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Broderick Crawford hosts this look at the personal lives and underworld dealings of some of America's most notorious gangsters of the 1920s and 1930s. Dealers in Death examines the violent life of legendary crime lord Al Capone; the best-known bank robber of the 20th century, John Dillenger; the man convicted of killing the Lindberg baby, Bruno Hauptmann; Pretty Boy Floyd; Bonnie and Clyde; and others. The stories of these infamous criminals come to life with authentic film footage. From the peak of their illegal careers to their eventual downfall, Dealers in Death uncovers the unsavory tales which gave these figures a place in history.