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Mobsters

Mobsters

Action · Crime · Drama · 1991

The story of a group of friends in turn of the century New York, from their early days as street hoods to their rise in the world of organized crime...

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Mobsters

“They didn't take orders...They took over.”

1991 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 44m

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6.3 / 10

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The story of a group of friends in turn of the century New York, from their early days as street hoods to their rise in the world of organized crime...

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Karbelnikoff

Written by

Michael Mahern

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Charlie "Lucky" Luciano

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Frank Costello

Richard Grieco

Richard Grieco

Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel

Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Meyer Lansky

Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara Flynn Boyle

Mara Motes

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Don Salvatore Faranzano

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Don Giuseppe 'Joe the Boss' Masseria

Court is in session

Put Mobsters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.