Underrated Mob Movies

The genre doesn't begin and end with The Godfather. Which lesser-known gangster flick does it best?

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1 Road to Perdition
Paul Newman's riveting, late-career performance as an Irish mobster makes this one an instant classic. 43 59

2 Carlito's Way
This atmospheric gangster flick, starring Al Pacino and Sean Penn, is easily one of Brian DePalma's best. 25 61

3 Eastern Promises
David Cronenberg's fierce flick follows a hit man (Viggo Mortensen) as he negotiates the inner workings of the Russian mafia. 24 60

4 A Bronx Tale
Chazz Palminteri's semi-autobiographical tale gets an extra shot of life from director Robert De Niro. 20 58

5 Miller's Crossing
Gabriel Byrne and John Turturro clock gripping performances in the Coen brothers' Prohibition-era epic. 20 58

6 State of Grace
Sean Penn, Gary Oldman, and Ed Harris bring this intense Irish mob tale to life with captivating results. -2 46

7 Prizzi's Honor
John Huston doesn't pull any punches in this depiction of Mafia life, which stars Jack Nicholson and Kathleen Turner. -4 48

8 The Funeral
Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant) and Christopher Walken team up for this beautifully shot crime drama. -8 38

9 The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Peter Boyle is a low-lever gangster forced to deal with his buddy, a presumed snitch (Robert Mitchum) in this gem. -8 44

Underrated Mob Movies

The genre doesn't begin and end with The Godfather. Which lesser-known gangster flick does it best?

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