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Lansky
2021 119 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Eytan Rockaway
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Description
When the aging Meyer Lansky is investigated one last time by the Feds who suspect he has stashed away millions of dollars over half a century, the retired gangster spins a dizzying tale, revealing the untold truth about his life as the notorious boss of Murder Inc. and the National Crime Syndicate.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$61,030
Worldwide:
$136,579
Starring
Harvey Keitel
Actor
Sam Worthington
Actor
John Magaro
Actor
Key opinion
Lansky is a modest, dialogue-driven character study that resonates deeply with organized-crime enthusiasts but struggles to win over those expecting a high-octane mob epic. While Harvey Keitel's performance is a focal point, the film's reliance on familiar genre tropes and its slower, intimate pace create a divide in audience engagement.
| Accessibility | The film functions as a specialized niche piece that heavily rewards viewers with a pre-existing interest in American organized-crime history. | |
| Acting | Harvey Keitel delivers an intimate and surprisingly witty performance that anchors the character study. | |
| Pacing | The film leans into a low-key, dialogue-heavy approach that lacks the expected kinetic action of the genre. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as an insightful, layered portrait, while others dismiss it as a collection of uninspired genre clichés. |