Al Capone: The Untouchable Legend

Plot Summary

A unique one-hour biography of the most notorious gangster in history. In 1999, Al Capone would have celebrated his 100th birthday. His exploits in the early part of the century have inspired authors, journalists and filmmakers. Myths have always been woven around this child of Neopolitan immigrants - but who really was this man? Using historical film footage, movie scenes and dramatic recreations filmed on location in Chicago, Brooklyn, Ellis Island, Florida's Palm Island and Alcatraz, "Al Capone: The Untouchable Legend" not only depicts the rise and fall of "Scarface," but also looks behind the myths at the private family man, and illuminates the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of the "Mafia."