Topic: Mafia

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Marlon Brando · Al Pacino · James Caan · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Godfather (1972) chronicles the saga of a powerful 1940s New York crime family as they navigate the challenges of maintaining their criminal empire amidst shifting leadership. Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), the patriarch and head of the family, faces a...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Al Pacino · Robert De Niro · Diane Keaton · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Godfather: Part II (1974) delves into the ongoing chronicle of the Corleone family, as they expand their empire to Nevada and focus on the lucrative casino industry. Under the command of Michael, who becomes increasingly suspicious and ruthless, the...

Direction George Roy Hill

Cast Robert Redford · Paul Newman · Robert Shaw · Charles Durning

Synopsis The Sting (1973) follows the story of Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford), a small-time trickster, and his partner, Luther (Robert Earl Jones), who accidentally deceive a numbers runner courier, drawing the ire of ruthless mobster Doyle Lonigan (Robert Shaw). Upon realizing...

Direction David Chase · Timothy Van Patten · John Patterson · Allen Coulter

Cast James Gandolfini · Edie Falco · Lorraine Bracco · Michael Imperioli

Synopsis The Sopranos (TV Series) (1999) is an acclaimed American television drama crafted by David Chase. Spanning six seasons and 86 episodes from 1999 to 2007, the show centers on Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mob boss. The...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Ray Liotta · Robert De Niro · Joe Pesci · Lorraine Bracco

Synopsis Goodfellas (1990) follows the journey of Henry Hill, a young man of Irish-Italian descent navigating the mean streets of 1950s New York City. Hill's life takes a dramatic turn as he ascends through the ranks of his Brooklyn neighborhood's criminal...

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast Robert De Niro · James Woods · Elizabeth McGovern · Tuesday Weld

Synopsis Once Upon a Time in America (1984) follows the life of David "Noodles" Aaronson, portrayed by Robert DeNiro, who returns to New York City after years in seclusion, breaking his promise to never come back following the tragic deaths of...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jack Lemmon · Tony Curtis · George Raft

Synopsis Some Like It Hot (1959) follows the escapades of two musicians, played by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, who find themselves in a tight spot after accidentally witnessing a mob hit. To evade the wrath of the mafia, they disguise...

Direction Stefano Sollima

Cast Francesco Montanari · Vinicio Marchioni · Alessandro Roja · Marco Bocci

Synopsis Romanzo Criminale (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping crime drama that spans two seasons and 22 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2010. The series follows the ambitious journey of a notorious criminal, known as the Lebanese, who aspires to dominate...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Al Pacino · Steven Bauer · Michelle Pfeiffer · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Synopsis Scarface (1983) follows the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Tony Montana, portrayed by Al Pacino. Starting as a humble dishwasher, Tony's sharp intellect, unyielding courage, and insatiable ambition propel him to the pinnacle of a criminal organization. However, his...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Robert De Niro · Sharon Stone · Joe Pesci · James Woods

Synopsis Casino (1995) follows the story of "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a meticulous and disciplined mob enforcer who oversees the operations of a Las Vegas casino. His life intertwines with Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), a volatile and impulsive enforcer, and...

Direction Steven Knight · Colm McCarthy · Tim Mielants · Otto Bathurst

Cast Cillian Murphy · Sam Neill · Paul Anderson · Helen McCrory

Synopsis Peaky Blinders (TV Series) (2013) is a gripping gangster family saga that unfolds in the gritty streets of 1919 Birmingham. The narrative revolves around a notorious gang known for their distinctive style of sewing razor blades into the peaks of...

Direction Terence Winter · Timothy Van Patten · Allen Coulter · Jeremy Podeswa

Cast Steve Buscemi · Kelly MacDonald · Shea Whigham · Michael Shannon

Synopsis Boardwalk Empire (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping television series that aired from 2010 to 2014, spanning five captivating seasons. Created by Terence Winter, an Emmy Award-winning writer from 'The Sopranos,' and directed by the esteemed Martin Scorsese, this series...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast James Cagney · Priscilla Lane · Humphrey Bogart · Gladys George

Synopsis The Roaring Twenties (1939) follows the post-WWI journeys of three former soldiers—Lloyd Hart (Jeffrey Lynn), Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney), and George Hally (Humphrey Bogart)—as they return to civilian life in the United States. Facing significant challenges in securing stable employment,...

Direction Roberto Saviano · Stefano Sollima · Claudio Cupellini · Francesca Comencini

Cast Marco D'Amore · Salvatore Esposito · Fortunato Cerlino · Maria Pia Calzone

Synopsis Gomorrah (TV Series) (2014) immerses audiences in the shadowy and brutal underworld of Naples, delving into the heart of organized crime, the Camorra. The narrative unfolds as Pietro Savastano (Fortunato Cerlino), a prominent and feared Camorra boss, is apprehended and...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Al Pacino · Sean Penn · Penelope Ann Miller · James Rebhorn

Synopsis Carlito's Way (1993) follows the story of Carlito Brigante, a Puerto Rican man who is freed from prison after completing a five-year sentence, much shorter than his initial term. Determined to turn his life around, Carlito aims to become a...

Direction Chris Brancato · Carlo Bernard · Doug Miro · Paul Eckstein

Cast Wagner Moura · Pedro Pascal · Boyd Holbrook · Damián Alcázar

Synopsis Narcos (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping crime drama that chronicles the intense struggle between U.S. and Colombian authorities and the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, along with the Medellin drug cartel, during the 1980s. This series, spanning three seasons...

Direction Guy Ritchie

Cast Jason Statham · Stephen Graham · Brad Pitt · Alan Ford

Synopsis Snatch (2000) follows the intertwining lives of a diverse cast of characters in London's criminal underworld. Turkish, an unlicensed boxing promoter, finds himself in hot water when he gets entangled with Brick Top, a notorious criminal mastermind who wants him...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Matt Damon · Jack Nicholson · Mark Wahlberg

Synopsis The Departed (2006) is set in the gritty streets of South Boston, where law enforcement is locked in a relentless battle against organized crime. The narrative follows two central characters: Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young undercover cop tasked with...

Direction Alexis Cahill · Enzo Monteleone

Cast Claudio Gioè · Salvatore Lazzaro · Alessio Manno · Pier Luigi Misasi

Synopsis Corleone (TV Miniseries) (2007) chronicles the journey of Totò Riina from 1943 to 1993. The series delves into his challenging youth and his subsequent climb to prominence within the Cosa Nostra. It highlights the numerous violent incidents that marked his...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Paul Muni · Ann Dvorak · Karen Morley · Osgood Perkins

Synopsis Scarface (1932) follows the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, a former bodyguard who takes control of the criminal underworld after the mysterious disappearance of his boss, Big Louis Costillo. Despite being briefly detained, Tony is released due to lack...