This document provides an overview of gangster movies. It notes that gangster movies are also known as mob movies and are a subgenre of crime movies. The earliest known American gangster film was 1906's "The Black Hand." Characteristics of gangster films include rivalry, pursuing wealth through crime, and stealing valuable objects. Examples given of notable gangster films are Scarface, the three Godfather movies, Goodfellas, and Lawless.

1. Gangster Movies
Presentation By:
Thomas Rapkin

2. • Also referred to mob movies
• Subgenre to crime movies
• Arguable overlap with Film Noir
Origins of the genre
Earliest surviving
American Gangster
film is “The Black
Hand” (1906)

3. • What’re the characteristics of Mob/Gangster Films?
Rivalry
Crime in the pursuit of
wealth
Stealing Valued Objects

4. • Examples of Crime Movies
• Scarface
• The Godfather (All 3)
• Goodfellas
• Lawless