Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood (2005)

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"Bullets Over Hollywood" delves into America's fascination with gangsters and features historical perspective, analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and details about the connection between real-life hoods and their cinematic alter egos. The documentary chronicles films such as the _American Mutoscope & Biograph [us]_ film _Musketeers of Pig Alley, The (1912)_ (the 1912 film directed by D.W. Griffith that began it all), 1930's and '40s classics including "Little Caesar," "The Public Enemy," "The Roaring Twenties," "The Petrified Forest" and "High Sierra," to such modern tales as "The Godfather," "Scarface," "Goodfellas," "Donnie Brasco," "Casino," "A Bronx Tale," "Carlito's Way," "Once Upon a Time in America" and many more. The special takes a look at television with shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Growing Up Gotti," all part of America's parallel fascination with fictional and real-life gangsters.

Director: Elaina Archer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Production: A&F Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood about?
"Bullets Over Hollywood" delves into America's fascination with gangsters and features historical perspective, analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and details about the connection between real-life hoods and their cinematic alter egos. The documentary chronicles films such as the _American Mutoscope & Biograph [us]_ film _Musketeers of Pig Alley, The (1912)_ (the 1912 film directed by D.W. Griffith that began it all), 1930's and '40s classics including "Little Caesar," "The Public Enemy," "The Roaring Twenties," "The Petrified Forest" and "High Sierra," to such modern tales as "The Godfather," "Scarface," "Goodfellas," "Donnie Brasco," "Casino," "A Bronx Tale," "Carlito's Way," "Once Upon a Time in America" and many more. The special takes a look at television with shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Growing Up Gotti," all part of America's parallel fascination with fictional and real-life gangsters.
Who directed Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood was directed by Elaina Archer.
Who stars in Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood stars James Caan, Roger Corman, Brian De Palma, Michael Madsen, Chazz Palminteri, Paul Sorvino.
How long is Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood?
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood is a Documentary film.
Where was Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood produced?
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood was produced in United States of America.