Beyond the Big Screen
Steve GuerraThe Montreal Mafia: Vito Rizzuto's Reign and Retribution
September 5, 2024 ● 47 minShare this episode
Join Mustache Chris and Steve as they dive deep into the rarely discussed history of the Montreal Mafia. The episode explores how Vito Rizzuto and his family were integral in connecting Montreal to the epicenters of organized crime in New York and beyond. From early 20th-century origins to the height of their power and eventual downfall, this episode sheds light on the intricacies of the Rizzuto clan, their operations, and their significant impact on the Mafia world. Learn about the key events, including inter-mafia conflicts, major drug trafficking, and the violent power struggles that punctuated the Rizzuto's reign. This serves as a prelude to the exploration of the TV series 'Bad Blood' in upcoming episodes.
00:00 Introduction to the Montreal Mafia
02:07 Early Mafia History in Montreal
06:09 Vito Rizzuto's Rise to Power
11:20 The Drug Trade and Mafia Dynamics
28:32 Vito Rizzuto's Imprisonment and Aftermath
34:06 The Fall of the Rizzuto Family
39:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Series
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00:00 Introduction to the Montreal Mafia
02:07 Early Mafia History in Montreal
06:09 Vito Rizzuto's Rise to Power
11:20 The Drug Trade and Mafia Dynamics
28:32 Vito Rizzuto's Imprisonment and Aftermath
34:06 The Fall of the Rizzuto Family
39:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Series
Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/3Iqs2s6BOUl
You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:
https://atozhistorypage.start.page
www.beyondthebigscreen.com
Click to Subscribe:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feed
email: steve@atozhistorypage.com
www.beyondthebigscreen.com
Parthenon Podcast Network Home:
parthenonpodcast.com
On Social Media:
https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory
https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypage
https://facebook.com/atozhistorypage
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https://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/
Music Provided by:
"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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