Johnny Caspar

John Caspar

Miller's Crossing

Miller's Crossing (1990)

Runnin' things

Crime boss

Unknown city (probably New Orleans)

Johnny Caspar is the boss of the rival Italian gang in a city run by Irish crime boss Leo O'Bannon. Tired of getting "the high hat" from Leo after being denied permission to kill bookie Bernie Bernbaum, Johnny decides to declare war and eventually forces Leo underground, taking over the city and "runnin' things" himself. Johnny is even assisted and advised by the savvy Tom Regan, who used to work for Leo until they had a falling out over Bernie's sister, Verna. However, Johnny soon discovers that "runnin' things ain't all gravy," and finds that his strong beliefs in "friendship, character and ethics" don't mean much in a world where everyone seems to be looking out only for themselves.