15 best movies about the mafia

1. Godfather

The Godfather

• USA, Italy, 1972.
• Epic gangster drama.
• Duration: 175 minutes.
• IMDb: 9,2.

Francis Ford Coppola epic tells the story of the Corleone mafia family. The head of the clan, Don Vito, whom everyone calls Godfather, gives his daughter in marriage. At the same time, his favorite son, Michael returns home after the war. The latter did not wish to have anything to do with the dark deeds of his father. However, the attack on Vito Corleone changes everything.

"The Godfather" is considered not only an exemplary gangster film, but also an example of one of the most penetrating transformations of character for the history of cinema. Al Pacino plays a modest young man, the hero of the war, which under the circumstances turns into a cruel and cold-hearted Mafia boss.

Trilogy Coppola gave the audience memorable characters, legendary scenes (like the famous episode of the horse head) and disassembled on catchy quotes: "I will make him an offer he can not refuse", "Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer" and many others.

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2. Face with a scar

Scarface

• United States, 1983.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 170 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Cuban criminal Tony Montana is going to engage with a criminal past and start a new life. But circumstances force the hero once again engage in a dark case. Fearlessness and nerves of steel allow Tony rapidly climb to the top of the criminal world of Miami.

The image created Al Pacino in this film by Brian De Palma, is very different from the noble Sicilian mobster Michael Corleone in Coppola's landmark trilogy. Name Tony Montana has become almost a household word. This character craves wealth and unlimited power, which is seeking, do not hesitate to dubious ways.

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3. Once upon time in America

Once Upon a Time in America

• USA, Italy, 1984.
• Criminal historical drama.
• Duration: 229 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,4.

Half a century of history, shown through the eyes of David Aaronson, nicknamed Noodles, takes place in the Jewish quarter of New York. A gang of teenagers, step by step transformed into kings of the underworld era of Prohibition.

The film directed by Sergio Leone did not immediately received recognition from critics and audiences. The fact is that for distribution in the US censors slashed and remount the picture. Twisted tape so lost all the author's intent and failed miserably.

The director's version is considered one of the best paintings in the criminal genre, and the role of David Aaronson cemented Robert De Niro role bad guy with a complex fate.

4. The untouchables

The Untouchables

• United States, 1987.
• Crime drama, thriller.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

The famous gangster Al Capone illegally sells alcohol during Prohibition. But there are people who are determined to stop the head of the mafia: a fearless cop Jim Malone, shooter Giuseppe Petri and accountant Oscar Wallace.

This film legendary Brian De Palma did not in the least due to the stellar composition: the main role was played by Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery is very bright. His last acting work has brought well-deserved "Oscar".

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5. Good guys

Goodfellas

• United States, 1990.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 146 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,7.

An aspiring mobster Henry Hill wants to be cool and to be respected. Together with criminals Jimi Conway and Tommy DeVito character cranks diverse portfolio case and dark, gradually becoming a real gangster.

No list of gangster movie is complete without pictures Martin Scorsese. Stylish film "Goodfellas" is considered the gold standard crime drama. Special admiration is filmed in one shot without editing a three-minute scene in which Henry and his girlfriend go to the club "Copacabana" through the back door.

It is said that Scorsese came up with this episode, after he was not allowed to shoot at the main entrance, where it is constantly crowded with people. So thanks to the coincidence, there was one of the most iconic scenes in the movie.

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6. A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale

• USA, 1993.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 121 min.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Sonny, head of the Italian mafia in the Bronx, killing a man in broad daylight. Accidental witness to the crime becomes a nine Calogero. But the boy does not give authorities the murderer, and therefore becomes the darling of the leader of the mafia. But Calogero's father - a simple bus driver - does not approve of this.

Directorial debut of Robert De Niro in his time has passed unnoticed and did not receive awards, but no less important and interesting. This is a serious story about the severity and consequences of the choice, the complexities of relations between parents and children about the mistakes redemption that is sometimes given a very hard time.

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7. Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way

• USA, 1993.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 143 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,9.

Released from prison, Carlito Brigante decides to break with his criminal past and start an honest life. That's just his nephew got involved in a criminal adventure, but because the former mafioso must once again take up the old.

Al Pacino, who made his name on such films as "The Godfather" and "Scarface", again played criminal and drug dealer, but did it so skillfully and self-sufficient, which ultimately turned out absolutely new form.

Viewers will be incredibly interesting to observe the inner metamorphosis of the main character. Looking at the character Al Pacino, involuntarily begin to believe that even a hardened criminal is able to change for the better.

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8. Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

• USA, 1994.
• Black crime comedy.
• Duration: 154 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,9.

