Though there are more examples of the gangster genre, there are a few films that every newcomer should see first. The gangster genre puts its focus squarely on organized crime, telling tales of ...

James Cagney may be more strongly associated with the gangster movie than any other actor, having made several of the genre’s best films. The star was more than a film hoodlum, of course, getting his ...

This film premiered at the 47th Venice International Film Festival in 1990.

You've probably heard of the best gangster movies in film history, but within the genre, some are totally underrated and underappreciated.