THEME EXPLORATION

gangster brothers

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
1987 · John Woo
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
2008 · Matteo Garrone
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
2003 · Martin Scorsese
As Tears Go By
As Tears Go By
1988 · Wong Kar-wai
Born Reckless
Born Reckless
1930 · John Ford
Criss Cross
Criss Cross
1949 · Robert Siodmak
He Laughed Last
He Laughed Last
1956 · Blake Edwards
Le Deuxième souffle
Le Deuxième souffle
1966 · Jean-Pierre Melville
That Royle Girl
That Royle Girl
1925 · D.W. Griffith
Crippled Avengers
Crippled Avengers
1978 · Chang Cheh
Dragnet Girl
Dragnet Girl
1933 · Yasujiro Ozu
The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
1939 · James Whale
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

Scorsese's films like 'Goodfellas' and 'The Irishman' deeply explore the bonds, conflicts, and moral corruption within criminal organizations and families.

 Ethan Coen USA

The Coen Brothers examine criminal desperation and moral ambiguity in films like 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Fargo,' often featuring morally compromised protagonists.

 Damien Leone Italy

Leone's spaghetti westerns and crime films like 'Once Upon a Time in America' explore brotherhood, betrayal, and loyalty among outlaws with operatic intensity.