Top 10 Crime Films About Underground Organizations

Description: This gritty film follows two NYC cops as they uncover a heroin smuggling ring, showcasing the gritty realism of police work and the underworld of drug trafficking.

Fact: The famous car chase scene was shot without permits, leading to real-life chaos on the streets of New York.

Description: No list of crime films would be complete without this iconic tale of the Corleone family, exploring the inner workings of the mafia with a depth that has set the standard for all crime dramas to follow.

Fact: Marlon Brando famously improvised the line "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." The film was initially met with skepticism by Paramount, who thought it would be a flop.

Description: Another Scorsese gem, this film chronicles the rise and fall of Henry Hill, offering an unflinching look at the life of a mobster, from the glamour to the gritty reality of the criminal underworld.

Fact: The famous "Copacabana" tracking shot took three takes to get right. The film was based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi.

Description: Another Scorsese masterpiece, this film explores the mob's control over Las Vegas casinos, with a focus on the complex relationships and the inevitable downfall of those who play with fire.

Fact: The film was shot in the Riviera Hotel and Casino, which was later demolished in

Description: Johnny Depp stars as an FBI agent who infiltrates the Bonanno crime family, offering an insider's view of the mafia's inner workings and the toll it takes on one's identity.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life story of Joseph D. Pistone, who went undercover for six years.

Description: This film takes you into the heart of Boston's Irish mob, where a mole in the police force and an undercover cop navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse. It's a masterclass in tension and betrayal, making it a perfect fit for our list.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. It's a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: David Cronenberg's film delves into the Russian mafia in London, with a story that intertwines a midwife's investigation into a dead woman's diary with the brutal world of organized crime.

Fact: Viggo Mortensen learned Russian for his role and improvised the famous bathhouse fight scene.

Description: Set in Boston, this film follows a group of bank robbers who are forced to deal with the consequences of their actions, including the FBI and their own pasts.

Fact: Ben Affleck, who also directed, grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which influenced the film's authentic portrayal of Boston.

Description: Robert De Niro's directorial debut tells the story of a young boy torn between his honest father and a charismatic local mobster, offering a nuanced look at the allure and dangers of the mob life.

Fact: The film is semi-autobiographical, based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man play.

Description: This Italian film provides a raw, unfiltered look at the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia, showing the impact of organized crime on ordinary lives.

Fact: The film was based on a book by Roberto Saviano, who received death threats for his exposé on the Camorra.