While the movie is presented as a high-octane action thriller, it is loosely inspired by the real-life "Gangster Squad" formed by Chief W.H. Parker.
The DVD and Blu-ray editions typically include subtitles in English, French, and Spanish . Rating: Rated R for intense violence and language. Gangster Squad (2013) - IMDb
The squad is formed to directly topple Mickey Cohen's active reign.
The unit's primary goal was to prevent out-of-town East Coast Mafia figures from moving into Los Angeles after Cohen was imprisoned for tax evasion. Film Availability & Features Released by Warner Home Video , the movie features: Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Sean Penn, and Josh Brolin. Director: Ruben Fleischer.
Based on the 2013 film Gangster Squad , Set in 1949 Los Angeles, the story follows a secret team of LAPD officers led by Sergeant John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) and Sergeant Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling). Their mission is to dismantle the empire of ruthless mob boss Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn), who has corrupted the city's police force and politicians. Operating "off the books," the squad uses guerrilla tactics—raiding Cohen's gambling dens and intercepting his shipments—to reclaim the city from organized crime. Historical vs. Film Context
While the movie is presented as a high-octane action thriller, it is loosely inspired by the real-life "Gangster Squad" formed by Chief W.H. Parker.
The DVD and Blu-ray editions typically include subtitles in English, French, and Spanish . Rating: Rated R for intense violence and language. Gangster Squad (2013) - IMDb
The squad is formed to directly topple Mickey Cohen's active reign.
The unit's primary goal was to prevent out-of-town East Coast Mafia figures from moving into Los Angeles after Cohen was imprisoned for tax evasion. Film Availability & Features Released by Warner Home Video , the movie features: Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Sean Penn, and Josh Brolin. Director: Ruben Fleischer.
Based on the 2013 film Gangster Squad , Set in 1949 Los Angeles, the story follows a secret team of LAPD officers led by Sergeant John O'Mara (Josh Brolin) and Sergeant Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling). Their mission is to dismantle the empire of ruthless mob boss Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn), who has corrupted the city's police force and politicians. Operating "off the books," the squad uses guerrilla tactics—raiding Cohen's gambling dens and intercepting his shipments—to reclaim the city from organized crime. Historical vs. Film Context