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FRANK COSTELLO: The Godfather who inspired Vito Corleone (Part 2)

Life of A Gangster

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PART 1 ▶ FRANK COSTELLO: The Godfather who inspired...
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The second part of our documentary on Frank Costello is here.
Explore with us his rise in the world of organized crime, particularly through his prosperous slot machine network in the 1930s and his political influence in New York.

Discover how Frank Costello came to face the Kefauver Commission, a crucial moment that exposed the criminal empire he had painstakingly built.
This fascinating story will plunge you into Costello's early challenges, marked by his confrontations with the law and the growing threats of determined rivals, including Vito Genovese.

Enjoy!
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📜 Video Chapters:
00:00 : Previously...
02:55 : Gambling and politics
23:56 : The New Godfather
48:06 : Vito wants me dead
01:03:50 : Epilogue
01:06:53 : Outro

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Sources :
Goodreads: 2067629.Uncle_Frank
Goodreads: top-hoodlum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_C...
https://themobmuseum.org/blog/the-hav...
https://themobmuseum.org/exhibits/cou...

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⚠️ The sole purpose of this video is to relate historical facts. In no way does it advocate organized crime.

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English version of the contents of the French channel PROFESSION GANGSTER.
Channel managed by the original creator.

20 Comments

@life.of.a.gangster Creator 2 years ago Pinned

Here it is, part 2! I hope you will like it, if it is, don't hesitate to support my work by subscribing to the channel and share the video 😉👍
See you soon.

@carolutley6523 2 years ago (edited)

The history Channel of information we didn't learn about in school. American history.

@listrahtes 11 months ago (edited)

"Vito fearing for his life " as a reason for him killing Anastasia 😂😂 Genovese had plotted for decades. No loyalty. That's why he was such a short lived boss. Had nothing to do with fear.

@NicTHiQ 2 years ago (edited)

Holy crap I’ve been telling everyone to watch part one . I watch about 3-4 minutes every night before I fall asleep for 2 weeks. Going to bed tonight I finished it, and bang part 2. I’m watching it all in one shot this time, incredible doc I’m stoked

@johnoconnor4941 2 years ago

I had to finish a home project first and almost lost my concentration while waiting to watch #2. Job done, feet up.

@ricpv 2 years ago

Wow all the main plots of the first two Godfather movies were taken from this story!

@DuckDuck1127 2 years ago

My great uncle Frank Breheny was friends w/ Costello & Meyer Lansky thr their bootlegging buisnesses during prohibition. Breheny was Irish, nt involved any mob.. just want provide 4 his mother, sisters & extended family. His word was his bond. Breheny hd vending buisness w/ alot bars NYC.Lansky was guest my parent's 1949 wedding. With all their "old friends" dying bef them often tragicly murdered yet some how these 2 "old men of the streets & political connections" survived..Often wonder what conversations & react 2 meet each other again end of their days 4 lunch on a sunny back porch? Wld luv hva bug under that table! R.I.P. Francis "Frank The Irishman" Breheny - miss you everyday 😉❤️🕯🕊

@Musiclover-uo2oi 2 years ago

Really well done and enjoyable. Thanks so much from Canada 🇨🇦

@aatosvuorms7303 2 years ago

Dont mess around now keep em coming respectfully thank u

@Costello87 2 years ago

Love it man watched part 1 now I have the finish

@andrewkenney7792 4 months ago

Crazy how Frank becomes the old mustache to a new group of gangsters. Full circle

@nagone11 2 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous work, this was great! Frank Costello was a very interesting mafiosi and character on the American crime scene, and you did great justice in telling his story and filling in some of the blanks on him as well. Keep up the great work, you've got a new subscriber!

@oscarpena6691 2 years ago

Wow I must be honest at first I thought this will be another mob YouTube channel tht repeats the same gangster story. I was wrong this is a great video man, you hit so many important points in franks life that I was impressed just 10min in. Please 🙏 more vids Do lucky next & just go down the line pls. You got a fan here & a supporter keep up the awesome work......

@claudinedemantèt 2 years ago

Bloody excellent work. Loving it. Really well done. I've been into gangsters and outlaws of the early 20th century, since I was a little girl, due to my father's crooked ways. Frank was old school, proper gangster. Even bought a tear to my eye at the end there. I do love diplomacy. Thanks so much for your great editing and narration. Look forward to some more. ❤😊

@SiminaInest 2 years ago

This series deserves more views and subscribers. I hope this channel have a success.

@victorthequick 1 year ago

One thing I wish you would’ve followed up on since you brought it up was his relationship with his family. Did he ever help them out or still spend time with his mom or dad or brothers after he became prominent and wealthy?