Ben je fan van 'Die heisse Masche - Chicago 1929' (1969) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde sfeer, thema's of verhaallijnen hebben. Of je nu houdt van historische drama's, misdaadverhalen of de spanning van de jaren 20, hier vind je zeker iets dat bij je smaak past.

The Public Enemy (1931)
Beschreibung: A seminal early gangster film depicting the rise and fall of a criminal during Prohibition, with brutal violence and social commentary.
Fakt: The famous grapefruit scene was completely improvised by James Cagney and became one of cinema's most shocking moments at the time.


The Roaring Twenties (1939)
Beschreibung: A classic gangster saga following criminals through Prohibition and its aftermath, with themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the American Dream.
Fakt: The film was one of the first to use newsreel footage to establish historical context for its fictional story.


White Heat (1949)
Beschreibung: A psychologically intense crime drama featuring a ruthless gang leader with mother issues, culminating in a spectacular explosive finale.
Fakt: James Cagney's iconic 'Top of the world!' line was ad-libbed during filming.


The Godfather (1972)
Beschreibung: The definitive crime family saga examining power, loyalty, and corruption through generations of organized crime in America.
Fakt: The cat held by Marlon Brando in his opening scene was a stray found on the Paramount lot and wasn't in the script.


Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Beschreibung: An epic crime drama spanning decades, exploring friendship, betrayal, and the costs of criminal life through non-linear storytelling.
Fakt: The original cut ran nearly 6 hours; the US theatrical release was shortened to


The Untouchables (1987)
Beschreibung: A gripping crime drama set in the Prohibition era, focusing on law enforcement's battle against organized crime, with intense shootouts and moral dilemmas.
Fakt: The famous train station shootout scene was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in Battleship Potemkin.


Miller's Crossing (1990)
Beschreibung: A complex, dialogue-driven gangster film with intricate power struggles, betrayals, and a morally ambiguous protagonist navigating the criminal underworld.
Fakt: The film's iconic hat-blowing-in-the-wind scene was achieved using a hidden jet engine.


Casino (1995)
Beschreibung: A lavish, violent portrayal of mob control over Las Vegas casinos, featuring intricate power plays and the destructive nature of greed.
Fakt: The film's casino scenes were shot at the since-demolished Landmark Hotel, one of Vegas's first high-rise casinos.


L.A. Confidential (1997)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir crime thriller exposing police corruption and organized crime in mid-20th century Los Angeles, with layered characters and twisty plotting.
Fakt: The film's production design meticulously recreated 1950s Los Angeles, including building a full-scale replica of the famous Formosa Cafe.


Road to Perdition (2002)
Beschreibung: A dark, atmospheric tale of crime and revenge, exploring the bonds between fathers and sons within the mob world, with stunning cinematography.
Fakt: The film was shot in a desaturated color palette to mimic the look of graphic novels and 1930s photography.
