§16§Gangsters embodied on the screen by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino,Robert de Niro, Alain Delon and other iconic actors havebecome modern legends, and the movies narrating their riseand fall are as popular as some of the best romantic comedies.This book fills a gap by exploring this beloved genre throughthe prism of 100 iconic movies by directors from all over theglobe. You will revive the excitement of unforgettable scenesand dialogues, discover some half-forgotten gems, and learnmore about the stories behind these masterpieces of actionand suspense, often inspired by true events.
