The Montreal Mafia: Vito Rizzuto's Reign and Retribution

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 Montreal06:09 Vito Rizzuto's Rise to Power11:20 The Drug Trade and Mafia Dynamics 28:32 Vito Rizzuto's Imprisonment and Aftermath34:06 The Fall of the Rizzuto Family 39:27 Conclusion and Upcoming SeriesTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/3Iqs2s6BOUlYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: [email protected] Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/