Top 10 Thrillers on Organised Crime

Description: This iconic film chronicles the Corleone family's struggle to maintain their empire, offering a complex portrayal of family dynamics within the mafia world.

Fact: Marlon Brando improvised the famous cat scene; the cat was a stray that wandered onto the set. The film was initially panned by critics but has since become a cultural touchstone.

Description: A dramatized account of the battle between the Treasury Department and Al Capone, this film showcases the lengths to which law enforcement will go to bring down organized crime.

Fact: The famous "Union Station" shootout was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in "Battleship Potemkin." Kevin Costner was not the first choice for Eliot Ness; Harrison Ford was considered.

Description: Based on the true story of Henry Hill, this film provides an insider's look at the life of mobsters, from the glamour to the gritty reality, making it a quintessential crime thriller.

Fact: The famous "Copacabana" tracking shot took three days to film. Ray Liotta's mother appears in the film as his on-screen mother.

Description: Set in Las Vegas, this film explores the rise and fall of a casino magnate and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, all under the watchful eye of the mob.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to reflect the aging of the characters. The real-life Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, on whom the main character is based, was banned from casinos in Las Vegas.

Description: This epic crime saga pits a master thief against a relentless detective, offering a deep dive into the lives of both criminals and law enforcement, highlighting their similarities and differences.

Fact: The bank heist scene was filmed in real-time with real-life SWAT members. The diner scene between De Niro and Pacino was improvised.

Description: Based on the true story of FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family, this film provides a tense look at undercover work within organized crime.

Fact: The real Donnie Brasco, Joe Pistone, served as a consultant on the film. Al Pacino's character, Lefty Ruggiero, was based on a real-life mobster who was Pistone's mentor.

Description: This film explores the double lives of an undercover cop and a mole in the police department, both infiltrating opposite sides of the Irish mob in Boston. Its intricate plot and character development make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Hong Kong thriller "Infernal Affairs." Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this movie.

Description: This film tells the story of Frank Lucas, a real-life drug kingpin who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes from Vietnam.

Fact: Denzel Washington met with the real Frank Lucas to prepare for his role. The film's budget was significantly increased due to the need for period-appropriate sets and costumes.

Description: This film delves into the Russian mafia in London, focusing on a midwife who uncovers a dark secret involving a Russian crime family.

Fact: Viggo Mortensen learned Russian for his role and even got a tattoo that is associated with the Russian mafia. The film was shot in London to capture the authentic feel of the city's underworld.

Description: Robert De Niro's directorial debut, this film examines the life of a young Italian-American torn between his father's honest work and the allure of the local mob boss.

Fact: The film is based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man play, which he wrote after his own experiences growing up in the Bronx. De Niro was so impressed by the play that he bought the rights to turn it into a movie.