Gangster movies that you simply must watch if you are a movie lover! And because we believe that they don't make them anymore!
The best gangster movies reveal the unforgettable of all time a treasure trove of movie characters, unforgettable twists and turns, which drew their stories directly from gangsta life. This proverbially writes the best stories! This is also why there have always been gangster movies one of the most interesting genres of Hollywood.
It appears to be the golden age of Hollywood is over. Yes, the movies we used to watch sometimes don't exist anymore. That the genre of gangster movies is slow emptied the treasury of ideas. The latest in this dying line of films is the rather unsuccessful Gotti (2018). This is also why we at the editorial office have decided to search through the film archives and compile a list of films that you will really enjoy. The films are not "ranked" by importance... because they are all on our "must" list and you simply must see them if you are a film buff and love true film classics!
Casino - 1995
While Las Vegas seems to have more in common with Disneyland than Copacabana, Casino is a reminder Martin Scorsese, that the desert oasis is built on the basis of the interests of different societies and politics. The film tells the story of Sam "Ace" Rothstein - as a reinterpretation of the real-life character, Lefty Rosenthal. The film beautifully portrays the story of someone who wants to go his own way and those around him who want to take advantage glittering palaces as cover where murders and crimes take place.
Goodfellas - 1990
The dual narrative is a hallmark of many celebrity gangster films Martin Scorsese. However, it is in the movie Goodfellas in a way, particularly effective, as it not only gives the context of the story itself, the latter of which refers to the usual elements of all mafia films, but with a narrator who explains and adds a whole new level of depth to the genre. It's a classic and a must-see movie movie lovers ranks among those few who are written right at the top.
Carlito's Way
Although moviegoers will want the director's cooperation Brian De Palma and Al Pacino probably best remembered for the movie Scarface, we can't deny that their collaboration again in the film Carlitos's way - almost 10 years later - is somehow cinematic a gangster classic. In an interesting way, De Palma develops the story of Carlito and the life path he used to build his empire, and skillfully connects the cruel world of the mafia and gangsters with a romantic story and the internal struggle between good and evil. The film is constantly imbued with uncertainty and tension of inevitability and a sense of dread. As a viewer, you will feel an overwhelming sense of unease throughout the film. And that is exactly what makes Carlito's Way such a very special film.
A Bronx Tale - 1993
Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri in this intense drama, they give the audience a thrilling performance of a boy torn between his strict, hard-working and kind-hearted father and the violent but charismatic mob boss. A story that is not only about growing up, but also about issues related to love, race, duty and heroism. Definitely a classic, which should not be overlooked!
The Godfather - Trilogy - 1972
A masterpiece Francisco Ford Coppola remain the genre's most important film of all time. Although he was Francis was only 30 years old when the film was made, is a literary work Maria Puza successfully adapted to the screen with his personal touch. The latter allowed him to be the central character Michael Corleone removed from the typical Italian gangster. Michael thus remains throughout the film a person who is bloody under the skin and in whom the typical battle between good and evil is fought. It is this contrast with typical heroism and idealism that gives the character a special appeal. And the movie Godfather cult status unprecedented. A must for all young film lovers who haven't seen the film yet.
Once Upon a Time in America - 1984
While we will be the director Sergio Leon perhaps best remembered for the works in western movies, having created titles such as A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West, he tested his inexhaustible knowledge in one of the extremely cult films Once Upon a Time in America. For most, the fact that it was also surprising Sergio Leone turned down the Godfather movie and a few years later decided to enter a new popular genre. The result is a film that, thanks to an unforgettable performance by Robert De Niro, weaves together a typical and excellent gangster story about friends who, in the midst of a difficult youth, promised each other eternal loyalty and were faced with successes and losses on the gangster path.
Pulp Fiction - 1994
Bizarre and controversial Quentin Tarantino has shown a unique ability to jump from genre to genre. And Pulp Fiction will probably be a movie that movie lovers will be filled with forever. In fact, it was born out of Quentin's love for gangster films, atypical plots and different storytelling. The storytelling is what this movie is all about most special as the story runs parallel and non-linear. It features various characters who are in one point of the film linked into wholeness and destiny or movie climax. A masterpiece that you would Quentin earned a golden statuette, but was overlooked.
Scarface - 1983
Brian DePalma is deserving of another film on our list. The film outlines a portrait Tony Montanae - played perfectly by Al Pacino. The point of the film is to show the differences that define us - the origins that define us. The story depicts someone who has risen above the average of the society and caste he belongs to. A meteoric success Tony Montana is a typical rise of a gangster with all the sugars of the genre itself.
The Unattached - 1987
Critics and the public agree that the film Brian De Palma - The Untouchables – a classic masterpiece. Famous, cruel and bigger than the portrayal of the mafia warlord - Al Capone, who ruled Chicago during the Prohibition era. It is a classic struggle between good and evil, but everything is enhanced by an exceptional cast with stars like them Kevin Costner as a federal agent Eliot Ness, Robert De Niro as a gang leader Al Capone and Sean Connery like Malone. The latter character is the one who knows the way to defeat the mob: shoot fast and shoot first.
