Drugs, Gangsters & Guns (32 titles)

A list of some great gangster flicks, some are true stories and others are not, but they are all sick!

by: fullmetaldroogie from Leicester

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Goodfellas

The best Cosa Nostra film of all time in my opinion, If you love it read Wiseguy. This book tells a lot more about Henry Hills life.

Goodfellas on DVD (1990)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
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Based on Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy", Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is a wry, violent, and exhilarating film about the life of Henry Hill, an aspiring criminal who ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners. As a poor Irish-Italian growing up ..read more »

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Donnie Brasco

Another amazing true Mafia story about Joe Pistone, the undercover agent who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in NYC. Excellent acting in this one.

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Donnie Brasco on DVD (1997)
Starring: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen
Director: Mike Newell
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Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI who ingratiates himself into the Mafia pecking order by posing as "jewel man" Donnie Brasco. He finds his loyalties divided when Lefty Ruggiero, a jaded hit man, takes him on as a protege and places real trust in him. The two men form a friendship--and a ..read more »

Rate this: 72% from 21,906 members

Casino

If you loved Goodfellas then this is a must see.

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Casino on DVD (1995)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
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The story of a Jewish front man for the Las Vegas Mob and his wife who jinxes the operation. Based on the real-life story of Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal and Tony 'The Ant' Spilotro.

Rate this: 74% from 32,806 members

Paid In Full

Based on a true story about drug dealing that ended up in horror for a big dealer in 1980's NYC.

Paid In Full on DVD
Starring: Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, Cam'Ron
Director: Charles Stone III
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Set in the early 1980s, this entry in the African-American urban gangster genre puts character development in the front seat for a change as it rolls through the Harlem streets on its usual rise-and-fall route. Ace (Wood Harris) starts out a laundry delivery guy, but thanks to a chance encounter ..read more »

Rate this: 52% from 3,942 members

King Of New York

One of Christopher Walkens best roles.

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King Of New York on DVD (1990)
Starring: Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, Wesley Snipes
Director: Abel Ferrara
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Christopher Walken stars as Frank White, an ultracool crime boss, in this moody gem from director Abel Ferrara. Released from a long stint in jail, White rejoins his devoted gang, which includes the trigger-happy Jimmy Jump (Laurence Fishburne), Test Tube (Steve Buscemi), and his attractive ..read more »

Rate this: 58% from 3,215 members

The Krays

True Story about the twins that took control of the 1960's London underworld.

The Krays on DVD (1989)
Starring: Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Susan Fleetwood
Director: Peter Medak
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During the 1960's twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray dominated London's underworld. They emerged from their violent schooldays into leaders of their own criminal mob. Soon their personal lives crumbled, they were tried for two brutal murders and are now serving a 30 year prison sentence. Based on ..read more »

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Snatch

One of my most loved films. This will make you laugh from start to finish.

Snatch on DVD (2000)
Starring: Brad Pitt, Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham
Director: Guy Ritchie
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A wild and tangled crime adventure involving gangsters, Irish gypsies, and a dog that can't stop swallowing things, SNATCH is both hilarious and action-packed. Jewel thief Franky Four Fingers (Benicio Del Toro) is in London en route to New York, where he will deliver an 86-karat diamond to his boss,..read more »

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Fresh

If you have not seen thisyet I suggest you do. About a 13yr old drug runner that takes on all the big boys in his neighbourhood and comes out on top! great story

Fresh (1994)
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Sean Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito
Director: Boaz Yakin
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In a world where criminals make the rules an innocent boy is out to beat them at their own game.

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Blood In Blood Out

This is one of the most amazing films ever made! It revolves around the Mexican Chicano gangs of East L.A. , loads of action and a great story.

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Blood In Blood Out on DVD (1993)
Starring: Benjamin Bratt, Jesse Borrego, Damian Chapa
Director: Taylor Hackford
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A gangland feature set in the Chicano culture of East Los Angeles, which traces the lives of three cousins who were raised as brothers and the separate paths they are forced to follow. One searches for the truth in law, one expresses his passion through art, and one finds power in prison. Through ..read more »

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Blow

Georgie Boy was one guy who knew what he was doing.....until he got busted. Oh well, he had some fun years though. Amazing film.

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Blow on DVD (2001)
Starring: Johnny Depp, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
Director: Ted Demme
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George Jung (Johnny Depp) doesn't want to live like his father (Ray Liotta)--always short of money and constantly berated by his mother (Rachel Griffiths). So he sets off for California to live on the beach, where he finds he can make a living selling drugs. Soon George's drug dealing business ..read more »

Rate this: 69% from 13,889 members