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Parts 18
Time 1h 25m

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1930s crime detective gangs mafia mob mobsters mystery suspense thriller

A powerful Don vanishes in thin air, and a classic "Who done it?"captures  corrupt 1930's Chicago in it's unpredictable grasp.

Now, two men set out to solve the mystery before the other. Officer Bridges, one of the few good cops in the city. Intent on bringing him to justice, along with whatever other lowlife criminal he may have fallen a victim to. And Daniel, brother of the missing man and third line for the family business. Determined to get his brother back to head the family.

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