Little Caesar

Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8, 2014

35mm print

“There’s no denying the seminal importance of this classic adaptation of WR Burnett’s novel. Edward G. Robinson — vain, cruel, jealous and vicious — is superb as the ruthlessly ambitious mobster Rico Bandello, determined to gain sole control of the city’s criminal empire, anxious that his dancing-gigolo sidekick Massara (Douglas Fairbanks) should not leave him for a woman, and ending in bland astonishment that death should have overtaken him (‘Mother of God, is this the end of Rico?’), despite the cautionary opening title assuring one and all that those who live by the sword, etc… the parallels with Capone, Tony Gaudio’s photography, and LeRoy’s totally unrepentant tone ensure that it remains fascinating.” – Time Out (London)

• Country USA
• Rating NR
• Year 1930
• Running Time 80 minutes
• Director Mervyn LeRoy

IFC Center does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. In addition to the synopses, trailers and other links on our website, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on Common Sense Media, IMDb and DoesTheDogDie.com as well as through general internet searches.