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Apr 21, 2023 · GoodFellas (1990) – A Gritty Tale of Mob Life. Directed by Martin Scorsese, GoodFellas is another genre-defining mob movie that tells the story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), a young man who dreams of becoming a gangster. The film’s unflinching portrayal of life in the mob, from its glamorous highs to its brutal lows, makes it a standout entry ...
May 27, 2023 · 12 On the Waterfront (1954) Columbia Pictures. Corporation. While not wholly based on specific true-life characters, Elia Kazan’s 1954 drama starring Marlon Brando was inspired by a series of ...
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Jan 26, 2022 · John Woo, Michael Mann, Walter Hill, and Takeshi Kitano all owe a huge debt to Melville. "Le deuxième souffle" is one of his most successful gangster movies. There is an ineffable code of honor ...
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Apr 1, 2024 · Who He Plays: James (Jimmy) Conway, an Irish Brooklyn native with ties to the mob Premise: Like many of De Niro’s movies, Goodfellas goes the gangster route, and this one dramatizes real events spanning from the ‘50s to the ‘80s.The Brooklyn-based movie centers on Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) embroiling himself in the crime world of Paulie Cicero (Paul Sorvino), Jimmy Conway (De Niro), and ...
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Sexy Beast. Not exactly about the mob (more about bank robbers) but one of the best movies you'll see this year. Stars Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, and has Ben Kingsley as psychopathic gangster Don Logan. Fuhgeddaboudit! 3.
Nov 21, 2023 · Movie Magic. We all know that Hollywood takes liberties when it comes to adapting real life stories to the silver screen. While some of the most beloved mob movies are no exception, Franzese said there is a lot they get right.
Jun 21, 2023 · The movie follows the life of mobster Henry Hill, based on the book “Wiseguy” by Nicholas Pileggi. It follows Henry’s relationship with his wife Karen, and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. The movie has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the mafia lifestyle and is considered one of the best gangster movies ever ...
