The film Billy Bathgate is inspired by the notorious crime families of the 1920s and 1930s. The story follows a young man's rapid ascent from humble gopher to trusted right-hand man in Dutch Schultz' criminal organization. Schultz is impressed by the youth's potential and takes him under his wing, introducing him to a world where wealth and prosperity coexist with peril and mortality.
Billy Bathgate
In 1935, 15-year-old Billy Bathgate embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he learns the ins and outs of the criminal underworld under the guidance of rising crime boss Dutch Schultz, while navigating his first romantic feelings.
