Mafia Power Play


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary investigates disturbing links that have been uncovered between Russian-born players in the National Hockey League and the Russian Mafia. Stars holding multimillion dollar contracts have been subjected to intimidation and extortion; while Russian crime figures have used their hockey conne

Film Details

Also Known As
Frontline (10/12/99), Sports and Organized Crime
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary investigates disturbing links that have been uncovered between Russian-born players in the National Hockey League and the Russian Mafia. Stars holding multimillion dollar contracts have been subjected to intimidation and extortion; while Russian crime figures have used their hockey connections to establish bases in the United States and Canada. Through interviews with FBI agents, police, athletes, and figures from within the international world of organized crime, the program raises issues about the level of influence and extortion between Russian-born athletes in North America and the underworld of organized crime.

Film Details

Also Known As
Frontline (10/12/99), Sports and Organized Crime
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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