Lansky (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Lansky is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by John McNaughton, running about 116 minutes. “The Mind That Organised Crime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Organized crime boss Meyer Lansky remembers his life as he is moving about the world looking for some country that will take him in since the USA have put out an extradition order for him.
Who’s in it. Lansky stars Richard Dreyfuss as Meyer Lansky, Illeana Douglas as Anna Lansky, Anthony LaPaglia as Charlie "Lucky" Luciano and Eric Roberts as Ben "Bugsy" Siegel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lansky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lansky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lansky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lansky (1999)?
- In US, Lansky is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lansky worth watching?
- Lansky holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lansky?
- Lansky stars Richard Dreyfuss, Illeana Douglas, Anthony LaPaglia, Eric Roberts and Beverly D'Angelo.
- When was Lansky released?
- Lansky was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.