The first films about the underworld became insanely popular, and over the years the trend is only developing. After all, it is so interesting to immerse yourself in a completely different reality, which grows in parallel with our daily life. So keep the 20 best mafia and gangster movies that will brighten up more than one weekend!
1. The Godfather (1972)
Classics of the genre from Francis Coppola, without which this list would be incomplete. Don Corleone's story needs no introduction and is played by Marlon Brando himself.
2. Nicefellas (1990)
Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) loves gangsters all his life and dreams of becoming one of them. He is hired as an errand boy and is soon spotted by local bigwigs - Paulie Cicero (Paul Sorvino) and Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro).
3. Black Mass (2015)
Let's add something new to the list, and even with Johnny Depp in the lead role. The leader of the criminal gang, James Whitey Bulger, faces competitors who threaten the well-being of his family, but an FBI agent makes him an offer that cannot be refused.
4. Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
In pursuit of the American Dream, David Aaronson (Robert De Niro) becomes a serious crime boss. But good intentions push him to betray his friends.
5. The Departed (2006)
Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) takes care of young Colin Sullivan. And so Colin (Matt Damon) grows up and goes to the state police. The cast also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin and Mark Wahlberg.
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6. Scarface (1983)
Tony Montana (Al Pacino) and Manny Ribera (Stephen Bauer) are Cuban exiles who start working for drug lord Frank Lopez (Robert Lodge). Whatever they had to do for the sake of US documents and their own well-being.
7. Carlito's Way (1993)
The head of the Puerto Rican mafia, Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino), is released ahead of schedule thanks to his lawyer Dave Kleinfield (Sean Penn). Carlito has changed a lot and wants to break with the past, but the past is clearly against it.
8. Casino (1995)
Sam Rothstein (Robert De Niro) loves sweepstakes and is the best predictor of any match. Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) is his old friend, racketeer and security guard. Things go awry when Sam falls in love with Ginger (Sharon Stone) and takes risky steps to win her over.
9. Elections (2005)
The gangster drama Johnny To of Hong Kong follows the mysterious Hong Kong triad. Every two years, the organization selects a new leader, and this time, serious contradictions are brewing between competitors.
10. Gangster (2007)
After the death of his boss, humble driver Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) dreams of his own criminal empire. He is engaged in the import of heroin and considers himself a successful businessman, but the cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) has already left in his footsteps.
11. Road to Perdition (2002)
Mike Sullivan (Tom Hanks) lives the life of an exemplary and prosperous family man, but his eldest son (Tyler Hecklin) is haunted by the strange job of his father. By chance, the son becomes a witness to Mike's delicate problem, and his life is in jeopardy.
12. The Untouchables (1987)
Al Capone (Robert De Niro) won the favor of the city administration and arranged the supply of clandestine alcohol. Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner), an honest Treasury agent, is working against him.
13. King of New York (1990)
After being released from prison, gangster Frank White (Christopher Walken) plans to become the only drug lord in the city. He ruthlessly destroys rivals and wins the favor of society, but the anti-narcotics department declares war on him. The film also stars Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi, Wesley Snipes and others.
14. The Long Good Friday (1980)
Old gangster Harold Shend (Bob Hoskins) decides to go into legal business.But because of this, his wife (Helen Mirren), mother, friends and relatives are under threat.
15.22 Bullets: Immortal (2010)
Mafioso Charlie Matei (Jean Reno) wants to retire and take a break from the hectic life, but his companions are against. Miraculously, Charlie survived even after being shot at point-blank range, although doctors removed 22 bullets from his body.
16. Dealer (1996)
Frank (Kim Bodnia) and Tonny (Mads Mikkelsen) sell cocaine and cheat newbies. But it was like a black cat crossed the road for a couple, and the whole next week did not go according to plan.
17. Prophet (2009)
Young Arab Malik (Takhar Rahim) ended up in a French prison and forced to carry out dangerous assignments of the Corsican gang. But Malik was able not only to cope with the situation, but also to benefit from it.
18. Irishman (2010)
Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), an American gangster and Irish-born, is a very real person. And this is his story, based on the book by police officer Rick Porrello.
19. Miller's Crossroads (1990)
This time, the Coen brothers decided to tell the story of the Irish gangster Leo (Albert Finney). One day his Italian "colleague" Johnny (John Polito) comes to him and asks for a small favor. True, Leo is not happy.
20. Johnny D. (2009)
Daring and stylish story - biography of bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp). He was a real star in his genre and could bypass any security systems. And only Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) is ready to spend his whole life catching the charismatic hero of the crowd.
