international mob rivalry

His crime epics, particularly the Godfather films he influenced, explore the international criminal underworld and power struggles between organized crime families across continents.

Films like Scarface and Carlito's Way depict the brutal territorial conflicts and international drug trade wars between competing criminal organizations.

His Hong Kong action thrillers such as The Killer and Hard Boiled showcase intense rivalries between triads and international crime syndicates with stylized violence.