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- A gangster film or gangster movie is a film belonging to a genre that focuses on gangs and organized crime. It is a subgenre of crime film, that may involve large criminal organizations, or small gangs formed to perform a certain illegal act. The genre is differentiated from Westerns and the gangs of that genre.
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May 23, 2023 · Gangs and gangsters come in many forms: mobsters, mafiosos, street thugs, and more. These movies are all about them.
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A gangster film or gangster movie is a film belonging to a genre that focuses on gangs and organized crime. It is a subgenre of crime film, that may involve large criminal organizations, or small gangs formed to perform a certain illegal act. The genre is differentiated from Westerns and the gangs of that genre.
Aug 20, 2023 · Our list of the 30 best gangster movies of all time includes films that span the globe and were produced in different time periods, with very different budgets. Whether sensational like De Palma’s Scarface or grounded like Singleton’s Boyz n the Hood , audiences have grown to see gangsters in new ways.
1. Goodfellas. 1990 2h 25m R. 8.7 (1.3M) Rate. 92 Metascore. The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. Director Martin Scorsese Stars Robert De Niro Ray Liotta Joe Pesci. 2. Once Upon a Time in America. 1984 3h 49m R. 8.3 (385K) Rate.
- 15 The Departed
- 14 American Gangster
- 13 Bonnie and Clyde
- 12 The Irishman
- 11 Scarface
- 10 The Usual Suspects
- 9 Black Mass
- 8 Public Enemies
- 7 Reservoir Dogs
- 6 Casino
This Best Picture winner is without a doubt a great flick to sink your teeth into if you want a gritty thriller that follows in the footsteps of other gangster flicks. The story sees William Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) play moles for opposing sides of the law. The Departedis an assessment of law and order, but flips...
With American Gangster, dipped his toe into the gangster movie genre, and the result is nothing less than superb. Set in New York in the 1960s, the film follows detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) as he attempts to bring down notorious Harlem drug lord, Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington). The film is very loosely based on the life and crimes of t...
Bonnie and Clyde is arguably the film that had the biggest influence on the gangster genre. The 1967 classic has been credited with inspiring such titles as The Godfather, The Departed, and True Romance among others. Starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the title characters, a real-life criminal couple that performed a string of robberies dur...
Another of the best Scorsese films; one which proved to be somewhat overlong and the most expensive film of his career. The film revolves around World War II veteran Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), who recalls becoming a hitmanfor the Mafia and eventually killing union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). With an ardent sense of Scorsese retracing his r...
With a script by Oliver Stone, and based on the novel of the same name, 1983's Scarface is a classic of the gangster genre. A remake of the 1932 film that shares its title, the story revolves around Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who evolves into a powerful drug lord when he takes over a cartel. Starring Al Pacino in one of his most famous roles, ...
The Usual Suspectswas a game-changer when it hit cinema screens in the summer of 1995. Told from the perspective of a small-time con man who is the sole survivor of a shoot-out aboard a docked ship, the film is famous for its many twists and turns, particularly the big reveal in the final few moments. With an ensemble cast made up of big names incl...
After a string of less successful films, Johnny Depp’s career bounced back with this banger of a gangster film detailing the meteoric rise and fall of Whitey Bulger. Black Massis a memoir of sorts of its character, an informant for FBI agent John Connelly (Joel Edgerton), while Bulger remains murdering and committing heinous acts. Many critics have...
Yet another Depp film that has made this list of gangster movies, and for good reason. Johnny Depp turns in a chilling performance yet again as notorious gangster John Dillinger. Audiences get the chance to witness Dillinger’s treachery and his ultimate downfall as a Robin Hood of the streets in Michael Mann's slick flick Public Enemies. This epic ...
Director, Quentin Tarantino, has dabbled in the gangster genre on a few occasions over the course of his long and illustrious career, but arguably his best effort is his very first. 1992's Reservoir Dogs crime film told in a nonlinear storytelling style. When a jewelry heist goes seriously wrong, those involved begin to suspect that there is a poli...
In Martin Scorsese's Casino, Robert De Niro plays Ace Rothstein, a Chicago mafia associate sent to Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino with enforcer Nicky Santoro. There, the two deal with several obstacles, including dealings with the FBI. Though not as well-received as Goodfellas or The Irishman, Casino was an intense film with an all-star cast. Asi...
- Richard Schertzer
Scorsese's 'Goodfellas' is hands down the greatest gangster movie ever made. Featuring an amazing soundtrack and a great cast including Joe Pesci in his unforgettable, Oscar-winning role as Tommy DeVito. 2. The Godfather. 1972 2h 55m R. 9.2 (2.1M) Rate. 100 Metascore.
Dec 6, 2023 · From groundbreaking projects like The Public Enemy and Little Caesar to modern-day classics like The Departed, The A.V. Club is sizing up the 20 greatest gangster films of all time.
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