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EPIC GANGSTER FILM OPENED ON THIS DAY

The Godfather Changed Gangster Movies Forever

On March 24, 1972, – The Godfather – a three-hour epic chronicling
the lives of the Corleones, an Italian-American crime family led by
the powerful Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando)—was released in
theaters nationwide.


The Godfather is regarded as one of the
greatest and most
influential films ever made
, as well as a landmark of the
gangster genre.

The Godfather (1972) - Logos — The Movie Database (TMDB)

The Godfather: Trailer 1


Marlon Brando dies at 80

Marlon Brando Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004)

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THEY BOTH MET THEIR MAKER ON THIS DAY

Bonnie & Clyde: What Nobody Told You - YouTube

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 – May 23, 1934)
and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (March 24, 1909 – May 23,
1934)


The criminal couple Bonnie and Clyde traveled the
Central United
States
with their gang during the Great Depression. The couple
were known for their
bank robberies, although they preferred to
rob small stores or rural funeral homes. 

Their exploits captured the attention of the American press and
its readership during what is occasionally referred to as the
"
public enemy era" between 1931 and 1934, when the couple
were ambushed and shot to death in
Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

They are believed to have murdered at least nine police officers and       
four civilians.


 

Bonnie and Clyde's bullet-riddled car went on display after the infamous couple's death.
The bullet-riddled car on display after the infamous couple’s
death.

      
        
        
       
Bonnie and Clyde - Topics on Newspapers.com        
        

       

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