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R | 1995 . Crime/Drama. 2h 58m. As we commemorate its 30th anniversary, it's an opportune moment to delve into the film's production, cast, lesser-known facts, and its enduring legacy. Martin Scorsese's Casino (1995) stands as a towering achievement in American cinema, offering a visceral and unflinching portrayal of the rise and fall of Las Vegas's mob-controlled gambling empire during the 1970s and '80s. 

TV Series | 2013–2022 | TV-MA | 1h Crime. Drama . 'A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades...

R | 2017 . Crime.Drama.Thriller | 2h 01m. 'Shot Caller' is an intense crime thriller that dives deep into the transformation of a man from a successful businessman to a ruthless criminal mastermind within the confines of prison. Directed and written by Ric Roman Waugh, the film not only takes us through the harsh realities of incarceration but explores the psychological toll prison life can exact, altering the moral compass of its characters.

Andrew Russo is escorted by FBI agents in Melville, N.Y., Sept. 11, 1996.

Crime.Drama | 1h 23m. "The Public Enemy" is a landmark in American cinema, a film that not only defined the gangster genre but also left an indelible mark on the history of filmmaking. Released in 1931, directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, this film stands as a testament to the raw power and impact of early sound cinema. Set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era America, it presents a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the criminal underworld.

Martin Scorsese turns 78, and we are here to celebrate his genius. He truly is the Godfather of Cinema.

"Former Somerville crime boss Howie Winter — “Whitey” Bulger, head of the Winter Hill Gang — has died at 91, his lawyer confirmed to the Her

Carlo Gambino was an Italian American crime boss of the Gambino Crime Family, one of New York's biggest Mafia families and a head of the com

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.

"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...

The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.

Helen Wawrzyniak, the wife of infamous gangster Lester "Baby Face Nelson" Gillis.

Frankie Yale, known for his cunning business acumen and ruthless tactics, played a significant role in shaping the criminal landscape.

Vito Genovese was one of the most fearful American Mafia dons of all time. His lust for power was unrivaled in the majority of the crime syn

"Put me on the spot? Me? Don't everybody know I ain't scared of nothing?" ~ Stephanie St. Clair

Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson was a notorious mobster based out of Harlem, New York from the early 1930s to the late 1960s.

Salvatore Riina, widely known as "Toto" Riina, was an infamous Sicilian Mafia boss, often referred to as the "Boss of Bosses" or "The Beast.

The Notorious, epic, Kray twins ruled the east-end of London, building a criminal empire that rocked the Fifties and Sixties.