Anthony LaPaglia is effective as Luciano. Director John McNaughton directs this made for HBO production with any particular insights or style. The production is very static, even though segments run through Israel, Cuba, Las Vegas and Meyer Lansky s home turf of New York. The DVD is an excellent 1.33 aspect ratio transfer. Lansky is consistently sharp with excellent contrast ratio.
Colors are accurate and there s no hint of unwanted grain.
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