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Gangster/Mafia Movies; The Definitive List
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The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset DVDThe Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset DVD
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A fairly obvious one. Part 3 may not be as good as the rest but this is still an amazing buy. Get the remastered version.
GoodFellas (Two-Disc Special Edition)GoodFellas (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Scorsese's Best Mafia film.
Once Upon a Time in America (Two-Disc Special Edition)Once Upon a Time in America (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Leone's only gangster film and what an absolute masterpiece it is.
The Departed (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Departed (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Scorsese switches to the Irish Mob this time round. Great Film. I know it's a remake but so what!? It is a very good remake!
Scarface (Full Screen Anniversary Edition)Scarface (Full Screen Anniversary Edition)
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Can't say much about this film that has not already been said. Classic.
Casino (Widescreen 10th Anniversary Edition)Casino (Widescreen 10th Anniversary Edition)
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Another great Mafia film from Scorsese.
Miller's CrossingMiller's Crossing
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The Coens do a Gangster film, need I say any more?!
A Bronx TaleA Bronx Tale
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Great directorial debut from Mr. De Niro.
Carlito's Way (Collector's Edition)Carlito's Way (Collector's Edition)
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Another cracker from De Palma
The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)
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Chicago in the Capone days. Another classic from De Palma.
Road to Perdition (Widescreen Edition)Road to Perdition (Widescreen Edition)
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Wow, I did not know what to expect with this, an absolutely stunning piece of work. One of the best Gangster films of recent years.
Donnie Brasco (Special Edition)Donnie Brasco (Special Edition)
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Love this film. Took a while for it to become widely known, top notch performances from Depp and Pacino.
State of GraceState of Grace
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Can't believe how unknown this film is. It came out the same year as Goodfellas, Millers Crossing and Godfather Part III so it was somewhat overshadowed but please give it a go, if you love gangster films you will love this.
King of New York (Special Edition)King of New York (Special Edition)
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Absolute cult classic.
American Gangster (2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition)American Gangster (2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition)
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One could almost call this a masterpiece....Excellent film.
True Romance - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)True Romance - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Again, not a lot of people know about this one. Another gem of a gangster film.
ChopperChopper
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If you have not seen it yet I urge you to give it a watch. Bana is excellent as Chopper Reid.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Locked 'N Loaded Director's Cut)Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (Locked 'N Loaded Director's Cut)
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Classic Brit crime caper.
City of GodCity of God
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Frightening stuff!
Snatch (Special Edition)Snatch (Special Edition)
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Dya Like Dags?
Eastern Promises (Widescreen Edition)Eastern Promises (Widescreen Edition)
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Cronenberg does Russian Mafia in London.
Gangster No. 1Gangster No. 1
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Deliciously dark Brit Gangster flick.
A History of Violence (New Line Platinum Series)A History of Violence (New Line Platinum Series)
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Cronenberg does a great job here. Just watch it.
White HeatWhite Heat
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Top of the world. Classic is an under-statement.
Layer Cake (Widescreen)Layer Cake (Widescreen)
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Daniel Craig in gangster mode before bond (Also a gangster in Road to Perdition)
Get CarterGet Carter
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If you watched the Stallone version and not this one then you should be shot!
Boyz N the Hood (2-Disc Anniversary Edition)Boyz N the Hood (2-Disc Anniversary Edition)
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Another great hood movie.
Menace II SocietyMenace II Society
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My favorite hood movie by far.
The Long Good FridayThe Long Good Friday
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The British Gangster flick that upset entire governments. Amazing stuff.
Sexy BeastSexy Beast
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Another great Brit Gangster flick.
Infernal Affairs (Wu jian dao)Infernal Affairs (Wu jian dao)
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The original 'Departed'.
The GeneralThe General
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Being Irish I had to throw this one in. The fictionalized story of Irish Godfather Martin 'The General' Cahill.
Little CaesarLittle Caesar
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May be extremely dated but you still gotta love it!
Angels With Dirty FacesAngels With Dirty Faces
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Cagney, the original De Niro Pacino, legend.
The Roaring TwentiesThe Roaring Twenties
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More Cagney brilliance.
The St. Valentine's Day MassacreThe St. Valentine's Day Massacre
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Wow, this really is not a bad movie at all, well worth adding to your gangster Collection.
The Public EnemyThe Public Enemy
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Early classic.
Scarface (Universal Cinema Classics)Scarface (Universal Cinema Classics)
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Another early classic, loosely based on Capone.
Bugsy (Unrated Extended Cut)Bugsy (Unrated Extended Cut)
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A worthy addition to your Gangster Collection.
The Sopranos - The Complete SeriesThe Sopranos - The Complete Series
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Not a film I know obviously but it is one of the best shows ever made, each episode is like a film. Highly addictive.