Top 10 Revenge Biopics to Watch

Description: Harold Shand, a London gangster, plans to expand his empire but faces a mysterious enemy seeking revenge, leading to a violent confrontation.

Fact: The film was initially banned in Ireland due to its depiction of the IRA. Bob Hoskins was nominated for a BAFTA for his role.

Description: This film recounts the efforts of Eliot Ness and his team to bring down Al Capone, showcasing their relentless pursuit of justice and revenge against the notorious gangster.

Fact: The screenplay was based on the book by Oscar Fraley and Eliot Ness. The iconic scene on the train station steps was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in "Battleship Potemkin."

Description: Based on the life of Martin Cahill, an Irish criminal known as "The General," this film depicts his rise to power and his eventual downfall, driven by his need for revenge against those who betrayed him.

Fact: Brendan Gleeson, who plays Cahill, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance. The film was shot in Dublin, where Cahill's crimes took place.

Description: An ex-con from England travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death, leading him on a path of destruction and revenge against those responsible.

Fact: The film uses non-linear storytelling, with scenes from the past and present interwoven. Terence Stamp's character was inspired by the real-life British criminal, John Palmer.

Description: Denzel Washington stars as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongfully convicted of murder, who fights for his freedom and seeks justice against those who wronged him.

Fact: The film was inspired by Carter's autobiography "The Sixteenth Round." Denzel Washington was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.

Description: This film explores the complex relationship between Jesse James and Robert Ford, culminating in Ford's act of betrayal and revenge, which leads to his own downfall.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, standing in for the American Midwest. Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck both received critical acclaim for their performances.

Description: Set during the Prohibition era, this film follows the Bondurant brothers as they fight back against corrupt law enforcement and rival bootleggers, seeking vengeance for their mistreatment.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Wettest County in the World" by Matt Bondurant, whose grandfather was one of the brothers. Shia LaBeouf learned to play the banjo for his role.

Description: This film tells the story of Danny Greene, an Irish-American mobster who took on the Italian-American Mafia in Cleveland, Ohio, in a bloody turf war.

Fact: The film was based on the book "To Kill the Irishman: The War That Crippled the Mafia" by Rick Porrello. It was shot on location in Cleveland, where many of the real events took place.

Description: Hugh Glass's tale of survival and revenge after being left for dead by his hunting team in the 1820s American wilderness is a gripping narrative of human endurance and vengeance.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in this film. The film was shot in sequence to capture the physical and emotional journey of the character.

Description: This biopic delves into the lives of the notorious Kray twins, who ruled the London underworld with an iron fist, seeking revenge on anyone who crossed them.

Fact: The film features real-life footage of the Krays. It was the first film to be released under the newly formed British Screen Finance.