The 2 will do whatever it takes to get the promotion, even if it means breaking the law.Critically accliamed and hailed by many as the French 'Heat'.
A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did.Blistering depiction of life in Venice Beach and racism. A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, which sets off repercussions that will shake his family to its very core in this action thriller.Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris and William Hurt star in this film about a man trying to escape his past life and the people that won't allow him to. A recently released ex-con and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes awry.One of Steve McQueen's many memorable performances.
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in five days.With the release of Oldboy in 2003, the film soon gained cult status and Oh-Dae Su, the main character, quickly became an icon in cinema.If it wasn't for 'A Prophet' this would be considered the best French gangster film ever. An experienced cop and his rookie partner patrol the streets of East Los Angeles while trying to keep the gang violence under control.The film focuses mostly on the police's side during the height of the Regan commissioned 'war on drugs'.
The boss of a major crime syndicate orders his lieutenant to bring a rogue gang of drug traffickers in line, a job that gets passed on to his long-suffering subordinate.After taking a decade long break from the Yakuza/gangster genre, acclaimed director and actor Takeshi Kitano returns and all hell breaks loose in this violent gangster film.
He becomes infamous for killing police officers. At the same time, Jimmy (Koo) looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.Sequel to the 2005 film featuring returning cast members and an even crazier protagonist. A longtime thief, planning his next job, tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager connected to an earlier heist, and a hell-bent F.B.I Agent looking to bring him and his crew down.Ben Affleck stars and directs this film about bank robbers in Boston. Several yakuza from Tokyo are sent to Okinawa to help end a gang war.
A tale of greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends: a mafia enforcer and a casino executive, compete against each other over a gambling empire, and over a fast living and fast loving socialite.Scorsese's an De Niro's fifth collaboration is nothing short of extraordinary. In these movies, they popularise the idea and image of honourable criminal gang members, thus making them look so ‘cool’. Dialog heavy, violent and very funny. Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo.A powerful epic centered around three friends taking different paths while trying to stay alive in the violent Hispanic gang subculture of 1970's East L.A.
Former musician and gunslinger El Mariachi arrives at a small Mexican border town after being away for a long time.
Launched the career of Tony Leung - the star of 'Infernal Affairs', 'Chungking Express' and 'Hero'.
But in case you're thinking this list is only Italian Mafia, you're dead wrong.
Scampia Vele is the corbusian architecture which has become a stronghold for Mafia of Naples, Italy.The only Italian gangster film on the list. Not all of them have a happy ending, as some pay the price at the end of the movies. A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.John Woo's first blockbuster. This is also inspired by a true story which lends a sense of credence and authenticity to the film.Brad Pitt steals the show as a gypsy prizefighter. As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok (Yam) faces competition from his godsons. Dark, slow and very violent, this film considered to be one of the greatest gangster films of all time and Edward James Olmos's magnum opus - both as an actor and director. a list of 100 titles
The highlight of the film is Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken's great chemistry and scene together.Vince Cassel perfectly portrays the iconic French bandit Mesrine for a second outing.
Released from prison, Taesik goes to live with an adopted mother. Directed by Brian De Palma - the man that gave us 'Scarface' and 'Carlito's Way'. The Basque mob is the only gangster element here but it's still a modern great and will be remade by Hollywood soon. The cinematography, directing and writing is unmatched in Brazilian cinema. You should see this for the cinematogrpahy and camera work alone.
Popular gangster movies were rife with moral praise; often creating heroes and One film in particular that is condemned in this way isAt the center of the film is a struggle between Muslim and Corsican French cultures.
Director: Karthik Subbaraj | Stars: Siddharth, Bobby …
What more would one expect from a Scorsese gangster picture?Depp finds a rare balance of emotional depth in playing a dual role as an FBI agent (Joseph Pistone) who becomes someone new after infiltrating the mob (Donnie Brasco).
Also stars Sean Penn in an Oscar worthy role, as well as Luis Guizman as Pachanga and John Leguizamo as Benny Blanco. Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.A satchel full of money, a pyschopathic killer, the Mexican cartel and Tommy Lee Jones as a philosophical sherriff. In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek marries a call girl, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood. From the writer of 'City of God'. De Niro gives one of This is the most iconic gangster film ever made. A friendship is formed between an ex-gangster, and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him.A very slow paced film from the man that gave us 'Election Vol.