212 Essential Gangsta Films
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AssassinsMovie · 1995 · 132m · Action, Adventure, CrimeRobert Rath is an assassin who only kills those he deems worthy. At a funeral, he plans to eliminate a powerful mobster, but is shocked to find another hitman has already carried out a brutal and senseless killing. This forces Rath to question his life and decide to retire after one final assignment.
His last mission becomes complicated when he develops feelings for his target, creating a moral conflict. As he grapples with these emotions, Rath also becomes a target himself, pursued by the hitman who disrupted his original plan.
The film examines loyalty, redemption, and love within a harsh world where even the most skilled killer must face the consequences of their choices. This suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 202
Lakeview TerraceMovie · 2008 · 110m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerA young interracial couple's move into a California dream home is disrupted when their next-door neighbor objects to their relationship. A rigid LAPD officer takes it upon himself to monitor the neighborhood, his nightly patrols offering reassurance to some residents but escalating into harassment of the newlyweds. These constant intrusions push the couple to defend themselves.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 203
This Is Who I AmMovie · 2012 · 85mNick Romano, a young Italian American struggling with inner turmoil, is determined to prove himself. Partnered with his eccentric but devoted friend Carlo, the pair navigate the streets as small-time criminals, striving to survive. Nick thrives in this dangerous world, but it strains his relationship with Vanessa. He battles to protect those he cares about while maintaining favor with a powerful crime boss, all the while searching for his place in life. By Nino Cimino.IMDb 5.2TMDB 2.0 - 204
GridlockedMovie · 2016 · 114m · ActionSWAT veteran David Hendrix and movie star Brody Walker's ride-along goes sideways when a police training facility is attacked by mercenaries, forcing them to end it early.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 205
ParkerMovie · 2013 · 118m · Action, CrimeA thief who lives by a strict personal code is betrayed by his team and left for dead. Assuming a new identity, he teams up with a woman working from within to take over the crew's next target.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 206
MaraudersMovie · 2016 · 107m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA highly skilled and elusive team of bank robbers evades capture by the FBI. As the pursuit intensifies, a determined agent begins to suspect the robberies are linked to a more complex and deadly agenda.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 207
FreshMovie · 1994 · 114m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFresh, a young boy, becomes a drug courier for a criminal organization, exposing him to violence and death. Witnessing these events fuels his anger and disillusionment, prompting him to devise a risky plan. He intends to manipulate his employers into conflict, aiming to break free from crime and find stability. As tensions rise, Fresh faces betrayal and desperation while fighting to survive. The film is a moving story about lost innocence, the impact of violence, and the strength to overcome hardship.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 208
New York Undercover CopMovie · 1993 · 88mThis film, inspired by events that happened, tells the story of Toshi, a Japanese man working as a police officer in New York City. He's assigned to go undercover and target a gang led by Hawk. Toshi and Hawk develop a friendship, but Hawk's right-hand man, Tito, remains distrustful. The film explores whether Toshi can succeed in dismantling the gang without his cover being exposed.IMDb 4.5TMDB 2.8 - 209
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-OutMovie · 2003 · 86m · Action, TV MovieFollowing a botched bank robbery, two heavily armed individuals barricade themselves inside a building, engaging in a tense standoff with the Los Angeles Police Department for 44 minutes.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 210
Assassination GamesMovie · 2011 · 101m · Action, Crime, DramaBrazil is a highly skilled assassin who accepts any job for the right price. Flint abandoned that life after a violent attack by a drug dealer left his wife in a coma. When a contract appears to kill the same drug dealer, Brazil and Flint both want him dead – Brazil for the money, Flint for revenge. Pursued by corrupt Interpol agents and dangerous criminals, the two assassins reluctantly team up to eliminate their target before they become the next victims.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 211
Resident Evil: RetributionMovie · 2012 · 95m · Action, Horror, Science FictionThe Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus has transformed the world's population into flesh-eating creatures. Alice, humanity’s last hope, awakens in Umbrella’s secret facility and begins to uncover her mysterious past as she explores its depths. Searching for those responsible for the outbreak, Alice travels from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C., and Moscow. Her journey leads to a shocking revelation that challenges everything she believes. With new allies and old friends, Alice must fight to survive and escape a world on the verge of destruction. The clock is ticking.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8