Thugs Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield in between lead philosophical discussions between showdowns. Meanwhile, their mysterious boss Marsellus Wallace discusses with the boxer Butch fight that need to lose. Vincent also need to perform the important mission - to entertain the precious wife of Marsellus. And for that best suit dancing to Chuck Berry.

Quentin Tarantino - a recognized representative of postmodernism in film. The director likes to be inspired by the genre films. Therefore, his own paintings, as it were woven of iconic pieces of works.

Thus tarantinovsky tapes themselves acquire cult status. For example, a scene from "Pulp Fiction" familiar to almost every fan of the movie, whether it's a dance at the local dance competition in the restaurant or talking about cultural differences between Europe and America.

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9. Casino

Casino

• USA, 1995.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 178 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

The film tells the difficult history of the formation of gambling in the United States through the prism of friends of Sam Ace Rothstein and Nicky Santoro. The first falls in love with Ginger mercantile drug addict, and the second is making serious trouble associated with organized crime.

Documentary and dramatic film "Casino" - the third "gangster" Scorsese project. Prior to this, the director has removed the film "Mean Streets" and "Goodfellas." Master managed to once again show great wrong side of the underworld.

And yet now he adorned his incomparable talent, Robert De Niro, who played the charismatic mafia bigwigs.

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10. Donnie Brasco

donnie Brasco

• United States, 1997.
• Criminal biographical drama.
• Duration: 127 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

Young FBI agent by the name Donnie Brasco is introduced into the ranks of the mafia. Gradually, he approaches with an aging mobster named for Lefty. Soon, however, Donnie will have to choose between friend and devotion to duty.

Colorful crime drama Mike Newell's "Donnie Brasco" tells the real story of FBI Joseph Pistone, who worked for many years under cover. Luxury the cast - a young Al Pacino and Johnny Depp - provided the film critical acclaim and cult status.

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11. road to Perdition

Road to Perdition

• United States, 2002.
• Crime drama.
• Duration: 117 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,7.

The film is about gangsters disassembly during the Great Depression. The boy accidentally discovers what is really involved in his father. It turns out, an exemplary family man Michael Sullivan - a dangerous gangster. Now the hero will have to go against the Mafia, to save her own son.

Retronuar stern gangster, shot on the eponymous graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. "Road to Perdition" - the second full-length work of a talented British director Sam Mendes. The film had the same resounding success as the previous picture director "American Beauty." But critics appreciated the tape is very high.

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12. Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York

• United States, 2002.
• Criminal historical drama.
• Duration: 167 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

The action takes place in New York mid XIX century. Lower Manhattan is becoming a place of combat gangs "native" Americans and Irish immigrants.

The leader of "indigenous", nicknamed the Butcher killing the leader of the Irish. After this little son who died a long time gets in a correctional facility. Many years later the guy returns to his native region, to avenge his father.

Each of crime films Scorsese is remarkable in its own way, but it is in the historical drama "Gangs of New York" the master began a fruitful collaboration with DiCaprio. It continued "The Aviator," "The Departed," "Shutter Island" and "The Wolf of Wall Street."

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13. The Departed

The Departed

• United States, 2006.
• Crime drama, thriller.
• Duration: 151 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,5.

Two graduates of the Police Academy were on opposite sides of the barricades. Colin Sullivan - Mafiosi are embedded in the ranks of law enforcement, Billy Costigan - police, mishandled the Mafia. They both are looking for ways to destroy each other, but gradually the existence of a distorted reality is changing the inner world of the characters.

Hollywood adaptation of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs" won numerous awards. It is for "The Departed," Scorsese received his first and so far the only directorial "Oscar".

14. Gangster

american Gangster

• United States, 2007.
• Criminal biographical drama.
• Duration: 157 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

After the death of his boss - the head of Harlem mob - Frank Lucas decides to create his own drug cartel. He is the manage: the hero imports heroin directly from Southeast Asia, using a unique method of smuggling. Lucas makes a quick walk up the hill, but principled and honest cop Richie Roberts is going to stop this lawlessness.

The work on the film was attended by some of the brightest movie stars: in the director's chair proved by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington. Oddly enough, the incredible story of a friendship drug lord and police based on real events. Director even advised real Richie Roberts and Frank Lucas.

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15. Eastern Promises

Eastern Promises

• UK, Canada, USA, 2007.
• Crime drama, thriller.
• Duration: 101 min.
• IMDb: 7,6.

The daughter of Russian immigrants, Anna worked as a midwife at a London hospital. Once the heroine finds a diary died in childbirth girls and learns that the cheating was taken from Russia, were forced to use drugs and prostitution. Own investigation leads Anna to the Russian mafia.

Critics praised the work of Russian mobsters played Viggo Mortensen. To reliably appear in this role, the actor spent several months studying Russian language and culture.

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