The Death of the American Gangster Film

"The history of the American Gangster movie and an analysis of how Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America killed the genre. This video essay considers the major characteristics of the gangster film, how the genre evolved over time, and how Leone exploited genre archetypes to reveal the innate brutality of the gangster myth. ..." 

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"No genre has influenced the public’s perception of criminals more than Gangster Movies. For more than 80 years, the best gangster movies have fascinated and allured the minds of millions; from Prohibition-era pre-code crime to 21st Century gang life. Our list of the 30 best gangster movies of all time includes films that span the globe and were produced in different time periods, with very different budgets. ..."

Top 30 Best Gangster Movies of All Time, Ranked (2023) (Video)

 Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America