Essay describing the key characteristics and notable films in the genre, plus an extensive list of the best titles.

Extensive look at the various crime and gangster film sub-genres, with reviews of over two dozen movies.

Examines the Hollywood Gangster from 1930 to 1938.

Internet Movie Database users vote for the top fifty all-time crime movies.

Help for non-Japanese speakers to understand gangster Japanese by studying dialogue from films. Also movie recommendations.