Lepke (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Lepke is a drama and crime film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 110 minutes. “He was the king of crime when crime was king.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lepke is the feared leader of "Murder Incorporated" in this underworld drama based on the life of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter. Lepke began his criminal career as a petty thief in his teens; a stretch in prison taught him the finer points of life on the wrong side of the law. After getting out of jail, Lepke and his pal Gurrah Shapiro join a gang who hire themselves out as strikebreakers, and the vicious but clever Lepke soon rises through the ranks.
Who’s in it. Lepke stars Tony Curtis as Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter, Anjanette Comer as Bernice Meyer, Michael Callan as Robert Kane and Warren Berlinger as Gurrah Shapiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lepke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lepke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lepke tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lepke (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lepke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lepke worth watching?
- Lepke holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Lepke?
- Lepke stars Tony Curtis, Anjanette Comer, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger and Gianni Russo.
- When was Lepke released?
- Lepke was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.