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Rated R. Viewers Discretion is Advised. Joe Pesci’s Iconic Role in Goodfellas – 35 Years Later 👏 Based on the book ‘Wiseguy’ written by Nicolas Pileggi and co written for screen with #martinscorsese who also directed the stunning picture. . On this day September 19, 2025, Goodfellas hit the screen and Joe Pesci’s portrayal of Tommy DeVito is still one of the most intense performances in film history. His unpredictable temper, raw violence, and unforgettable line “Funny how?”

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. 

Matteo Denaro , "the boss of all bosses" died today in a prison hospital on September 25th 2023 from a coma.

Denzel Washington plays Robert McCall, a seemingly ordinary man with a mysterious past who possesses a unique set of skills...

'Scarface' Film Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece That Leaves an Indelible Mark celebrates 40 years! R 1983 . Crime.Drama | 2h 50m

Mobsters (1991) Film Review. Rated R | 1991 ‧ Crime. Drama. 1h 44m Budget: $23M, Box Office: $20.2M.

Woodward's approach to Gangster Land is rooted in the traditions of classic gangster films but with a modern flair.

Gangster films play a crucial role in cinema, with stories about crime, loyalty, and the human experience.

Some have described it as the biggest and most powerful of the five New York crime families.

The Year of the New American Underworld, a short lived, yet bloody war (dubbed the Castellammarese War) between two rival Mafia bosses ...

Colombo Crime Family

A year in review of the best Gangster films made in 2021. Some conventional biographical gangster films, and others are dynamic driven by...

Rubout, whacked, and taken for a ride are just a few examples of the colorful jargon synonymous with underworld reprisal.

More than 170 items belonging to the infamous mob boss sold at an auction in California last week, including his “favorite” pistol.

R | 2021. Crime. Drama | 2h. Many Saints of Newark transports viewers back to the gritty world of organized crime, serving as a captivating prelude to the iconic TV series, The Sopranos. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by series creator David Chase alongside Lawrence Konner, this crime drama offers an intense and evocative glimpse into the formative years of the characters who would eventually dominate the acclaimed show.

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

How did this modernization of the American mob come to be in the first place?

Lucchese Family By Christian Cipollini // Exclusively for MobCity Productions. Gaetano Reina ↓ Gaetano Gagliano ↓ Gaetano ‘Tommy’ Lucchese “I know nothing about any Cosa Nostra. Never heard of it. The only thing I belong to is the Knights of Columbus.” - Lucchese statement to District Attorney William Cahn, 1963. Gangland lore suggests double-agent slipped behind the back of his Castellammarese overlords and provided a former rival with the sinister confirmation of impending

'Queen of the South' is a popular TV series based on the novel "La Reina del Sur" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.

Among the infamous five New York crime families, the Bonanno organization stands alone in this distinction - it’s the only one retaining ..