Little Caesar (1931)

Little Caesar (1931)

“Little Caesar” is a 1931 pre-Code crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Francis Edward Faragoh, Robert N. Lee, Robert Lord and Darryl F. Zanuck, based on the 1929 novel of the same name by W. R. Burnett.

A small-time crook moves to a big city in the hope of finding greater fortune.

Cast:

• Edward G. Robinson – Caesar Enrico “Rico” Bandello/”Little Caesar” – A hoodlum who ascends the ranks of organized crime later controlling Chicago’s Northside.
• Douglas Fairbanks Jr. – Joe Massara – Rico’s friend and former partner in crime, He forgoes the life in favor of becoming a dancer.
• Glenda Farrell – Olga Stassoff – Joe’s dancing partner who later becomes his girlfriend.
• William Collier Jr. – Antonio “Tony” Passa – The driver in Vettori’s gang, who has anxiety.
• Sidney Blackmer – Big Boy
• Ralph Ince – Pete Montana
• Thomas E. Jackson – Sergeant/Lieutenant Thomas Flaherty – A sergeant who monitors Rico and his activities.
• Stanley Fields – Sam Vettori – Former boss of the film’s central gang, after Rico’s takeover – boss, he later works for the gang.
• Maurice Black – Little Arnie Lorch
• George E. Stone – Otero – Rico’s goon and security guard.
• Landers Stevens – Alvin McClure – Crime Commissioner
• Elmer Ballard – Bat Korilla – Vettori gang member
• Noel Maddison – Killer Peppi – Vettori gang member
• Henry Sedley – Scabby – Vettori gang member
• Ben Hendricks Jr. – Kid Bean – Vettori gang member

„Der kleine Cäsar“ (Little Caesar) ist ein Kriminalfilm aus dem Jahr 1931 unter der Regie von Mervyn LeRoy, geschrieben von Francis Edward Faragoh, Robert N. Lee, Robert Lord und Darryl F. Zanuck, basierend auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von W. R. Burnett aus dem Jahr 1929.

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