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The Untouchables (film)

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The Untouchables is a 1987 crime drama film based on the 1959 television series, and follows Eliot Ness's autobiographical account of his efforts to bring gangster Al Capone to justice during the Prohibition era. It was directed by Brian De Palma and adapted by David Mamet, and stars Kevin Costner as Ness, Sean Connery as Irish-American beat cop Jim Malone, and Robert De Niro as Capone.

Connery received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film. The Untouchables became a solid hit, grossing over $76 million in the US.

A prequel, The Untouchables: Capone Rising, is in production. Directed by Brian De Palma, the film's plot details the story of Al Capone's rise to power.
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