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The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults

1986Movie1 h 34 min

DocumentaryHistory
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.0

A fast-paced, intriguing documentary movie about history and show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults is a two-hour live American television special that was broadcast in syndication on April 21, 1986, and hosted by Geraldo Rivera. It centered on the live opening of a secret vault in the Lexington Hotel in Chicago once owned by noted crime lord Al Capone.

Feels like

  • Live Television Event
  • Al Capone
  • Historical Mystery
  • Crime Investigation
  • Vault Opening
  • Geraldo Rivera
  • 1980s Pop Culture
  • Spectacle
  • Chicago History

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Bill Foster
Written by
Alex Pomasanoff
Produced by
Doug Llewelyn, John Joslyn
Music by
Dick Hamilton

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Facts

April 21, 1986 · 1 h 34 min · Documentary, History, Crime, Mystery

Released
April 21, 1986
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Documentary, History, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults worth watching?"

Questions about The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 3).

Can I half-watch The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.