The Untouchables (1959)
S01E16 The St. Louis Story
Episode Overview
In the spring of 1931, St. Louis erupted in gang violence as Tim Harrington, the city's longstanding crime boss, faced a formidable challenge from the ambitious Joe Courtney. Seeking to mediate, the seasoned Dink Conway arranges a meeting at the Jockey Club. During their discussion, Dink highlights the outdated methods of shootouts and cash transactions they're relying on. He proposes a more strategic approach that includes establishing fronts for their operations and maintaining proper records to evade federal scrutiny, recalling the fate of Al Capone as a cautionary tale.