Five Points gangs / produced by Tim Evans.

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Examines the Five Points area of Manhattan, NY, which in the 1840's became the birthplace of American gang activity. Looks at the rise of organized crime from its humble beginnings with the Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants. Important personalities that are covered include "Big Tim" Sullivan, Pau...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: History Channel (Television network)
A & E Home Video (Firm)
Arts and Entertainment Network
New Video Group
Other Authors: Evans, Tim
Rods, Brian
Lutz, Susan
Benger, Tracey
Ackroyd, David
Fuchs, Thomas
Johnson, Vaughn
Language:English
Published: New York : History Channel : A & E Television Networks : New Video Group [distributor], [1997], ©1997.
Subjects:
Sullivan, Timothy D., > -1946.
Kelly, Paul A., > 1871-1927.
Eastman, Edward, > 1873-1920.
Fein, Benjamin, > 1889-
Yale, Frank, > 1885-1927.
Capone, Al, > 1899-1947.
Organized crime > New York (State) > New York > History.
Irish American criminals > New York (State) > New York > History.
Jewish criminals > New York (State) > New York > History.
Italian American criminals > New York (State) > New York > History.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
Five points gang.
Format: Video DVD

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