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Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood (2005): Cast

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Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood is a 2005 documentary directed by Elaina Archer, starring Michael Madsen, James Caan and Paul Sorvino. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Elaina Archer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood About?

The premise of Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood without spoilers.

Exploring America’s fascination with gangsters, the documentary offers historical context, behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes and examines how real criminals became cinematic archetypes. It surveys the genre from D.W. Griffith’s 1912 *Musketeers of Pig Alley* and 1930‑40s classics like *Little Caesar* and *The Public Enemy*, to modern epics such as *The Godfather*, *Scarface*, *Goodfellas* and *Donnie Brasco*, and also looks at TV series like *The Sopranos*.

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • gangster
  • hollywood
  • 1930s
  • f rated
  • place name in title
  • three word title
  • film clips
  • archive footage
  • violence
  • clip show
  • tommy gun
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  • fbi agent
  • machine gun
  • police officer
  • john dillinger
  • al capone
  • g man
  • 1920s
  • car chase
  • street shootout
  • shootout
  • gunfight
  • gun battle
  • actor playing himself
  • celebrity
  • crime boss
  • neo noir
  • reference to james cagney
  • movie star
  • actor
  • police shootout
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood Cast

Michael Madsen leads the cast, with James Caan and Paul Sorvino. Directed by Elaina Archer; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Elaina Archer

More films directed by Elaina Archer: Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema and Rita.

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Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood released?

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood was released on December 2, 2005.

Who directed Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood was directed by Elaina Archer.

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Who is in the cast of Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?

Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood stars Michael Madsen, James Caan and Paul Sorvino, among 6 credited actors.

Does Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood have a post-credit scene?

No. Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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