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Jimmy “The Gent” Burke: mastermind of brazen heists, blending cold calculation with street smarts. A true architect of chaos, his shadow looms large over the cat-and-mouse game of crime and justice.
Jimmy Burke Trivia
Which notorious criminal enterprise was Jimmy Burke primarily associated with during the 1970s and 1980s? (Advanced)
#1: The Gambino Crime Family
#2: The Winter Hill Gang
#3: The Lucchese Crime Family
#4: The Lufthansa Heist Crew
Jimmy Burke was famously involved in a major heist that inspired a Hollywood film. Which airport was the target of this notorious robbery? (Advanced)
#1: John F. Kennedy International Airport
#2: Los Angeles International Airport
#3: Logan International Airport
#4: Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Jimmy Burke Fun Facts
Jimmy Burke was a real-life gangster who was involved in the infamous Lufthansa heist, one of the largest cash thefts in American history, which inspired scenes in the movie "Goodfellas."
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Jimmy Burke was nicknamed 'The Gent' due to his polished appearance and meticulous style, which was unusual for someone involved in organized crime.
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Jimmy Burke Polls
Which aspect of Jimmy Burke's life intrigues you the most?
His role in the Lufthansa heist
His relationships with other mobsters
His rise within organized crime
The media portrayals of his character
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If Jimmy Burke were portrayed in a movie, which actor do you think would play him best?
Al Pacino
Robert De Niro
Johnny Depp
Leonardo DiCaprio
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Books:
The Outfit
by Richard Stark
The Town
by Chuck Hogan
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
by George V. Higgins
Characters:
Henry Hill (GoodFellas)
Tommy DeVito (Goodfellas)
Frank Abagnale Jr. (Catch Me If You Can)
Nicky Santoro (Casino)
Vincent Hanna (Heat)
Music:
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? by Louis Armstrong
God Bless the Child by Billie Holiday
Misty by Erroll Garner
Moanin' by Charles Mingus
Blue in Green by Miles Davis
Video Games:
L.A. Noire
Mafia: Definitive Edition
The Godfather: The Game
Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days
Gangsters: Organized Crime
Movies:
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