107 Crime Films: Mafia and Gangster Worlds
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Mulholland FallsMovie · 1996 · 107m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerIn 1950s Los Angeles, a dedicated LAPD crime squad investigates the brutal murder of a young woman. The detectives navigate the city's streets and hidden places, piecing together evidence to uncover the truth behind the violent crime. Their investigation reveals challenges and confronts the realities of a society dealing with changing social norms and racial tensions. This tense thriller explores the detectives' emotional journey as they seek answers and justice, blending police procedural drama with personal struggles to create a gripping story.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 102
The GodfatherMovie · 1972 · 175m · Drama, CrimeThe film follows the Corleone family, an Italian-American crime family, from 1945 to 1955. Vito Corleone, the family's head, survives an assassination attempt. As his health declines, his youngest son Michael steps up to defend the family and seek revenge on those who tried to harm his father. This gripping story examines loyalty, power, and the impact of violence and retaliation.IMDb 9.2TMDB 8.7 - 103
The Godfather Part IIMovie · 1974 · 202m · Drama, CrimeThe Corleone family story continues with a young Vito Corleone's upbringing in Sicily and later, in 1910s New York. Decades later, in the 1950s, Michael Corleone seeks to broaden the family's operations into new territories: Las Vegas, Hollywood, and Cuba.IMDb 9.0TMDB 8.6 - 104
The Godfather Part IIIMovie · 1990 · 162m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn 1979, aging mafia boss Michael Corleone grapples with the shifting world of organized crime in New York and Italy. Haunted by his past, he seeks a path to redemption while mentoring a young protégé, sharing his experience and facing threats from both old rivals and new adversaries. The film explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and adapting to change within the criminal underworld.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 105
Excellent CadaversMovie · 1999 · 102mPalermo, Sicily, 1984. Investigative judge Giovanni Falcone teams up with Tommaso Buscetta, a former Mafia boss, to dismantle the powerful Corleone clan. The Corleones ruthlessly crush any opposition – criminals, police, judges, and ordinary people alike. One man seeks vengeance; the other, justice. But in this desperate struggle, only one can prevail.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 106
Gangster SquadMovie · 2013 · 113m · Crime, Drama, ActionLos Angeles, 1949. Mickey Cohen, a ruthless mob boss from Brooklyn, controls the city's underworld, profiting from drugs, weapons, prostitution, and gambling. He maintains power through a network of corrupt police and politicians, intimidating even seasoned officers. But a small, secret team of LAPD outsiders, led by Sgt. John O’Mara and Jerry Wooters, unites to challenge Cohen's dominance.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 107
Little CaesarMovie · 1931 · 79m · Drama, Crime, ActionThis crime thriller charts the rapid ascent of a driven but ruthless small-time criminal. He uses his intelligence and skill with a gun to climb the ranks of organized crime, facing increasingly formidable rivals. The film examines power, loyalty, and the relentless drive for personal gain within a dangerous world where trust is rare and violence is constant. Ultimately, it asks whether this antihero can maintain his position at the top or if he will be consumed by the consequences of his choices.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
