Andrea Ciriaco is a senior writer for Collider who is an expert in Hollywood history and all things Classic Movies.
For decades, gangsters and mobsters have intrigued audiences and were popularized by classic films such as The Public Enemy, The Godfather, and Goodfellas. While audiences marvel over the iconic visual qualities of the genre, like three-piece pin-striped suits, spotless spats, and sharp fedoras, there are also certain elements, including intense gunfights or suspenseful confrontations that bring an enhanced level of excitement to any movie-goer's experience.
The Gentlemen R Mickey Pearson, a wealthy American living in London, has built a successful marijuana empire. Planning to cash out, he announces his intention to sell the business, sparking a wave of criminal intrigue. Rival gangs, ambitious newcomers, and corrupt officials all vie for control, leading to a series of betrayals and power plays. As Mickey tries to secure his retirement, he faces challenges from all sides, including a cunning private investigator who complicates matters further.
The Untouchables RCrimeDramaHistorical During Prohibition, Treasury agent Eliot Ness sets out to stop ruthless Chicago gangster Al Capone, and assembles a small, incorruptible team to help him. Black Mass R Black Mass is a crime drama biography based on the true story of one of the most notorious criminals in U.S. History, Whitey Bulger. When Bulger's turf is encroached on by a rival mafia family, the Angiulo brothers, the death of one of his own mafia family members leads him to join his long-time friend and become an informant for the FBI to exact his revenge - and push the Angiulo's out of his turf.
True Romance R A whirlwind romance between a loner and a prostitute takes a dangerous turn when they come into possession of valuable contraband. As they head to California to make a sale that could start their new life together, they are pursued by mobsters and law enforcement, setting the stage for a showdown that challenges their commitment to each other.
The Departed R An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston. Scarface R An ambitious Cuban refugee embraces the criminal underworld to achieve wealth and status in Miami. As his power grows, his enemies multiply, setting the stage for betrayal and a struggle for survival. His life becomes a cautionary tale of greed and its ultimate consequences, painting a vivid picture of the high cost of the criminal American dream.
Goodfellas R 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.
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