Movies and TvShows featuring "crime-epic" theme.
Henry Hill, a young boy from a predominantly Italian neighborhood, idolizes the local Mafia gangsters and joins their ranks. He forms close ties with his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito, but as they engage in more dangerous activities, Henry's marriage deteriorates and he becomes involved in drug dealing. When things spiral out of control, Henry decides to become an informant for the FBI and enters the Witness Protection Program. Ultimately, his criminal associates are imprisoned, and he is left to live a new, ordinary life.
A team of high-end thieves accidentally leave a clue at their latest heist, leading to them being pursued by the LAPD. As they plan their next job and try to avoid capture, they must deal with internal conflicts and the unpredictable actions of a dangerous serial killer. With the police closing in, they face a race against time to pull off one last heist and escape the heat.
In Las Vegas, two best friends - a casino executive and a mafia enforcer - compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite. Sam Rothstein becomes the boss of the Tangiers Casino, doubling its profits for the Mafia. However, his friend Nicky Santoro becomes a liability with his violent temper. Sam falls in love with Ginger McKenna, but their relationship deteriorates when her past catches up with them. As the mob's power declines, Sam reflects on the changes in Las Vegas.
Frank Sheeran, a World War II veteran, becomes a hit-man for the Bufalino crime family. He befriends union leader Jimmy Hoffa and becomes his bodyguard. Eventually, Frank is tasked with assassinating Jimmy. The film explores Frank's life from his time in the war to his involvement in organized crime and his relationships with Jimmy and his family.
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin. Chickens are being prepared for a meal. A chicken escapes, and an armed gang chases after it in a Favela called the Cidade De Deus ('City of God'). The chicken stops between the gang and a young man named Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), who believes the gang wants to kill him. A flashback traces Rocket, the narrator, back to the late 1960s. In the 1960s, the Favela is a newly built housing project far from the center of Rio De Janeiro, with little access to electricity and water. Three impoverished, amateur thieves known as the 'Tender Trio' - Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Clipper (Jefechander Suplino), and Goose (Renato De Souza) - rob and loot business owners; Goose is Rocket's brother. The thieves split part of the loot with the citizens of the city and are protected by them in return...
In 1968 New York City, an outcast cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. As he investigates, he discovers the depth of corruption in the police force and the city's criminal syndicates. With determination and the help of his colleagues, he builds a case against Lucas, leading to his arrest and the dismantling of the criminal empire. This crime drama explores themes of power, corruption, and the price of ambition.
As his smuggling empire grows, a brazen Pushpa longs for power and respect on his vengeful journey, while facing old rivals and new.
Twenty years after City of God, Buscapé recounts how conflicts between police, traffickers, and militias impacted the community.
Joint Venture follows the story of a drug dealer involved in cannabis drug trafficking in the criminal underworld of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In bleak Northern England, a man recently released from prison convinces his three best friends to help him rob the local drug lord who caused his incarceration. Will the revenge pay off and win back his ex-girlfriend?
TATE is determined to avenge the violent death of his loyal foot soldier. He goes on a rampage, venturing into the dark side of 90s Soho to track down the responsible villain. Along the way, he confronts violent kingpins and navigates treacherous backstreets. TATE will stop at nothing to execute his revenge, even as the world around him starts to explode.
Pudhupettai tells the story of a young man named Kokki Kumar who rises through the ranks of the criminal underworld in Chennai. He becomes a powerful gang leader and gets involved in various illegal activities including drug trafficking and prostitution. However, his ambition and ruthlessness eventually lead to his downfall.
Set in Hiroshima, Japan, Battles Without Honor and Humanity follows the violent world of organized crime. The story revolves around yakuza gang wars, betrayals, and the aftermath of World War II. The movie explores themes of loyalty, honor, and betrayal in the criminal underworld. With intense action sequences, a complex plot, and memorable characters, Battles Without Honor and Humanity is a gripping crime epic.
This documentary takes a deep dive into the making of 'The Godfather' film series, exploring the multiple actors for one character, screen tests, interviews, and the dynamics of the cast and crew. It delves into the thrilling and dramatic aspects of filmmaking, particularly focusing on family relationships, crime, revenge, and the Italian-American mafia. With a spotlight on the director and the crime epic genre, it showcases the challenges and intricacies of creating a timeless masterpiece.
A powerful crime boss builds an empire by controlling the organized crime in Mumbai. However, his empire starts crumbling when his protégé turns against him to start his own gang. As rivalries and violence escalate, the police commissioner tries to bring them down.
Agitator follows the story of a mobster who seeks vengeance and loyalty in a world of violence and crime.
Leather Jackets follows a gangster who navigates the treacherous underworld of crime and violence, all while wearing his signature leather jacket. He finds himself entangled in a love triangle, facing danger at every turn.
In a city rotting from within, a cursed coin promising untold riches leaves only disappearances in its wake. When Elle, son of powerful politician Mr. Vichai, vanishes, two broken men—Time, a disgraced cop, and Marvin, a fallen lawyer—are hired to find the truth. One million baht is on the line. But some truths come at a higher price.
Abstraction is an intense action film centered around a heist that goes awry, leading to a chain of events involving betrayal, revenge, and a desperate pursuit for an invaluable MacGuffin. As ex-lovers find themselves forced to work together and old wounds resurface, they are thrown into a world of violence, deception, and high-stakes risks.
André Guilherme's directorial debut centers on Zak, a young man who, amidst a backdrop of drugs and the violent, finds himself in peril placed at the forefront of a dangerous situation.