Capone (1975): Cast & Plot
Capone is a 1975 crime drama directed by Steve Carver, starring Ben Gazzara as Al Capone, Harry Guardino and Tina Scala. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Santa Fe Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Capone About?
The premise of Capone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Young Al Capone draws the attention of Johnny Torrio, a visiting Chicago gangster. Torrio brings him to Illinois to oversee a Prohibition‑era alcohol racket during the 1920s. Capone rapidly ascends Torrio’s crew, eventually seizing control, eliminating rivals, rigging elections and amassing wealth, while courting the principled Iris Crawford.
Capone Cast & Characters
Ben Gazzara leads the cast as Al Capone, with Harry Guardino as Johnny Torrio and Tina Scala as Mrs. Torrio. Directed by Steve Carver; 50 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Carver
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Ben Gazzara as Al Capone - Harry Guardino as Johnny Torrio
- Tina Scala as Mrs. Torrio
- Susan Blakely as Iris Crawford
Also Starring in Capone
· 46 more- John Orchard Dion O'Banion
- Frank Campanella Big Jim Colosimo
- Bert Conway Frank Loesch
- Ben Marino Frank Gusenberg
- Martin Kove Pete Gusenberg
- Angelo Grisanti Angelo Genna
- Robert Phillips Bugs Moran
- George Chandler Robert E. Crowe
- Royal Dano Anton J. Cermak
- Sylvester Stallone Frank Nitti
- John Finnegan N.Y. Police Lt.
- Dick Miller Joe Pryor
- Carmen Argenziano Jack McGurn
- John Cassavetes Frankie Yale
- Mario Gallo Giuseppe Aiello
- John Howard Warden J. Johnston
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- Peter Maloney Jake Guzik
- James R. Sweeney Prison Doctor
- Vincent Barbi Solly
- John Davis Chandler Hymie Weiss
- Redmond Gleeson N.Y. Cop #2
- Beach Dickerson Joe Kepka
- Russ Marin Joseph Stenson
- Ralph James Judge J.H. Wilkerson
- Carmen Filpi Waiter
- Tony Giorgio Antonio Lombardo
- Vincent Di Paolo Mob Soldier (uncredited)
- Jack O'Leary Pool Hall Owner
- John Martino Tony Amatto
- Don McGovern N.Y. Cop #1
- George Milan William H. Thompson
- Pamela Toll Mrs. Atkins
- Tom Cook Sam Volenta
- Chuck Traynor Senator
- John C. Broderick Maitre d'
- John Armond Second Reporter
- James V. Christy Thomas Bronk
- George Engelson Torrio's Doctor
- Don Pulford William Cooper
- Joe De Nicola Charles Fischetti
- Jack Ackerman Adam Heyer
- Jim Galante John May
- Deborah Klose Female Reporter
- John Favorite First Reporter
- Eugenia Stewart Miss Detwiller
- Laurence Hagen Samuel Ettelson
More from Steve Carver
More films directed by Steve Carver, best-rated first: Lone Wolf McQuade, Big Bad Mama, An Eye for an Eye and River of Death.
Capone Plot Summary
What happens in Capone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film traces the rise and fall of Chicago mob boss Capone, portrayed by Ben Gazzara, whose iron grip over the Prohibition-era city shapes an underworld that thrives on fear, loyalty, and calculated violence. From a young streetwise opportunist to the most feared enforcer in town, Capone’s arc unfolds alongside a roiling cast of gangsters, politicians, and lawmen, all entangled in a deadly game of power.
Full summary
The whole story of Capone, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Capone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Al Capone in the film?
Cars in Capone
40 cars on screen, including the 1927 Cadillac Series 314-A and the 1926 Chrysler 70.
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1927 Cadillac Series 314-A Important role -
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1925 Dodge Brothers Roadster Important role -
1929 Ford Model A Important role
Capone Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Capone, o Gângster” and “Capone - Die Geschichte einer Unterwelt Legende”.
- Also known as
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- Capone, o Gângster
- Capone - Die Geschichte einer Unterwelt Legende
- Quella sporca ultima notte
- Капоне
- Al Capone
- O Gângster
- 卡彭
- 알 카포네
- ビッグ・ボス
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Capone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Capone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Capone?
Capone runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Capone released?
Capone was released on April 16, 1975.
Who directed Capone?
Capone was directed by Steve Carver.
More films by Steve Carver Who is in the cast of Capone?
Capone stars Ben Gazzara as Al Capone, Harry Guardino as Johnny Torrio and Tina Scala as Mrs. Torrio, among 50 credited actors.
Does Capone have a post-credit scene?
No. Capone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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