Little Caesar

US (1930): Crime/Drama

Mervyn Leroy directs this excellent crime drama from Warner Bros. with exceptional camera work for the early '30s. Edward G. Robinson plays Caesar Enrico "Rico" Bandello, a small time hoodlum who becomes an underworld crime boss. The rise and fall of Rico and his dealings with rival gangs and pushing his way to the top make for a classic. Very good supporting cast featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sidney Blackmer, Glenda Ferrell and George E. Stone. Robinson makes this role memorable for the ages. A must-see for gangster movie fans, if only for Rico's dying gasp behind the billboard advertising the Tipsy Topsy Turvy musical revue: "Mother of Mercy! Is this the end of Rico?" (IMDb)

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