'The Untouchables' (1987)

In many ways, Al Capone feels like the role De Niro was born to play, and one that in today's cinema world, you might expect to earn some acting accolades. But for some reason, it was Connery's Irish-cum-Chicagoan-cum-Scottish turn as the incorruptible old timer Jim Malone that garnered him his only acting Oscar - an accolade that feels like a reward for his entire career rather than this particular performance. And even though it may stray from the truth, the film is still deserving of its reputation, however the more pertinent question is whether Eliot Ness is as deserving of his. How instrumental was he in taking down Capone? How many members of the 'Untouchables' were there? And what is the best way to ruffle the feathers of the leader of a criminal empire?! Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down!

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