Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans
2017|71 min|Documentary
THE STORY
Birthed with a bootlegger's dough, The New York Americans played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers were even dreamed of. They were lovable losers, capturing the spirit of the roaring 20s. Soon enough the good times came to an end for Big Bill Dwyer - their bootlegger owner and the team. Red Dutton the fiery red head from the Canadian wheat belt moved the team in name and spirit to Brooklyn in a heroic quest to save the Amerks!
THE STORY
Birthed with a bootlegger's dough, The New York Americans played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers were even dreamed of. They were lovable losers, capturing the spirit of the roaring 20s. Soon enough the good times came to an end for Big Bill Dwyer - their bootlegger owner and the team. Red Dutton the fiery red head from the Canadian wheat belt moved the team in name and spirit to Brooklyn in a heroic quest to save the Amerks!
CAST & CREW
Cast
Len Arminio
Larry King
Kevin Shea
Andy Sparling
Director
Dale Morrisey
INFORMATION
Production company
Wandering Journalist Productions
Genre
Documentary
Released
2017
Age rating
PG
LANGUAGES
Audio
English
Subtitles
None