Mobster Movies Based On True Stories

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather is an American crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972. It follows the story of a mafia family, the Corleones, led by Don Vito Corleone. Don Corleone is the head of a powerful business empire and the patriarch of his family. His eldest son, Michael Corleone, slowly takes over the family's criminal activities, while dealing with his own family's turmoil and the power struggle within the mafia. The film features a large and talented cast including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and Talia Shire. It follows the Corleone family through their story of loyalty, betrayal, and revenge. The film won three Academy Awards and is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made.

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It is both a sequel and a prequel to The Godfather, chronicling the story of the Corleone family between the years of 1945 and 1955. The film stars Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and Talia Shire. The film follows Michael Corleone, the son of the Godfather, as he become an increasingly powerful figure within the Corleone crime family. The film also tells the story of Vito Corleone, Michael's father, as he immigrates to America from Sicily and rises to power as the head of the Corleone family. The Godfather Part II was a critical and commercial success. It won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (DeNiro) as well as Best Adapted Screenplay. The film is widely considered to be one of the greatest sequels ever made and is ranked as the second-best film in the Godfather series, behind the original.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Rated R

Goodfellas tells the story of Henry Hill, a small-time gangster in New York City who works his way up the ranks of the criminal underworld. Along the way, he and his cohorts are involved in a series of violent and criminal activities, including racketeering, drug dealing, robbery, and murder. At the same time, Henry's marriage and private life come under increased strain from his criminal lifestyle. Eventually, Henry's involvement in the mob catches up with him and he is forced to deal with the consequences of his actions.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Rated R

Casino is a 1995 American epic crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, and James Woods. The film is based on the non-fiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Scorsese. The film follows Sam "Ace" Rothstein (De Niro), a Jewish American gambling expert who is sent to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino on behalf of the Chicago Outfit, which secretly controls the Teamsters labor union in the city. Ace is a smooth operator and quickly makes a name for himself as the best in the business. He also falls in love with Ginger (Stone), a hustler and former prostitute, and they marry. However, their relationship is tested by the violence and corruption of the casino industry. Ace must also deal with Nicky Santoro (Pesci), a mob enforcer sent to Vegas by the Chicago Outfit to make sure the operations run smoothly, and Ginger's ex-boyfriend Lester Diamond (Woods), a dangerous con artist who is determined to get his share of the profits. As the story progresses, Ace

From Mike Newell, starring Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby
Rated R

Donnie Brasco is a 1997 crime drama film directed by Mike Newell and starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. The film is based on the true story of Joseph D. Pistone, an undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the Mafia in the 1970s. Donnie (Depp) is recruited by FBI agent Mayer (Michael Madsen) to infiltrate the mob by getting close to aging hitman Lefty Ruggiero (Pacino). Donnie, posing as jewel thief Donnie Brasco, quickly rises through the ranks of the mob and earns Lefty's trust, allowing him to gain access to the inner workings of the Mafia. All the while, Donnie is torn between his loyalty to the FBI and his growing bond with Lefty. As the stakes get higher and higher, Donnie must choose between his new life and his old one, before his true identity is discovered. In the end, Donnie must make a sacrifice, and he walks away forever changed by his experience.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson
Rated R

From Barry Levinson, starring Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley
Rated R