The Godfather
Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Why you'll love it
A classic gangster film that portrays the transformation of an innocent man into a ruthless mafia boss.
Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson
The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.
Why you'll love it
A stylized, nonlinear narrative that weaves together several interconnected stories involving gangsters in Los Angeles.
Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.
Why you'll love it
The film provides a gritty, realistic portrayal of life in the mob, based on a true story.
The Departed
Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson
An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
Why you'll love it
A gripping tale of undercover cops and moles within the Boston mob.
Scarface
Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer
In the 1980s, a determined criminal-minded Cuban immigrant becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.
Why you'll love it
A rags-to-riches story of a Cuban immigrant who becomes a powerful drug lord.