15 Gangster movies that are the epitome of Crime cinema

Modified Jan 16, 2025 04:43 ET

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3. The Departed (2006)

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Based on the Hong Kong movie, Infernal Affairs and the Boston Winter Hill Gang, this crime thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and others, is directed by Martin Scorsese. Set within Boston, the film explores how the Irish-American gangster, Frank (Nicholson) put Colin (Matt Damon), within the Massachusetts Police Department and how the police assign an undercover agent, Billy (DiCaprio), to infiltrate Frank’s crew. The movie provides a portrait of the Boston mafia scene and is a must-watch.