Movies and TvShows featuring "gangster-drama" theme.
In 1920s New York City, a group of friends becomes entangled in the world of organized crime, as they navigate through violence, power struggles, and unlikely friendships.
In 'I Died a Thousand Times,' an ex-convict is coerced into attempting a dangerous heist in the high Sierras. Along the way, he forms unexpected relationships and encounters treachery that threatens his life. This film-noir crime thriller explores themes of unrequited love, dissension, and the lengths people will go to for redemption.
After being released from jail, an ex-con seeks revenge against the mafia boss who framed him. He gets involved in a dangerous game of bank robbery, shootouts, and deception, with lives on the line.
A man is lured to a Mexican resort to take part in a deadly plot, involving a gangster and a husband-wife relationship. He must navigate the dangerous situation and try to stay alive.
After retiring from a life of crime, a mobster named Brother Orchid finds himself in a monastery. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when his former associates get wind of his whereabouts and come looking for him. As he navigates the challenges of his new life, Brother Orchid must confront his past and find a way to protect his newfound tranquility.
Mikey and Nicky follows the story of two childhood friends who find themselves on the run with stolen money. As they navigate the streets of Philadelphia, they must outsmart a gangster boss, deal with their own insecurities and betrayals, all within a one-night timespan.
Love Me or Leave Me (1955) tells the story of Ruth Etting, a singer who becomes a success in the music industry but struggles with a troubled marriage. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the film showcases Ruth's ambition, the challenges she faces in show business, and her tumultuous relationship with her husband.
When a snowplow driver seeks revenge for the murder of his son, he unwittingly starts a gang war that escalates into a battle between rival drug lords. As the body count rises, he becomes a reluctant hero in the midst of the chaos.
In 'The Burglars', a group of criminals, led by a suave burglar, plans a daring heist on a merchant ship in Athens, Greece. As they carry out their plan, they are pursued by a sadistic cop and find themselves caught in a cat-and-mouse chase.
Monster is a powerful movie that delves into the gritty world of gang violence in Surrey, Canada. It follows the story of a young Punjabi boy who is caught between the allure of gang life and the desire for a better future. As he navigates through the challenges of growing up in a violent environment, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices that will ultimately shape his fate.
This Woman Is Dangerous follows the story of a woman involved in a dangerous world of crime, murder, and jealousy. As she navigates through her troubled past and tries to protect her young daughter, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, organized crime, and a treacherous romantic rivalry.
In The Big Shakedown, a con-man and racketeer gets involved in a scheme to counterfeit toothpaste. As he navigates the criminal underworld of New York, he becomes entangled in murder and druggist racketeering. Set during the Great Depression, this pre-code movie explores the dark side of society.
Dillinger follows the life of John Dillinger, a notorious gangster in the American Midwest during the 1930s. The movie explores his daring bank robberies, his relationship with his gangster moll, and his constant battle with law enforcement. As the FBI closes in on Dillinger, the suspense and violence escalate, leading to a dramatic climax.
In a city full of corruption, a police officer and a reporter try to bring down a powerful politician who is involved in government and police corruption. Their investigation leads them to uncover a hit-and-run incident and a web of illegal activities, including a speakeasy run by a notorious bootlegger. As they dig deeper, they discover a trail of bribery, murder, and business rivalry, ultimately leading to a climactic engagement between the forces of justice and corruption. The film is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous times of the prohibition era in Chicago, Illinois.
In post-war Tokyo, an American investigator infiltrates a Japanese gang to uncover their criminal activities, leading to a dangerous game of betrayal and romantic rivalry.
Machine Gun McCain is a 1969 action crime drama film about a former convict who seeks revenge against the Mob for the death of his wife. He plans a daring casino heist while being pursued by the police and the Mob.
A lawyer changes from defending public enemies to bringing them to justice after his brother is killed.
In The Star Witness, a man becomes the only witness to a gangster's murder trial. Threatened by the gang, he must navigate a race against time to protect himself and his family.
In an effort to redeem himself, a politician becomes the superintendent of a corrupt reform school. He tries to bring about positive change but faces opposition from the school's corrupt staff and powerful gangster. He must navigate politics and corruption to save the children trapped in the reformatory.
A reporter enlists the help of a gangster's secretary to obtain evidence to bring her boss to justice.