Directed by William Friedkin & starring iconic actor Gene Hackman, The French Connection remains one of the most iconic gangster movies from the '70s.

As far back as anyone can remember, the movies have loved gangsters – and it’s not hard to understand why. Who hasn’t fantasised about living outside the law, of having money and influence ...

Widely considered to be not only one of the best crime and gangster movies of all time but one of the greatest pieces of ...

If you asked 100 people what the best gangster film of all time is ... But how does it compare to another all-time gangster movie great, The Godfather? Well, The Godfather does score marginally ...

“From as far back as I remember, I always wanted to watch gangster ... on top of the world. However, it all comes crashing down, losing most of his friends along the way. “Once Upon a Time ...

Gangster, crime and mob movies are just about money ... s preconceived notions of narrative and perspective. On top of all this serious stuff, a great gangster flick is also endlessly enjoyable ...

The Coen Brothers directed the 1990 gangster movie Miller's Crossing, which is now being hailed as the filmmakers' "greatest" ...

"What are the 100 best movies of all time?" It's a hell of a question to ask, and an even harder one to answer — even for the team here at the world's biggest and best-loved film magazine, Empire.