Perhaps Caine's defining role as the ruthless London villain in Newcastle to sort out some gang bovver. When he finds out his niece has become embroiled with some very seedy characters, his involvement becomes far deeper. A violent and slick thriller with an excellent feel for both time and location and a comment on the despair of Britain in the 1970s.
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GOODFELLAS (1991)
Certification18 Our Rating
Irish Sicilian Henry Hill always wanted to be a gangster and from running errands as a small boy, he graduates to becoming a trusted member of the "family". A stunning, violent and essential portrait of the Mafia's intimate details. An award winning film, superbly crafted by Scorsese.
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MIDNIGHT RUN (1988)
Certification18 Our Rating
Everyone is after the mild-mannered accountant who embezzled $15 million from the Mafia and gave it to charity. They want his head, the FBI want his testimony and De Niro wants the reward for bringing him in. So begins a fast, furious and very funny chase and an excellent film. An absolute must.
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THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1-2-3 (THE ORIGINAL) (1974)
Certification15 Our Rating
A formidable gangster thriller later to be cribbed by Tarantino. An itchy crew of criminal cronies grab a metro carriage of civilians and demand $1 million ransom, causing the kind of chaos in New York City that a traditional train heist causes the cavalry. But, once they've got the ransom, how on earth do they expect to get away?
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