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Gangster Squad (2013)

Crime Action
Rated R
113 min.
Release Date
January 11, 2013
DVD Release Date
April 23, 2013 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
113 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated R for strong violence and language

Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and—if he has his way—every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It's enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop...... Full synopsis »

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Gangster Squad proves that an all-star cast and flashy direction aren't enough for what is essentially an unnecessary and ultimately bland upgrade of The Untouchables. Featuring the likes of Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Robert Patrick, Michael Peña and Giovanni Ribisi, Gangster Squad is moderately entertaining on occasion but instantly forgettable. Full movie review »
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