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1999Returning SeriesDocumentaryCrime

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Hosted and produced by Robert Stack, this critically-acclaimed PBS series chronicles the historical rise of international organized crime and its leadership.

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1. Russian MafiyaNow viewing1999-10-1546mWith the collapse of the U.S.S.R. in 1991, Russia became fertile ground for organized criminal organizations that soon greatly diversified and expanded operations around the world. Leading the way in this regard was Vyacheslav Ivankov.
2. Chinese Triads1999-10-2246mLester Lloyd Coke, otherwise known as Jim Brown, was the leader of the much-feared Jamaican criminal organization called the Shower Posse that was responsible for highly profitable money-laundering operations and running drugs and weapons.
3. Mexican Mafia1999-10-2945mWhether by land, sea, or sky, Amado Carrillo Fuentes delivered narcotics to the United States by synergizing cartel operations in Mexico, and by finding new ways to compel authorities to either acquiesce or pay the ultimate price.
4. Japanese Yakuza1999-10-2946mThe Yakuza in Japan can be traced back to the 17th century, but their true origin remains a mystery. Their expertise revolves around strict codes of conduct enforced by serious punishment and an innate ability to legitimize dirty money.
5. The Godfather vs. the President1999-10-3146mNew Orleans was the first city to experience the rise and expansion of Cosa Nostra on American soil. By 1947, Carlos Marcello had gone from a teenage street tough to a Louisiana crime boss with strong ties to other national organizations.
6. The Mafia in Italy Today1999-11-0545mBy the 1960s la Cosa Nostra in Italy and the United States began operating a narcotics network that would rapidly expand into a colossus, but within two decades, Italian Judge Giovanni Falcone was determined to dismantle the entire system.
7. Colombian/Latin-American Cartels1999-11-0646mNo other country in the world understands the vicious struggle between the global narcotics empire and law enforcement more deeply than Colombia. One man stood at the center of this struggle in the late 20th century- Pablo Escobar.
8. The Rise and Fall of La Cosa Nostra in America1999-11-0645mAs Prohibition took effect in the 1920s in New York City, criminals such as Tommy Gaetano Lucchese saw an opportunity to form what eventually became an extensive business network that would grow at an enormous rate over subsequent decades.
9. Jamaican/Caribbean Gangs1999-11-1245mLester Lloyd Coke, otherwise known as Jim Brown, was the leader of the much-feared Jamaican criminal organization called the Shower Posse that was responsible for highly profitable money-laundering operations and running drugs and weapons.
10. City Gangs1999-11-1346mRaymond Lee Washington and nine men founded the Crips street gang that, along with the Bloods, became an organized force on the streets of L.A in the second half of the 20th century at a time when the city was simmering with discontent.
11. Vietnamese Crime Gangs: The New Threat1999-11-1346mCriminal organizations originating from Vietnam after the Vietnam War have spread worldwide, including the Pacific Rim, Australia, and the United States. These violent groups specialize in home invasion, computer theft, and counterfeiting.
12. The Mob in Europe1999-11-1945mThe unification of the European economy in the 1950s allowed organized criminal groups to tap into lucrative new markets in Western Europe and discover how to profoundly profit from narcotics, extortion, and new high-tech computer crimes.
13. Organized Crime: A Global Menace1999-11-2046mIn the 20th century, as global criminal organizations experienced a crackdown on their national activities, some began to seek international partnerships to increase business and to stay ahead of the curve of law enforcement stratagem.
14. The Nuclear Mafia2000-01-3146mAs the world's Black Market grows to include nuclear arms and material, law enforcement has increased its surveillance to prevent the nuclear mafia from possessing weapons that could be used as leverage against governments worldwide.
15. Governments and Organized Crime: The Ultimate Betrayal2000-11-2046mIn the world of crime, accomplices come in many forms, including corrupt government officials who collaborate with, and benefit from, their ties to organized crime. Among other countries, Mexico, China, and Jamaica are examined in depth.
16. Lords of Death: Murderous Minds2000-11-2046mThe single trait that links all crime lords and the organizations they operate is: murder. Forensic scientists and criminal profilers from law enforcement offer unique insight into the psychological motivations that drive humans to kill.

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Robert Stack
Self - Narrator

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Lords of the Mafia has 1 season and 16 episodes.

When did Lords of the Mafia first air?

Lords of the Mafia first aired in 1999.

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Yes, Lords of the Mafia is an ongoing series.

What genre is Lords of the Mafia?

Lords of the Mafia is classified as Documentary, Crime.