The Godfather…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1972) Vito Corleone is the aging Don of the Corleone Mafia Family. His youngest son Michael has returned …
The Godfather: Part 2…
Gangster Movies: The original Godfather is a brilliant work. It is in a sense a voyeuristic delight, allowing us to see …
Goodfellas…
“As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a gangster.” — Henry Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1955.
Gangster Movies: …
Pulp Fiction…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1994) Quentin Tarantino directed, co-wrote, and co-stars in this cinematic masterpiece. Pulp Fiction is best known for its …
Scarface…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1983) Remake of the classic gangster film of the same name, Scarface, made in 1932. Our story follows …
Casino…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1995) This Martin Scorsese film, based on a true story, depicts the Janus-like quality of the Las Vegas …
Scarface 1932…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1932) “Big Louis Costillo”, last of the old world style gang leaders is slain and his former right …
White Heat…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1949) Cody Jarrett is the sadistic leader of a ruthless gang of cut throat criminals. Afflicted by terrible …
The Public Enemy…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1931) Tom Powers and Matt Doyle are best friends and fellow gangsters, working their way up through the …
Little Caesar…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1931) With Little Caesar and Public Enemy (1931) Warner Brothers established themselves as the Studio that could produce …
Bonnie and Clyde…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1967) Bonnie Parker is bored with life and wants a change. She gets her chance when she meets …
Get Carter…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1971) A vicious London gangster, Jack Carter, travels to Newcastle for his brother’s funeral. He begins to suspect …
Donnie Brasco…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1997) This true story follows undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. …
Carlitos Way…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1993) Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) is released from jail after serving five years of a much longer stretch. …
Once Upon a Time in America…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1984) Epic, episodic tale of the lives of a small group of New York City Jewish gangsters spanning …
Millers Crossing…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1990) It’s Prohibition era 1930s as Mob wars tear apart the city of crime boss Leo and his …
The Departed…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 2006) In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop …
King of New York…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1990) Drug lord Frank White (Christopher Walken) is released from Sing-Sing prison after serving a number of years …
State of Grace…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1990) Terry Noonan returns home to New York’s Hells Kitchen after a ten year absence. He soon hooks …
The Untouchables…
Gangster Movies: (ca. 1987) In 1919 the Volstead Act was passed which made provisions for the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment, …
