Best to Worst Gangster films I own

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Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD]
1.  Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Everything about this is perfect;the casting,the acting,the direction,the pace of the story,the music.This is THE gangster/Mafia film!"
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Taxi Driver [DVD] [1999]
2.  Taxi Driver [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "A work of art.Pure genius.An amazingly stark and brutal film with Robert DeNiro at his all time best.Possibly the greatest film ever made."
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Casino [DVD] [1996]
3.  Casino [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "A superb performance by Sharon Stone.Deniro is excellent,as is Pesci.  Scorsese does it again!"
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King of New York [DVD] [1991]
4.  King of New York [DVD] [1991] DVD ~ Christopher Walken
The list author says:
  "Christopher Walken is nothing short of amazing in this little known classic.  His portrayal of Frank White is inspired.  A great film."
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The Godfather Trilogy (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD]
5.  The Godfather Trilogy (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Marlon Brando
The list author says:
  "All 3 films are genius.Great acting, Great script and a great story.  Amazing."
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Scarface (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD]
6.  Scarface (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Al Pacino
The list author says:
  "Superb film.  Quite apt for modern day Britain as well as America.  Pacino is superb as Tony Montana"
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Gotti (1996) [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
7.  Gotti (1996) [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Armand Assante
The list author says:
  "Armand Assante delivers an Oscar worthy performance as the Teflon Don.  The supporting characters are also superb.  A great Mafia film."
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Boss of Bosses [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
8.  Boss of Bosses [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Chazz Palminteri
The list author says:
  "Chazz Palminteri is amazing in this film.  An essential companion film to Gotti.  Highly recommended."
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Donnie Brasco (1997) [DVD]
9.  Donnie Brasco (1997) [DVD] DVD ~ Al Pacino
The list author says:
  "All the stars of this film are superb, espcially Johnny Depp, Al Pacino and Michael Madsen.  The Mafia can really draw you in it would seem."
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Carlito's Way [DVD] [1994]
10.  Carlito's Way [DVD] [1994] DVD ~ Al Pacino
The list author says:
  "Another great Pacino/De Palma film.  Perhaps slight overacting by Pacino, it is still an amazing film."
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A Bronx Tale [DVD]
11.  A Bronx Tale [DVD] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Palminteri and DeNiro are superb.  The rest of the cast do a decent job too.  Essential Mafia film."
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The Untouchables [DVD] [1987]
12.  The Untouchables [DVD] [1987] DVD ~ Kevin Costner
The list author says:
  "Robert DeNiro as Al Capone is amazing.  Very violent for a 15.  Sean Connery's portrayal of Malone is nothing short of genius.  Great acting and story."
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Heat [DVD] [1995]
13.  Heat [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Al Pacino
The list author says:
  "Overacting by Pacino again,but to see him try and outact DeNiro is superb.  The two Titans of film together.  A masterpiece."
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Jackie Brown [DVD] [1998]
14.  Jackie Brown [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Pam Grier
The list author says:
  "An ok Gangster film,suffers after repeat viewings.DeNiro seems bored in this film."
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Mean Streets [DVD]
15.  Mean Streets [DVD] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "The young DeNiro and Kaitel are fantastic together.  This takes at least 2 viewings to get into, but it is a fine film."
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Ghost Dog - the Way of the Samurai [DVD] [2000]
16.  Ghost Dog - the Way of the Samurai [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Forest Whitaker
The list author says:
  "Forest Whitaker is excellent in the lead role.  The scenes with his Frech speaking buddy are hilarious.  Watch for the excellent Victor Argo in this film too. Not my usual taste for a film."
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Brother [DVD] [2001]
17.  Brother [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Takeshi Kitano
The list author says:
  "An odd, excessively violent film. It has a confusing story and the acting isn't great, but I've seen alot worse."
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American Yakuza [DVD]
18.  American Yakuza [DVD] DVD ~ Viggo Mortensen
The list author says:
  "Viggo Mortensen gives yet another excellent film performance.  This may not be a big budget film, but you could do alot worse than to watch this."
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Gangs of New York [DVD] [2003]
19.  Gangs of New York [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Daniel Day-Lewis
The list author says:
  "Aside from the brilliant performance by Daniel Day Lewis this film lacks the qualities of other Scorsese films.  Far too long with excessive brutality."
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Once Upon A Time In America Special Edition [DVD] [1984]
20.  Once Upon A Time In America Special Edition [DVD] [1984] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Awful film.  This is so long that I ended up losing the plot half way through.  James Woods and DeNiro are ok in this, but that aside this is best avoided."
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Last Days of Frankie the Fly [DVD]
21.  Last Days of Frankie the Fly [DVD] DVD ~ Dennis Hopper
The list author says:
  "Disappointing film lacking a decent script and suffering severe miscasting of Dennis Hopper as a good guy."
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Road to Perdition/Miller's Crossing/the Funeral [DVD]
22.  Road to Perdition/Miller's Crossing/the Funeral [DVD] DVD ~ Triple - Gangster
The list author says:
  "Road To Perdition:  Not as bad as I expected.  Tom Hanks is not his usual over-the-top self and the supporting cast do a decent job too.  Recommended"
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Bad Lieutenant - Dvd [1993]
23.  Bad Lieutenant - Dvd [1993] DVD ~ Harvey Keitel
The list author says:
  "Awful film.  Disgusting and pointless. Avoid."
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Gangster No.1 [DVD] [2000]
24.  Gangster No.1 [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Malcolm McDowell
The list author says:
  "Terrible film.  Paul Bettany and Malcolm McDowell can't even save this.  Hardly any violence, mainly swearing and looking crazy.  Not much else.  Avoid"
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Miller's Crossing [1990] [DVD] [1991]
25.  Miller's Crossing [1990] [DVD] [1991] DVD ~ Gabriel Byrne
The list author says:
  "Awful film that is either a really bad comedy or a terrible gangster film.  Convoluted plot and mediocre acting persist throughout. AVOID."
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