Despite the wide range of categories for film themes nowadays, a large population of people would still look after the films with gangster theme. This is why movies with gangster theme are the most viewed and remembered films by people throughout the world. Who would not be thrilled and agitated with the suspense in the stories of the Godfather trilogy, Goodfellas, Casino, Scarface, The Sopranos and many more? The viewers were hanged on the edge of their seat while watching these films because of the actions, drama, and the intriguing climax of the stories. Everyone loved these movies and to give you a brief description of the films, here is a list of the all time best gangster movies.

Goodfellas (1990) Under the direction of Martin Scorsese, the stars who casted this film are Robert DeNiro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesce. This is a film about the life in the mafia, remembered by viewers for its exciting storylines and the quality performances of the whole cast. Truly, it is a film known as the top gangster movies.

Godfather Trilogy (1972, 1974, 1990) This film is the gangster movie that became popular throughout the world due to its story as a whole. The outstanding performances of the acting icons Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Marlon Brando, James Caan, and the whole cast of the film was directed and led by the director, Francis Ford Coppola. Packed with drama, suspense, action, and thrills, this film is really one of the best gangster movies of all time, making the Oscars to grant it 9 awards.

Scarface (1983) A movie directed by Brian DePalma and performed by Al Pacino, Scarface is a combination of real life dramas and make-believe creations. The story and the climax of the movie made the viewers very thrilled and hooked with the characters until the inevitable ending. With Michelle Pfeiffer and other casts, this is really one of the best gangster movies throughout the movie industry.

Pulp Fiction (1994) A deep, dark gangster movie not for the faint of heart, but an outstanding film directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring such icons as John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, this gangster movie kept us thinking. Excellent acting, intriguing storyline, unforgettable characters, makes this movie a two thumbs up for one of the top 10 gangster movies ever made.

Donnie Brasco (1997) A top notch gangster movie that starred Johnny Depp and Al Pacino. The chemistry between these two actors made this movie an unforgettable one. Great storyline, roller coaster of emotions and a wonderful supporting cast puts this movie as a top notch gangster movie.

Casino (1995) This film is a gangster story starring Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesce, and Sharon Stone under the excellent direction skills of Martin Scorsese. As one of the top gangster movies of all time, this film definitely a best movie due to its great storyline and unforgettable casts as performed by the action icons.

The best gangster movies of all time actually include more movies. This list is just a part of the long list of top rated gangster films. Since 1912, many similar films have been produced and most of them are based on true stories. These films are well remembered throughout time due to its intriguing storyline, star-studded casts, one-of-a-kind performances, and thrilling events and actions. With the continuous adoration for gangster-themed films, we are sure to expect more box-office hit gangster movies to come in the near future.

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