Gangster Wars (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Gangster Wars is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Richard C. Sarafian, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of three teenagers, based on real life gangsters Charles "Lucky" Luciano (Michael Nouri), Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (Joe Penny) and Michael Lasker (Brian Benben) (a fictional character who was most likely modeled after Meyer Lansky), growing up in New York's ghettos during the early 1900s to their rise though organized crime.
Who’s in it. Gangster Wars stars Michael Nouri as Charles "Lucky" Luciano, Joe Penny as Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Brian Benben as Michael Lasker and Richard S. Castellano as Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gangster Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gangster Wars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gangster Wars (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gangster Wars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Gangster Wars?
- Gangster Wars stars Michael Nouri, Joe Penny, Brian Benben, Richard S. Castellano and Louis Giambalvo.
- When was Gangster Wars released?
- Gangster Wars was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.