Did anyone else see this?

I saw it in the theater back in the 70's too and I think it was on double bill with either Capone or French Connection II. Then I saw it again on cable during the 80's when Golan Globus (sp?) inexplicably cut it to around 85 minutes although I couldn't remember what exactly was cut out.

"Lepke" and "Breakout" would be an excellent double bill. Unfortunately, I didn't see either on their initial release, but I've caught them both recently on video.

This is a very entertaining B-movie with a top-notch cast, almost comical at times with its treatment of gangster and Jewish culture. Barry Miller is terrific as the little Lepke, as are Anjanette Comer as his wife, Vic Tayback as his partner/rival in crime, and Milton Berle as his father-in-law. And oy vey! What a hammy delight Tony Curtis is in the title role, may he rest in peace (or it it pieces?).

1975 was a great year for films like this, before the blockbuster mentality took over. 7/10 stars.