Charles Luciano - Media Portrayals

Media Portrayals

Films

  • The Valachi Papers (1972) – Luciano was portrayed by Angelo Infanti
  • Lucky Luciano (1973) – Luciano was portrayed by Gian Maria Volonté
  • The Cotton Club (1984) – Luciano was portrayed by Joe Dallesandro
  • Mobsters (1991) – Luciano was portrayed by Christian Slater
  • Bugsy (1991) – Luciano was portrayed by Bill Graham
  • Billy Bathgate (1991) – Luciano was portrayed by Stanley Tucci
  • White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (TV 1991) – Luciano was portrayed by Robert Davi
  • The Outfit (1993) – Luciano was portrayed by Billy Drago
  • Hoodlum (1997) – Luciano was portrayed by Andy García
  • Bonanno: A Godfather's Story (TV 1999) – Luciano was portrayed by Vince Corazza
  • Lansky (TV 1999) – Luciano was portrayed by Anthony LaPaglia
  • The Real Untouchables (TV 2001) – Luciano was portrayed by David Viggiano
  • The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano (2011) – based on the book, The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano by Martin Gosch and Richard Hammer is currently in the works.

T.V. series

  • The Witness (1960–1961) – Luciano was portrayed by Telly Savalas
  • The Gangster Chronicles (1981) – Luciano was portrayed by Michael Nouri
  • Boardwalk Empire (2010–present) – Luciano is portrayed by Vincent Piazza

Documentary series

  • Mafia's Greatest Hits – Luciano features in the second episode of UK history TV channel Yesterday's documentary series.

Books

  • Luciano's Luck, Jack Higgins (1981). Fictional based on the Luciano's WWII supposed war efforts.

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