Movies and TvShows featuring "american-gangster" theme.

The Sopranos follows mobster Tony Soprano as he juggles the demands of his criminal organization with the challenges of his dysfunctional family life. He seeks help from a psychiatrist, deals with personal and professional conflicts, and navigates the world of the Italian-American mafia in New Jersey. The show explores themes of violence, family relationships, and the impact of Tony's disturbed childhood on his behavior.

After serving a prison sentence, Carlito Brigante wants to steer clear of drugs and violence. However, he is pulled back into the criminal world when he is forced to participate in a drug deal. Determined to escape his past, Carlito invests the drug money in a nightclub, aiming to save enough to retire. But a series of events, including betrayal and threats from the gangsters, jeopardize his plans for a better future.

After his release from prison, a drug lord embarks on a mission to establish his dominance over the criminal underworld in New York City. As he engages in a violent war with rival gangs, he faces challenges and obstacles that threaten his reign.

A process server and his marijuana dealer witness a murder and are pursued by hitmen and a corrupt police officer. They must navigate a series of comedic and action-packed misadventures to stay alive.

Kill the Irishman is a true crime film based on the life of Danny Greene, an Irish-American mobster who becomes a prominent figure in the Cleveland mafia wars. The movie depicts Greene's rise to power, his rivalry with the Italian mafia, and his eventual assassination attempt.

Get Rich or Die Tryin' follows the story of Marcus, a young African American man who becomes a successful rapper after growing up in a dangerous neighborhood plagued by drugs and violence. Facing various challenges including the loss of loved ones, Marcus navigates the ruthless world of the drug trade and gangland crime while striving to build a better future for himself and his community.

Uncovers the extraordinary truth behind some of the Mafia's most notorious outlaws, and reveals how the FBI and law enforcement developed the techniques to crack the organization and bring it to justice. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Mafia, told by the people who brought it down.

Violence and corruption pulsed through the soul of the Gangster Empire during the heyday of Prohibition and the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

A cinematic documentary series that explores the rise and fall of some of the most nefarious and notorious criminals brought to justice by the United States government. From thugs to lethal beauties, outlaws to kingpins, each episode profiles these gangsters and reveals their sinister motives, transgressions and the circumstances that eventually led to their downfall.

The Roaring Twenties is a movie that takes place during the 1920s and follows the rise and fall of Jay Gatsby, a bootlegger involved in organized crime. The story focuses on his love triangle, his conflicts with rival gangsters, and his struggle to maintain his empire in the face of changing times and circumstances. As the Great Depression hits and the end of Prohibition looms, Gatsby finds himself caught in a web of betrayal, violence, and unrequited love.

The Public Enemy follows the rise and fall of Tom Powers and his best friend Matt Doyle, as they work their way up the ranks of the Chicago gangster underworld. Fueled by prohibition-era bootlegging and violence, Tom becomes a powerful crime boss. However, the consequences of his criminal lifestyle and the ruthless world he inhabits eventually catch up with him, leading to tragic consequences.

Gangland is a gripping true crime documentary series that delves into the dangerous and violent world of gangs. It explores the power struggles, gang wars, and criminal activities carried out by various gang leaders and their members. This show provides an in-depth look at the extreme and brutal realities of gang life.

In Murder on the Orient Express, a murder takes place on the famous Orient Express train. Detective Hercule Poirot must unravel the mystery and uncover the culprit among the train's passengers. As he investigates, he discovers that everyone on board has a motive for the murder, and he must use his skills to piece together the puzzle and catch the killer before they strike again.

When an FBI agent goes undercover as a taxi driver to infiltrate a notorious gang, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he uncovers a web of corruption and violence that threatens to consume him.

Fed up with the raising crime in Miami, the police chief and the leading members of the city council hire a former Miami gangster, gone straight, to help eliminate the biggest crime syndicate in the city.

In 1957, an upstate New York town becomes the setting for a historic mob summit, prompting an intense clash between rival gangsters during a time when the American Mafia was at its height of power.

Gambler Arnold Rothstein marries an actress, avenges his buddy and meets an underworld fate.

Las Vegas...Sin City...There is no place like it on earth. The adult playground in the Sun... The country s greatest resort city... the gambling capital of the world...A place of casinos...Home of the famous, and infamous Strip. It is a city where for the right price every kind of entertainment is available for everyone and anyone at any time... It is a city that never sleeps. But it is also a uniquely American city...A Western city ... A desert city. The story of Las Vegas is a 20th century tale...A tale that unites the Mob with the Wild West s culture of cowboys, gunslingers, and saloons. Las Vegas reflects the greater American story of freedom, and the American dream of striking it rich...The last place where you can arrive as a nobody and leave as a king.

In the midst of the Great Depression, a man named Bill plans to make money by becoming a parachute jumper. Along the way, he gets involved in smuggling contraband, has a romantic relationship, and faces various challenges and adventures as he navigates the hard times of the era.

A documentary exploring the life and career of influential lawyer Roy Cohn, known for his connection to the mob and his controversial actions.