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There is no gangster actor more famous in film history than Edward G. Robinson. Movies such as The Maltese Falcon and Key Largo established him as the master of the role of menace to society. This program looks at the man behind the gangster mask, whose personal life was so unlike his acting persona. The documentary features archival film clips of Robinson in some of his famous roles, as well as news clips of the days when he led the fight against Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts in Hollywood. Family, friends, and colleagues share their favorite stories about Robinson. An in-depth interview with Robinson gives the viewer insight into the character of this Hollywood hero.