Lepke (film)
| Lepke | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Menahem Golan |
| Starring |
Tony Curtis Michael Callan |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates | 1975 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $900,000[1] |
Lepke is a 1975 film starring Tony Curtis as the Jewish American gangster Louis "Lepke" Buchalter.[2] It is often regarded by film fans as one of Tony Curtis's most underrated movies and one of his finest performances.
Production
In his 2008 autobiography "American Prince" Curtis admitted becoming heavily addicted to cocaine during filming; this addiction would last for a decade and significantly derailed his already troubled film career.
Release
The film was sold to Warner Bros for $1.75 million.[1]
References
External links
- Lepke at IMDB
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