Eliot Ness and the Untouchables: The Historical Reality and the Film and Television Depictions
Describes and analyzes the fictional depictions of Eliot Ness and his rivalry with gang leader Al Capone. Two television movies, the 1987 Hollywood release, and the two television series (including information for each episode) which explored the Untouchables are discussed. Preceding the descriptions of the fictional accounts, brief histories of Ness, Capone, and Capone's successor Frank Nitti are provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
