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The Verne Miller Story (1987)

R | | Drama | 21 June 1988 (USA)
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Upon his release from prison, Verne Miller works his way into Al Capone's organization. He becomes a top assassin and earns Capone's trust. Miller's failing health and an oversized ego get ... See full summary »

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Rod Hewitt

Writers:

Rod Hewitt, Ron Nelson

Stars:

Scott Glenn, Barbara Stock, Thomas G. Waites | See full cast & crew »
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Scott Glenn ... Verne Miller
Barbara Stock ... Vi Miles
Thomas G. Waites ... Al Capone
Lucinda Jenney ... Bobby
Sonny Carl David Sonny Carl David ... Frank 'Baldy' Nash
Diane Salinger ... Mortician's Wife
Ed O'Ross ... Ralph Capone
Vyto Ruginis ... Fitzsimmons
Andrew Robinson ... Pretty Boy Floyd
Xander Berkeley ... Cardogan
Joseph Carberry ... Hymie Ross
Richard Bright ... Adam Richetti
Gil Boccaccio ... Hoptood Guinto
Kathy Brynner Kathy Brynner ... First Maid
Antonia Dauphin Antonia Dauphin ... Teacher
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Upon his release from prison, Verne Miller works his way into Al Capone's organization. He becomes a top assassin and earns Capone's trust. Miller's failing health and an oversized ego get him into trouble with the law and Capone. His only true friends are two women -- a lover and a nurse. Written by Melissa Portell <mportell@s-cwis.unomaha.edu>

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Waste of time
3 January 2018 | by dotcentral – See all my reviews

This is a truly horrible movie. I joined as I felt the need to speak out. Trying to watch this movie was an exercise in frustration, which goes beyond the old suspend your disbelief mantra.
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