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Jason Robards, George Segal, Ralph Meeker, Jean Hale, Clint Ritchie ... see more see more... , Frank Silvera , Richard Bakalyan , David Canary , Bruce Dern , Harold J. Stone , Kurt Kreuger , Paul H. Frees , Paul Richards , Joe Turkel , Milton Frome , Mickey Deems , John Agar , Celia Lovsky , Tom Reese , Jan Merlin , Reed Hadley , Gus Trikonis , Charles Dierkop , Tom Signorelli , Alex Rocco , Leo Gordon , Dan Ades , Joseph Campanella , Mary Grace Canfield , Alex D'Arcy , Richard Krisher , Dick Miller , Barboura Morris , Ken Scott , Joan Shawlee , Dale Van Sickel , Jack Nicholson , Jack Del Rio , Nick Borgani , Rico Cattani , Ron Gans

Schlockmeister Roger Corman produced this graphically violent chronicle of the Chicago gangster wars of the 1920s and the events that lead to the bloody title showdown between rival mobsters Al Capone... read more read more... (Jason Robards) and Bugs Moran (Ralph Meeker) that marked a brutal end to a terrifying era. Fred Steiner's film score is effectively mixed with popular songs from the 1920s, and the re-creation of gangster-era Chicago is a credit to the set designers. Historic and insightful narration is dramatically provided by Paul Frees, giving the film the flavor of a docudrama. Jean Hale plays Moran's gun moll, who is mercilessly kneed in the stomach while arguing over a fur coat. Though The St. Valentine's Day Massacre was heralded by critics at the time of its initial release, their opinion of the film has changed with each decade as they waver on the cinematic value of all of Corman's work. Audiences continue to relish the film, which is often shown on the anniversary of the bloody executions. Watch for Jack Nicholson as one of the unfortunate victims. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Roger Corman

Release Date: June 30, 1967

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  • ajv2688
    December 10, 2010
    ajv2688
    Corman fans should really see this one, it's very different from his other films, it's like a biographical/historical account of the St. Valentines Day Massacre events, which not many people know much about these days. I learned a lot from it, and it's entertaining too.
  • pier007
    November 9, 2010
    pier007
    Concise, efective and entertaining depiction of the notorious bloodshed unleashed by Capone and Moran in 1920s Chicago. Inherits the narrative vigor and rhythm of urgency of the classic gangster flicks.
  • PinkMinkPrincess
    June 15, 2011
    PinkMinkPrincess
    Wonderfully Narrated,Tongue in Cheek telling of the Deadly Massacre on St.Valentines Day between Bugs Moran Crew & Al Capone Crew & all that led up to it.
  • agonzalez7000
    September 6, 2010
    agonzalez7000
    A mostly factually correct look at the events leading up to and the actual Valentine's day massacre. Good, classic cast with memorable quotes.
  • Psychadelicgirl64
    July 9, 2010
    Psychadelicgirl64
    Both an entertaining and informative account of the events and people involved in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Corman does a good job with this film. A must see for any fan.
  • Lester7L
    February 5, 2008
    Lester7L
    ALL NATIVE CHICAGOANS LIKE ME KNOW THE INFAMOUS STORY HOW SEVERAL CHICAGO GANGSTERS WERE GUNNED DOWN ON VALENTINES DAY IN THE 1920;S! SHOWS MORE REALISTICALLY WHAT A LIFE OF CRIME BRINGS! NOT GLAMOURIZE IT AS MANY FILMS I DO NOT LIKE DO THESE DAY! WELL ACTED, EXCITING, VIOLENT!, ... read moreWELL NARATED! A MUST SEE! A CLASSIC!
  • wizardoftacoma
    January 5, 2007
    wizardoftacoma
    The film traces the history of the incident, Chicago February 14th 1929. Al Capone finally establishes himself as the city's boss of organised crime.

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Steve Crum
March 2, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Shoot 'em up gangsters, Prohibition era, via Roger Corman.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Bosley Crowther
May 9, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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January 10, 2004
Chicago Reader

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Chuck O'Leary
October 9, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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Michael Szymanski
September 23, 2005
Michael Szymanski, Zap2it.com

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Emanuel Levy
June 20, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Derek Adams
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

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May 24, 2003
Film4

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  • Dick Tracy: The garage shooting that opens the movie was inspired by the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" in which Al Capone's gunmen killed a group of rival hoods in a garage. In the Dick Tracy comics, "Big Boy" Caprice character was originally was inspired by Al Capone.   Answer »
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