Gangster films please

[mushroomsoup]

How about City of God ?

Set in Brazil in the 70s, all about rival drug gangs, but not in the hollywood kind of way - very good film.

 

[Relentless81]

There are one or two I have never heard of that i'll look into and one or two that I have been reminded of that I havent seen but intended to.

Many thanks i'll go through them at home tonight thats plenty to go on for now

 

[Master_X]

HEAT
Rock-n-Rolla

 

[Participant]

A History Of Violence

I really enjoyed that, and whilst we're on Viggo, Eastern Promises is worth a punt also.

 

[Jingo...]

Eastern Promises is worth a punt also.

Definately! Pure Grit

 

[slade]

Carlito's Way!

I know its been said already but its a wonderfully made movie. Viggo Mortensen was awesome in it.

and Goodfellas too!

 

[rory12]

Ones that haven't been mentioned yet

A Bronx Tale
State of Grace
The Funeral
Godfather part 3
King Of New York

 

[kmufc77]

The Godfather Trilogy/

 

[rubberduck]

Suprised no one has mentioned Gomorrah... I'll be honest, i haven't got round to watching it yet as it is still lingering on my rental list. I remeber it getting good reviews, anyone recommed it?

 

[King85]

If it's not yet been mentioned then Gangster No 1 is my favourite British gangster film.

 

[^TANK^]

I really enjoyed that, and whilst we're on Viggo, Eastern Promises is worth a punt also.

I thought they weren't very good compared to the likes of Casino and Goodfellas.

 

[^TANK^]

The Untouchables
Once Upon a Time in America
I.D.
The Godfather 1&2 skip 3
Gotti

 

[shadow_boxer]

Get rich or die tryin'

Haha you got to be kidding mate! terrible film!

In no particular order;
Goodfellas
Carlitos way
Casino
Once upon a time in america - my fav
Millers crossing
Blow
Departed
Scarface
Godfather I&II

 

[Participant]

I thought they weren't very good compared to the likes of Casino and Goodfellas.

Well yeah, they're not. Casino and Goodfellas are in an entirely different league.

 

[Weazle]

A few more:

New Jack City
Road To Perdition
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead
Dick Tracy

 

[bledd]

Shooters

It's a British ganger film, gritty and realistic. Not over the top like Lock Stock etc (which is also awesome)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278035/

-Poor rating, but it's a good watch

 

[^TANK^]

Well yeah, they're not. Casino and Goodfellas are in an entirely different league.

Do you think if Martin Scorsese directed them in his style, they would have been better?

 

[Metatron]

I've never actually seen it, but Reservoir Dogs?

 

[Eddie]

I've never actually seen it, but Reservoir Dogs?

You should watch that if you get a chance. Great film. There's a fantastic scene involving the song 'Stuck in the middle with you', a razor and an ear

 

[TonyM19]

Godfather 1 and 2

Steer well clear of 3