Als je genoten hebt van 'Road to Perdition' (2002), een meeslepende film over misdaad, familie en wraak, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die een vergelijkbare sfeer, thema's of verhaallijnen hebben. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer dramatische spanning, historische settingen of complexe personages, deze lijst biedt iets voor elke fan.

The Godfather (1972)
Beschreibung: A deep exploration of organized crime, family loyalty, and moral dilemmas, set against a backdrop of power struggles and betrayal.
Fakt: The famous horse head scene used a real prop, which was sourced from a dog food company. The cat held by Marlon Brando was a stray found on set.


The Untouchables (1987)
Beschreibung: A classic crime film that pits law enforcement against organized crime, highlighting themes of justice, corruption, and the personal cost of the fight.
Fakt: The famous train station shootout scene was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in the 1925 film 'Battleship Potemkin.'


Miller's Crossing (1990)
Beschreibung: A noir-style crime drama that delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguity of its characters, all wrapped in a visually striking narrative.
Fakt: The film's iconic hat-blowing-in-the-wind scene was inspired by a similar moment in the 1942 film 'The Glass Key.'


Carlito's Way (1993)
Beschreibung: A tragic crime story about a former gangster trying to go straight, only to be pulled back into the violent world he tried to leave behind.
Fakt: The nightclub scene was filmed in an actual New York City club that was later demolished, adding to the film's authentic atmosphere.


Heat (1995)
Beschreibung: A gripping crime saga that contrasts the lives of a master thief and a dedicated detective, exploring themes of obsession, loyalty, and the thin line between good and evil.
Fakt: The iconic downtown shootout scene used real blanks and was so loud it caused car alarms to go off in the surrounding area.


A History of Violence (2005)
Beschreibung: A gripping tale of a man with a violent past trying to protect his family, exploring themes of identity, redemption, and the consequences of violence.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 50 days, and many of the violent scenes were improvised to enhance realism.


The Departed (2006)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes crime drama filled with tension, double-crossing, and moral ambiguity, set in the gritty underworld of organized crime.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the Hong Kong movie 'Infernal Affairs,' but with a distinctly Bostonian twist.


No Country for Old Men (2007)
Beschreibung: A stark and relentless crime story that explores themes of fate, morality, and the inevitability of violence, with a minimalist yet powerful visual style.
Fakt: The coin toss scene was largely improvised, with Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin adding their own nuances to the dialogue.


Eastern Promises (2007)
Beschreibung: A dark and intense crime thriller that examines the brutal world of organized crime, with a focus on loyalty, survival, and the cost of power.
Fakt: The infamous bathhouse fight scene was filmed in one continuous take and required extensive choreography to achieve its raw intensity.


The Town (2010)
Beschreibung: A tense heist drama that delves into the lives of career criminals, focusing on themes of redemption, loyalty, and the inescapable pull of one's past.
Fakt: Many of the film's extras were actual residents of Charlestown, the Boston neighborhood where the story is set.
