• Mobsters "The Enforcer: The Frank Nitti Story"

  • Sep 28 2024
  • Length: 45 mins
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Mobsters "The Enforcer: The Frank Nitti Story"

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  • Discover the riveting journey of Frank Nitti, the notorious underworld figure who rose from the shadows of poverty in Brooklyn to the echelons of Chicago's mob hierarchy. Dubbed "The Enforcer," Nitti was a key architect behind the ruthless efficiency of Al Capone's empire, feared and revered for his cold, calculated approach to the mob's brutal business. After Capone's fall due to tax evasion, Nitti took the reins, expanding their illicit operations and steering the Chicago Outfit through the tumultuous Prohibition era. Unlike his predecessor, Nitti shunned the spotlight, preferring the quiet maneuvering that earned him a formidable reputation as both a strategist and a survivor in the violent world of organized crime. His story is a stark portrayal of ambition, power, and the American underworld.
    • [00:02] Frank Nitti, known as the "Enforcer," was secretive and avoided publicity, directing violent mob actions on behalf of Al Capone's Chicago Outfit.
    • [01:12] After Al Capone's imprisonment for tax evasion in 1932, Frank Nitti took over as the leader of the Chicago Outfit, orchestrating violent hits against rivals to maintain control over illegal businesses.
    • [06:37] Nitti, an Italian immigrant, settled in Chicago by 1913, where he started as a barber, later becoming involved in organized crime through fencing stolen goods, and eventually rising in the mob ranks during Prohibition.
    • [19:36] Nitti's methodical and quiet approach contrasted with Capone's flashier style; he managed the outfit's day-to-day operations, focusing on efficiency and profits which led to his nickname, the Enforcer.
    • [44:13] The portrayal of Frank Nitti in popular culture often exaggerates his violence; he was more of a strategic leader than a hitman, using intellect and organizational skills to manage and expand the mob's operations.
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