Capone (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1975, Capone is a drama and crime film directed by Steve Carver, running about 101 minutes. “The Man Who Made the Twenties Roar” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.
Who’s in it. Capone stars Ben Gazzara as Al Capone, Harry Guardino as Johnny Torrio, Susan Blakely as Iris Crawford and Sylvester Stallone as Frank Nitti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Capone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
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 Capone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capone (1975)?
- In US, Capone 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 Capone worth watching?
- Capone holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Capone?
- Capone stars Ben Gazzara, Harry Guardino, Susan Blakely, Sylvester Stallone and John Cassavetes.
- When was Capone released?
- Capone was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.