107 Essential Gangster and Crime Films
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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 - 102
PimpMovie · 2010 · 91mThis film documents a week in the life of Woody, a pimp operating in the heart of Manhattan's Soho district. The story unfolds through hidden cameras, revealing a week that rapidly descends into chaos.IMDb 3.1TMDB 4.5 - 103
Training DayMovie · 2001 · 122m · Action, Crime, DramaA new narcotics officer begins his career partnering with a seasoned detective who harbors secrets.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 104
Rise of the Footsoldier 4: MarbellaMovie · 2019 · 85mNewly released from prison, Pat Tate returns to his nightclub in Essex and seeks revenge on those who imprisoned him for five years. In Spain, he pursues a major drug deal, relying on his Essex associates Tony and Craig to transport the money. However, Craig's incompetence transforms a simple flight into a dangerous road trip. Meanwhile, Tony is preoccupied with ensuring he can return to England for the boxing match of his best friend Nigel Benn. In Marbella, Pat carries out his long-awaited revenge. The deal is completed, and Tony and Carlton escort Nigel Benn to the fight, which becomes a tragic event. The drugs they return are of poor quality, leading to unforeseen complications.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.0 - 105
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 - 106
Top DogMovie · 2014 · 92mBilly Evans is a respected leader in the local football scene, with a thriving business and a loving family. However, his world is thrown into turmoil when he crosses paths with a rival gangster, Mickey, over control of illegal activities. The two men are determined to settle their dispute once and for all, vying for dominance.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.2 - 107
Rise of the FootsoldierMovie · 2007 · 119m · Action, Crime, Thriller*Rise of the Footsoldier* chronicles Carlton Leach's ascent from a prominent figure in football hooliganism to a key member of a notorious criminal gang. The film depicts their widespread criminal activities across London and Essex during the late 1980s and early 1990s.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
