crime and gangsterism

His filmography obsessively explores organized crime, moral corruption, and the psychology of gangsters through masterworks like Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and Casino.

The Godfather trilogy stands as the definitive cinematic examination of organized crime, power structures, and family legacy within criminal enterprises.

His crime and Western films, including Once Upon a Time in America, present stylized, operatic explorations of violence, loyalty, and the criminal underworld.