Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Frank Nitti: The Enforcer is an action, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Michael Switzer, running about 96 minutes. “Every great man needs an enforcer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Al Capone may be the most famous Chicago mobster, but his successor, Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti (Anthony LaPaglia), was just as ruthless. This biopic goes to great lengths to accurately trace Nitti's rise to the top of the Windy City's underworld, amid corruption, betrayal and violence. The result is an engrossing glimpse into mob life in the early 20th century.
Who’s in it. Frank Nitti: The Enforcer stars Anthony LaPaglia as Frank Nitti, Vincent Guastaferro as Al Capone, Michael Moriarty as Hugh Kelly and Trini Alvarado as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Frank Nitti: The Enforcer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and 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 Frank Nitti: The Enforcer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frank Nitti: The Enforcer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988)?
- In US, Frank Nitti: The Enforcer is available to stream on History Vault, and 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 Frank Nitti: The Enforcer worth watching?
- Frank Nitti: The Enforcer holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frank Nitti: The Enforcer?
- Frank Nitti: The Enforcer stars Anthony LaPaglia, Vincent Guastaferro, Michael Moriarty, Trini Alvarado and Michael Russo.
- When was Frank Nitti: The Enforcer released?
- Frank Nitti: The Enforcer was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.