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The American is a film that defies the conventions of typical assassin thrillers.

R 2010 . Crime.Drama.Thriller | 2h 05m. Director Ben Affleck brought us "The Town," a gripping crime drama that dives deep into the underbelly of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood.

"The Departed," directed by Martin Scorsese, is a cinematic masterpiece that delves deep into the gritty underbelly of organized crime ...

Directed by Abel Ferrara, the crime thriller explores themes of power, morality, and the dark underbelly of New York during the late 1980s.

R | 2015. Crime. Drama | 2h 3m. 'Black Mass' is a 2015 American crime drama film directed by Scott Cooper and written by Mark Mallouk and..

James "Whitey" Bulger (1929-2018) was an infamous American mobster who led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.

A biographical drama film directed by F. Gary Gray, depicting the rise of the influential rap group N.W.A.

R 2010 . Crime/Drama 1h 53m. At its core, Animal Kingdom is a film about moral ambiguity and survival, set within a world of organized crime and unspoken codes. It explores not only the personal struggle of its protagonist, J (played by James Frecheville), but also the stark, often dangerous relationships within a crime family in Melbourne, Australia.

"The Godfather" stands as a cinematic masterpiece, a timeless classic that transcends generations. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel would grow up to become a key player in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era and beyond.

"Sexy Beast" is a British crime drama that emerged in the year 2000, directed by Jonathan Glazer.

R | 2019 . Bio.Crime.Drama | 3h 29m. "The Irishman", directed by Martin Scorsese, is an epic crime drama based on the 2004 Charles Brandt book "I Heard You Paint Houses", which recounts the life of Frank Sheeran, a hitman who claimed to have been involved in the disappearance of union leader Jimmy Hoffa. The film's title, "The Irishman," refers to Sheeran's nickname.

'JOKER' (2019) Film Review. R | 2019. Crime. Drama. thriller | 2h 02m.

"American Beauty," directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball, stands as an iconic piece of American cinema.

"On the Waterfront" is widely regarded as one of the most significant films in American cinema history.

Set in the backdrop of 1931 during the height of the Great Depression, "Road to Perdition" revolves around the life of Michael Sullivan Sr.

"Public Enemies," directed by Michael Mann, takes us on a visceral journey into the criminal underworld of 1930s America.

R | 2008 . Comedy.Crime.Drama | 1h 57m . 'Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be.' #IMDB . Producers: Graham Broadbent , Peter Czernin Director: Martin McDonagh Writer: Martin McDonagh Starring; Colin Farrell , Brendan Gleeson , Ralph Fiennes , Clémence Poésy , Jérémie Renier Distributors: Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures (I

John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.

"The Godfather Part II" is a cinematic triumph that continues to captivate audiences with its unparalleled storytelling.