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




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