Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City (2009)

Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City (2009) poster

The film shines a light on Kansas City’s less glorious past when it was a major distribution hub for heroin in the 1930s and 1940s. Black Hand Strawman explains how Kansas City’s Mafia exercised control over the Teamsters Union Local 41 from the 1950s into the 1980s.

Director: Terence Michael O'Malley
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 128 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

organized crime, kansas city

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City about?
The film shines a light on Kansas City’s less glorious past when it was a major distribution hub for heroin in the 1930s and 1940s. Black Hand Strawman explains how Kansas City’s Mafia exercised control over the Teamsters Union Local 41 from the 1950s into the 1980s.
Who directed Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City?
Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City was directed by Terence Michael O'Malley.
How long is Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City?
Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City?
Black Hand Strawman: The History of Organized Crime in Kansas City is a Crime film.