They may not be Goodfellas or The Departed, but these gangster films are unsung classics that have gone under the radar for ...

The greatest gangster movies are also often the best in the wider crime genre, with each being a masterpiece that portrays its own unique gritty underworld full of flawed characters. Whether it’s ...

It seems appropriate that "Public Enemies," director Michael Mann's film starring Johnny Depp as Depression-era bank robber and all-around gangster John Dillinger, opened Wednesday in the midst of the ...

Though there are more examples of the gangster genre, there are a few films that every newcomer should see first. The gangster genre puts its focus squarely on organized crime, telling tales of ...

This gangster movie may not be on par with the caliber of “The Godfather,” but "Live by Night," remains a solid drama with a great pedigree that will be worth seeing for fans of the genre. Director ...

Despite the silent era producing renowned gangster films such as The Penalty and Underworld, the gangster genre did not ...

Writing from the Chicagoland area in Illinois, Robert is an avid movie watcher and will take just about any excuse to find time to go to his local movie theaters. Robert graduated from Bradley ...

In honor of what would have been Al Capone’s 125th birthday, CU Boulder cinema researcher Tiel Lundy explains the enduring popularity of gangsters in film and the American imagination What is the most ...