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Nov 28, 2023 · As a young man, he was trained to continue the family business which partly explains his nickname “Bill the Butcher.” An imposingly tall and strongly built man, he had an explosive temperament. He was a notorious street fighter who used the dirty means of kicking, biting and eye-gouging to hurt his opponents.
Bill the Butcher. Full Name: William Poole. Profession: Gangster. Nationality: American. Biography: The leader of the New York City gang Bowery Boys, he was the inspiration for the character of William "Bill the Butcher" Cutting (portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis) in Martin Scorsese 's 2002 film "Gangs of New York". Born: July 24, 1821.
Dec 20, 2002 · Gangs of New York: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent. In 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher; his father's killer.
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Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio) uses his father’s knife to kill Bill (Daniel Day-Lewis). BINGE MORE: https://youtu.be/VUW1LjBO_4A Credits: © 2002 Miramax Films...
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Mar 16, 2022 · The killer of Amsterdam's father is gang leader and aspiring politician William Cutting, whose incredibly apt nickname is "Bill the Butcher." Bill's unique look, ruthless attitude and peculiar ...
William Poole, often misidentified as Bill the Butcher, carved his place in history as one of the most notorious anti-immigrant gangsters, inspiring Martin Scorsese’s iconic character in “Gangs of New York.” However, his violent journey culminated in a tragic end at the age of 33. The Early Years of Bill the Butcher An 1888 engraving of ...
Jul 2, 2015 · Back in 2002, when director Martin Scorcese released his acclaimed film Gangs of New York, he introduced a whole generation to the character of the vicious gang leader William Poole, more popularly known as Bill The Butcher. The narrative, while impressive, did jettison historical accuracy in favor of dramatic tension.
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