a member of Nitti's gang, was killed by a bomb in 1955.
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When was Frank Nitti born?
Frank Nitti was born in Sicily in 1888.
What happened to Frank Nitti in the train yard?
Frank Nitti was found shot in the train yard north of Riverside at two o'clock in the afternoon.
What was the outcome for the six members of the Nitti mob who were brought to trial?
Each of the six members received a $10,000 fine and a ten-year sentence, but all were granted parole three years and four months later.
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