7 Iconic Italian Mafia Movies You Must Watch

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Nov 13, 2024

The Irishman (2019)

An epic gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese, centers on a truck driver who becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell and his crime family before later working for the powerful Jimmy Hoffa.

Scarface (1983)

A crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma follows Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who arrives penniless in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful drug lord.

One Hundred Steps (2000)

Marco Tullio Giordana’s film, set in the small town of Cinisi follows Peppino swears to exact revenge after a rival group kills his uncle, Cesare, a mafia boss.

Gomorrah (2008)

Based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Roberto Saviano, follows a criminal syndicate named The Camorra who relies on cocaine, corruption, and others to acquire wealth and power.

Casino (1995)

An epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese follows a mafia associate who was asked to run casinos in Las Vegas and rises to power but his love interest gets things complicated.

Goodfellas (1990)

A biographical gangster film directed by Martin Scorsese, set in 1955 the story is about the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill and his friends and family.

The Godfather (1972)

Don Vito Corleone, the leader of a mafia family, decides to transfer his empire to his youngest son, Michael. However, this choice unwittingly places the lives of his loved ones in significant jeopardy.

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