Gangster movies are as enduring an American institution as crime itself.
Three quarters of a century after Hollywood started churning ’em out, the genre’s still kickin’. On Wednesday, the Johnny Depp-starring John Dillinger bio “Public Enemies” hits screens, continuing a long line of flicks about tough guys with tommy guns.
After you see “Enemies,” check out these bitter little numbers if you haven’t.
Johnny Depp will star as John Dillinger in "Public Enemies." (Joel Ryan)
1. “The Godfather 1 and 2”: Well, of course.
2. “Goodfellas”: Arguably better than the Godfathers.
3. “Miller’s Crossing”: The Coen Brothers try depression-era crime and succeed awesomely.
4. “White Heat”: Original gangster actor James Cagney is a poisonous cookie as a guy who loves nothing ’cept his Ma.
5. “Get Carter”: Michael Caine is ice-cold awesome as a vengeful chap who’s really good at killing people.
6. “Scarface” (1983): Isn’t it about time you said hello to Tony Montana’s little friend?
7. “City of God”: Basically, “Goodfellas” in the favelas of Rio. As cool and upsetting as it sounds.
8. “Rififi”: Italian noir featuring the longest, greatest heist in screen history.
9. “The Long Good Friday”: Bob Hoskins is surprisingly scary as the leader of the London underworld.
Others: “Pulp Fiction,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Road to Perdition,” “The Big Heat,” “The Departed,” “Donnie Brasco,” “Mean Streets,” “Key Largo,” “Little Caesar,” “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” “Shoot the Piano Player,” “The Red Circle,” “Casino.”
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