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May 23, 2023 · That said, gangster movies have been around for ages, ever since the surprise hit of Josef von Sternberg's film Underworld in 1927, which is generally accepted as the first-ever gangster film. Here are my picks for the best movies about gangs and gangsters, spanning everything from America to Europe to Asia, from 1920s gangsters to modern-day ...
- Georgia May
Nov 9, 2023 · If you've seen those classics but still have a hankering for a good gangster movie that isn't about the traditional Mafia, the following underrated titles will fit the bill. In each case, they deliver plenty of entertainment.
- Mike Mcgranaghan
Take in epic shootouts and wiseguy patter when you watch the best gangster and crime movies in cinema.
- Public Enemy (1931) Based on Beer and Blood, an unpublished novel written by two former newspapermen, William A. Wellman’s pre-Code gangster film gave James Cagney the role that would define his career.
- White Heat (1949) James Cagney became known for tough guy roles in the early days of Hollywood talkies, giving audiences someone whose criminal exploits they could cheer for—at least until the Production Code imposed strict guidelines to ensure no one wanted to emulate him in real life.
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Characterized as a “rallying cry” announcing the New Hollywood era at a time already full of turbulent change, Arthur Penn’s chronicle of Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) and Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) inches toward the more open portrayals of sex and violence that the Production Code prohibited, and this film’s enormous success enabled later on.
- Get Carter (1971) British crime exploded in popularity in the late 1960s and ‘70s, and Michael Caine was often the face of its jazziest, most violent expressions.
Aug 20, 2023 · A list of the best gangster movies of all time, including obvious favorites like Goodfellas and The Godfather with surprises in between.
Sep 30, 2024 · Goodfellas, an iconic mobster film directed by Martin Scorsese, is a gritty exploration of life within the Mafia. It's based on the true story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), a small-time gangster climbing the ranks of organized crime.
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May 9, 2022 · Gangster movies have been around for at least nine decades, hooking fans with the tried-and-true formula of street-smart criminals rising through the ranks of organized crime (or, in some...
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