Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia

Frank Sinatra's barkeep father and midwife mother had loose affiliations with organized crime that assisted Frank in his rise to stardom. John F Kennedy' father's bootlegging past cultivated criminal connections that helped him to run for President.

Season 1

S1 • E1

EP 2 ⏱ 47 min

After the Election

Kennedy wins the Presidency. Robert Kennedy, hellbent on cracking down on the Mafia, was appointed Attorney General. When Hoover discovers a love triangle, he tells the President to cut all ties with the Mafia, including Sinatra.

Season 1

S1 • E2

Overview

With his mafia wiseguy links and access to entertainment industry star power, Frank Sinatra helped John F. Kennedy into the White House in 1960. But it all came to a bitter end.

First Air Date

2024-08-07

Last Air Date

2024-08-07

Language

English

Credits

David Harvey — Director

Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia (2024)

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