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Pikku Caesar

Original title: Little Caesar
  • 19311931
  • K-15K-15
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
13K
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Pikku Caesar (1931)
Trailer for the one true story of the underworld kings
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ActionCrimeDrama

A small-time criminal moves to a big city to seek bigger fortune.A small-time criminal moves to a big city to seek bigger fortune.A small-time criminal moves to a big city to seek bigger fortune.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
13K
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  • Director
    • Mervyn LeRoy
  • Writers
    • W.R. Burnett(novel)
    • Francis Edward Faragoh(dialogue)
    • Robert N. Lee
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Glenda Farrell
  • Director
    • Mervyn LeRoy
  • Writers
    • W.R. Burnett(novel)
    • Francis Edward Faragoh(dialogue)
    • Robert N. Lee
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Glenda Farrell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 119User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Little Caesar
    Trailer 2:09
    Little Caesar

    Photos33

    Edward G. Robinson and George E. Stone in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson, Stanley Fields, and Ralph Ince in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson, Stanley Fields, and Ralph Ince in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson, Maurice Black, and Stanley Fields in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Glenda Farrell in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson in Pikku Caesar (1931)
    Edward G. Robinson in Pikku Caesar (1931)

    Top cast

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    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Caesar Enrico 'Rico' Bandello…
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Joe Massara
    Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell
    • Olga Stassoff
    William Collier Jr.
    William Collier Jr.
    • Tony Passa
    Sidney Blackmer
    Sidney Blackmer
    • Big Boy
    Ralph Ince
    Ralph Ince
    • Pete Montana
    Thomas E. Jackson
    Thomas E. Jackson
    • Sgt. Flaherty
    • (as Thomas Jackson)
    Stanley Fields
    Stanley Fields
    • Sam Vettori
    Maurice Black
    Maurice Black
    • Little Arnie Lorch
    George E. Stone
    George E. Stone
    • Otero
    Armand Kaliz
    Armand Kaliz
    • De Voss
    Nicholas Bela
    • Ritz Colonna
    • (as Nick Bela)
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Cashier
    • (uncredited)
    Elmer Ballard
    • Undetermined Role
    • (uncredited)
    Ferike Boros
    Ferike Boros
    • Mrs. Passa
    • (uncredited)
    Kernan Cripps
    Kernan Cripps
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    George Daly
    • Machine-Gunner
    • (uncredited)
    Adolph Faylauer
    Adolph Faylauer
    • New Year's Celebrant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mervyn LeRoy
    • Writers
      • W.R. Burnett(novel)
      • Francis Edward Faragoh(dialogue) (screen version)
      • Robert N. Lee
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie's line "Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?" was voted as the #73 movie quote by the American Film Institute (out of 100).
    • Goofs
      Rico is hit by the bullet sufficiently to require bandaging by Scabby, but the overcoat he was wearing has no bullet hole in it, nor is there any trace of blood in the subsequent scene in Little Arnie's office.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Caesar Enrico Bandello: Mother of Mercy! Is this the end of Rico?

    • Alternate versions
      In the 1954 re-release, a foreword crawl was added, warning that the "heroes" of Little Caesar and Yhteiskunnan vihollinen (1931) represent "a problem that sooner or later we, the public, must solve." This version is often shown on cable channels.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: How to Succeed as a Gangster (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Foret Perfide
      (uncredited)
      Music by Gabriel Marie

    User reviews119

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Like a sky rocket from the gutter.
    Mervyn Leroy directs this excellent crime drama. Exceptional camera work for the early '30s. Edward G. Robinson plays Caesar Enrico "Rico" Bandello a small time hoodlum that becomes an underworld crime boss. The rise and fall of Rico and his dealings with rival gangs and pushing his way to the top makes for a classic. Very good supporting cast featuring:Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sidney Blackner, Glenda Ferrell and George E. Stone. Robinson makes this role memorable for the ages. A must see for gangster movie fans.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • Jan 11, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 1931 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Little Caesar
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • First National Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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