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202643 minPG-13documentary

The Lufthansa Heist (S1, E4)

202643 minPG-13documentary

In 1978, a mafia crew executed the largest airline heist in history at JFK International Airport, later depicted in the film Goodfellas.

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The Lufthansa Heist (S1, E4)

2026• 43 minPG-13

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In 1978, a mafia crew executed the largest airline heist in history at JFK International Airport, later depicted in the film Goodfellas.

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In December 1978, a mafia crew executed the largest airline heist in history at John F. Kennedy International Airport, stealing approximately $5 million from a Lufthansa cargo building. The operation, later popularized by the film "Goodfellas," involved meticulous planning and insider information. Following the heist, many individuals connected to the crime faced mysterious disappearances and untimely deaths, raising questions about the consequences of such high-stakes criminal activity. Season 1, Episode 4, "The Lufthansa Heist," examines the details and aftermath of this infamous event.

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