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Gangster films play a crucial role in cinema, with stories about crime, loyalty, and the human experience.

Rubout, whacked, and taken for a ride are just a few examples of the colorful jargon synonymous with underworld reprisal.

More than 170 items belonging to the infamous mob boss sold at an auction in California last week, including his “favorite” pistol.

Rest In Peace Sir Sean Connery [ August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020 ] Sean Connery, often hailed as the epitome of suave sophistication...

Directed by Abel Ferrara, the crime thriller explores themes of power, morality, and the dark underbelly of New York during the late 1980s.

Mickey Cohen, born Meyer Harris Cohen in 1913, was a notorious American gangster known for his criminal activities in the mid-20th century.

James "Whitey" Bulger (1929-2018) was an infamous American mobster who led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer in 1902, was a notorious American mobster during the Prohibition era.

Meyer Lansky, (July 4, 1902 -January 15, 1983) was a pivotal figure in the annals of American organized crime during the 20th century.

Born: October 1, 1910 – Died: May 23, 1934

Sam Giancana was a ruthless mobster that was willing to do anything to stay in control.​ ​

Here is a list of some of my favorite wiseguy quotes and quotes from real people who have shaped crime entertainment over the past 100...

Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel would grow up to become a key player in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era and beyond.

“They wanted me to roll all the time,” Franzese told Newsday in 2019. “I couldn’t do that.

Charles "Lucky" Luciano is regarded as the mastermind behind the reorganization and modernization of the American Mafia.

Frank Lucas was an American drug trafficker who operated in Harlem, New York during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.

Carmine Persico, also known as "The Snake" or "Junior," was an Italian-American mobster who played a prominent role in the American Mafia.

The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.

Arnold Rothstein, often dubbed as "The Brain" or "The Big Bankroll," stands as a legendary figure in the annals of American criminal history