‘Scarface’ achieves cult status with Al Pacino in starring role
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THE MOB MUSEUM
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ORGANIZED CRIME & LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive exhibits.
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