Topic: Mafia

Direction Guy Ritchie

Cast Nick Moran · Jason Flemyng · Jason Statham · Dexter Fletcher

Synopsis Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) follows the misadventures of Eddy (Nick Moran), a smooth-talking young man who finds himself in deep trouble after a failed gambling plot involving his father's rival, the notorious porn mogul Hatchet Harry (P.H....

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Kevin Costner · Sean Connery · Robert De Niro · Andy García

Synopsis The Untouchables (1987) follows Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness, a dedicated federal agent tasked with purging the crime-ridden streets of 1930s Chicago during the Prohibition era. Ness's mission to eradicate the city's illegal alcohol trade is fraught with challenges, including...

Direction Joel Coen

Cast Gabriel Byrne · Marcia Gay Harden · Albert Finney · Jon Polito

Synopsis Miller's Crossing (1990) is set in the 1920s and revolves around an Irish mob boss (Albert Finney) and his loyal right-hand man (Gabriel Byrne) who face a challenge to their control over the city from a ruthless Italian underboss (Jon...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Al Pacino · Diane Keaton · Talia Shire · Andy García

Synopsis The Godfather: Part III (1990) follows the story of Michael Corleone, now an elderly patriarch, as he strives to distance himself from the criminal empire he once ruled. His goal is to integrate the Corleone family's financial interests with the...

Direction Robert De Niro

Cast Robert De Niro · Chazz Palminteri · Lillo Brancato · Francis Capra

Synopsis A Bronx Tale (1993) unfolds in the 1960s, with Robert De Niro making his directorial debut as Lorenzo Anello, a hardworking father and bus driver from the tough New York City neighborhood of the Bronx. Lorenzo is determined to shield...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Steve Buscemi · Michael Pitt · Kelly MacDonald · Michael Shannon

Synopsis Boardwalk Empire - Pilot (TV) (2010) kicks off in January 1920, as Atlantic City's Treasurer, Nucky Thompson, publicly denounces alcohol at a Women's Temperance League gathering. Here, he catches the eye of Margaret Schroeder, a pregnant woman seeking assistance for...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Russell Crowe · Carla Gugino · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis American Gangster (2007) follows the journey of Frank Lucas, a previously unnoticed driver for a prominent black crime lord in the inner city. After his boss's sudden demise, Frank seizes the opportunity to establish his own criminal empire and pursue...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Davor Dujmovic · Bora Todorovic · Ljubica Adzovic · Husnija Hasmovic

Synopsis Time of the Gypsies (1988) follows the journey of a young Romani boy, nurtured by his principled and ethical grandmother. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is introduced to the world of petty crime, mendicancy, and illicit baby...

Direction Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Serge Reggiani · Jean Desailly · Michel Piccoli

Synopsis The Finger Man (1962) follows the story of Maurice Faugel, a recently released burglar who finds himself entangled in a web of crime and deception. After serving his time, Maurice commits a murder and steals the proceeds from a recent...

Direction Marco Turco

Synopsis Excellent Cadavers (2005) delves into the tumultuous era of the late-1980s and early-1990s, focusing on the relentless pursuit of justice by prosecutors Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino against the Sicilian mafia. The film highlights the formidable challenges they faced, including...

Direction Carlos Portela · Víctor Sierra · Alberto Guntín · José Rubio

Cast Luis Iglesia · Mónica Camaño · María Mera · Dani Currás

Synopsis Matalobos (TV Series) (2009) centers around the Matalobos clan, a notorious family of drug traffickers who have established themselves as the dominant force along the Galician coast and in the village of Sardiñeira. The family's operations are masterminded by Carmelo,...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast James Cagney · Jean Harlow · Edward Woods · Joan Blondell

Synopsis The Public Enemy (1931) follows the trajectory of a youthful criminal who ascends through the hierarchy of Chicago's criminal underworld. As he gains power and influence, an unintentional killing of a gangster sets the stage for a violent and brutal...

Direction Marco Tullio Giordana

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Tony Sperandeo · Ninni Bruschetta · Lucia Sardo

Synopsis The Hundred Steps (2000) unfolds in Sicily during the mid-1950s, focusing on the small town of Cinisi in the Palermo province. This town is notable for its airport, Punta Raisi, which serves as a hub for local Mafia activities. Young...

Direction Carlos Moreno · Laura Mora Ortega

Cast Andrés Parra · Angie Cepeda · Nicolás Montero · Chichila Navia

Synopsis Pablo Escobar, the Drug Lord (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping television series that spans 113 episodes, offering a compelling adaptation of the book "La parábola de Pablo." This series delves into the life and notorious activities of the infamous...

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Tom Hanks · Paul Newman · Jude Law · Tyler Hoechlin

Synopsis Road to Perdition (2002) is a gripping Depression-era crime drama featuring Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan, a reserved and dutiful hitman working for the notorious Mafia boss John Rooney, portrayed by Paul Newman. The deep bond between Sullivan and Rooney...

Direction Yasuhiro Kimura · Hideya Takahashi

Synopsis JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind (TV Series) (2018) follows Koichi Hirose, a Stand user and ally of the Joestar family, as he ventures to Naples, Italy, to uncover the truth about a man named Haruno Shiobana. This individual, who now...

Direction Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo

Cast José Sancho · Alicia Borrachero · Juana Acosta · Pau Durà

Synopsis Crematorium (TV Miniseries) (2011) is an eight-episode British television series that aired in 2011. The story unfolds in a small, tightly-knit community where the local crematorium becomes the center of a complex web of secrets and mysteries. As the series...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast James Cagney · Pat O'Brien · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sheridan

Synopsis Angels With Dirty Faces (1938) follows the story of notorious gangster Rocky Sullivan (James Cagney), who, upon his release from prison, seeks to establish himself as a prominent figure in the criminal underworld. His notoriety catches the attention of the...

Direction Corin Hardy · Xavier Gens · Gareth Evans

Cast Joe Cole · Colm Meaney · Lucian Msamati · Sope Dirisu

Synopsis Gangs of London (TV Series) (2020) is a gripping crime drama that unfolds over nine episodes in its first season. The story revolves around the sudden death of Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney), a powerful criminal figure who had dominated London's...

Direction Lauren LeFranc · Craig Zobel · Helen Shaver · Kevin Bray

Cast Colin Farrell · Cristin Milioti · Rhenzy Feliz · Theo Rossi

Synopsis The Penguin (2024) is an upcoming TV miniseries set to premiere in 2024, consisting of 1 season and 8 episodes. The show revolves around the character of Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin, who was introduced in the 2022...