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Little Caesar

  • 1931
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
15K
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Little Caesar (1931)
Trailer for the one true story of the underworld kings
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GangsterPsychological DramaTragedyActionCrimeDramaRomance

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.

  • Director
    • Mervyn LeRoy
  • Writers
    • W.R. Burnett
    • Francis Edward Faragoh
    • Robert N. Lee
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Glenda Farrell
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mervyn LeRoy
    • Writers
      • W.R. Burnett
      • Francis Edward Faragoh
      • Robert N. Lee
    • Stars
      • Edward G. Robinson
      • Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
      • Glenda Farrell
    • 133User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Little Caesar

    Photos78

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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
      • Francis Edward Faragoh
      • Robert N. Lee
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    • Trivia
      In one scene, Edward G. Robinson had to fire a pistol while facing the camera. Try as he might, he was unable to keep his eyes open each time he pulled the trigger. The problem was eventually solved by having Robinson's eyes held open with cellophane tape.
    • 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 The Public Enemy (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: The Fabulous Era (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Foret Perfide
      (uncredited)
      Music by Gabriel Marie

    User reviews133

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    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.
    • michaelRokeefe
    • Jan 10, 2003
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    • Release date
      • January 25, 1931 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mali Cezar
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • First National Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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