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    Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle 1994 POSTER

    Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

    1994

    English

    6.4

    14

    75%

    61%

    Action

    alcohol

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    flashback

    new york city

    prohibition era

    romance

    Alan Rudolph Alan Rudolph Director Jon Favreau Jon Favreau as Elmer Rice Maurice Podbrey Maurice Podbrey as Long Island Investor Matt Malloy Matt Malloy as Marc Connelly Mark Camacho Mark Camacho as Writer #1
    Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
    Pardon Us 1931 POSTER

    Pardon Us

    1931

    English

    6.8

    18

    67%

    67%

    bloodhound

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    Musical

    plantation

    prison escape

    prohibition era

    riot

    smuggling (contraband)

    James Parrott James Parrott Director Charlie Hall Charlie Hall as Dental Assistant Jack Hill Jack Hill as Insurgent Convict Baldwin Cooke Baldwin Cooke as Insurgent Convict Gordon Douglas Gordon Douglas as Typist
    It's Prohibition, and the boys wind up behind bars after Stan sells some of their home-brew beer to a policeman.
    Disappearances 2006 POSTER

    Disappearances

    2006

    English

    5.0

    3

    52%

    44%

    1930s

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    father son relationship

    great depression

    prohibition era

    smuggling (contraband)

    whiskey

    Jay Craven Jay Craven Director Luis Guzmán Luis Guzmán as Brother St. Hilaire Gary Farmer Gary Farmer as Herny Coville William Sanderson William Sanderson as Rat Kinneson Charlie McDermott Charlie McDermott as Wild Bill Bonhomme
    Quebec Bill Bohomme is a hardy schemer and dreamer, who, desperate to raise money to preserve his endangered herd through the rapidly approaching winter, resorts to whiskey-smuggling, a traditional family occupation. Quebec Bill takes his son, Wild Bill, on the journey. Also Henry Coville, an inscrutable whiskey smuggler, and Rat Kinneson, Quebec Bill's perpetually disconsolate ex-con hired man. Together, they cross the border into vast reaches of Canadian wilderness for an unforgettable four days "full of terror, full of wonder."
    The Little Giant 1933 POSTER

    The Little Giant

    1933

    English

    7.0

    9

    73%

    73%

    Action

    bootlegger

    bootlegging

    class differences

    Comedy

    Crime

    gangster

    mansion

    prohibition era

    Romance

    Roy Del Ruth Roy Del Ruth Director Bill Elliott Bill Elliott as Guest at Polly's Party Lester Dorr Lester Dorr as Investment Clerk Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson as James Francis 'Bugs' Ahearn Matty Roubert Matty Roubert as Newsboy
    Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
    Bugsy Malone 1976 POSTER

    Bugsy Malone

    1976

    English

    6.8

    13

    79%

    80%

    1920s

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    Family

    gangster

    gangster comedy

    musical

    Musical

    new york city

    prohibition era

    Alan Parker Alan Parker Director Dexter Fletcher Dexter Fletcher as Baby Face John Williams John Williams as Roxy Robinson Jodie Foster Jodie Foster as Tallulah Julie K. Smith Julie K. Smith as (uncredited)
    New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.
    Bonnie and Clyde 1967 POSTER

    Bonnie and Clyde

    1967

    English

    7.7

    45

    91%

    88%

    Action

    ambush

    Biography

    Crime

    Drama

    prohibition era

    sheriff

    submachine gun

    texas

    waitress

    Arthur Penn Arthur Penn Director Patrick Cranshaw Patrick Cranshaw as Bank Teller Faye Dunaway Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker Clyde Howdy Clyde Howdy as Deputy Owen Bush Owen Bush as Policeman
    In the 1930s, bored European-American waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with a European-American ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.
    A Slight Case of Murder 1938 POSTER

    A Slight Case of Murder

    1938

    English

    7.0

    6

    67%

    76%

    Action

    beer

    bootlegger

    Comedy

    Crime

    orphanage

    police

    prohibition era

    singapore

    Lloyd Bacon Lloyd Bacon Director Harrison Greene Harrison Greene as Bartender Margaret Hamilton Margaret Hamilton as Mrs. Cagle Harry Myers Harry Myers as Partygoer Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson as Remy Marco
    Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.
    Pocketful of Miracles 1961 POSTER

    Pocketful of Miracles

    1961

    English

    7.1

    12

    50%

    73%

    Action

    apple

    Comedy

    deception

    Drama

    gangster

    makeover

    new york city

    prohibition era

    Frank Capra Frank Capra Director Arthur O'Connell Arthur O'Connell as Count Alfonso Romero Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Hood Peter Falk Peter Falk as Joy Boy Barton MacLane Barton MacLane as Police Commissioner
    A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
    Big Bad Mama 1974 POSTER

    Big Bad Mama

    1974

    English

    5.7

    15

    75%

    41%

    Action

    campy

    comedy

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    gun battle

    prohibition era

    sexploitation

    social satire

    Steve Carver Steve Carver Director Sally Kirkland Sally Kirkland as Barney's Woman William O'Connell William O'Connell as Crusade Preacher Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt as Fred Diller Noble Willingham Noble Willingham as Uncle Barney
    Mama and daughters get forced by circumstances into bootlegging and bank robbing, and travel across the country trailed by the law.
    Bloodrunners 2017 POSTER

    Bloodrunners

    2017

    English

    4.5

    10

    88%

    88%

    1930s

    Action

    Crime

    Horror

    Mystery

    prohibition era

    speakeasy

    Thriller

    vampire

    Dan Lantz Dan Lantz Director Ice-T Ice-T as Chesterfield Benjamin Kanes Benjamin Kanes as Mr. Washington Peter Patrikios Peter Patrikios as Victor Renfield Tammy Jean Tammy Jean as Violet
    By 1933, Prohibition has proven a booming enterprise, where average citizens break the law, hide in the shadows and operate at night. The new world order has even lined the pockets of corrupt cops like Jack Malone. He collects a 'luxury tax' from every bootlegger and scofflaw in the small town he has sworn to protect. While shaking down the newest speakeasy in the local underground, Jack and his men uncover a clan of vampires hell bent on taking over the town. Now Chesterfield, an ancient vampire, and his horde must hide their secret at any cost. The bloody result leaves several bodies and innocent townsfolk taken as lambs to await the slaughter. With nowhere else to turn, Jack joins forces with a busboy and a crazy preacher to save the town and make a final stand against Chesterfield and his vampires.
    Lawless 2012 POSTER

    Lawless

    2012

    English

    7.2

    135

    67%

    74%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    brother

    corruption

    Crime

    Drama

    gangster

    great depression

    prohibition era

    Thriller

    John Hillcoat John Hillcoat Director Gary Oldman Gary Oldman as Floyd Banner Tom Hardy Tom Hardy as Forrest Bondurant Jason Clarke Jason Clarke as Howard Bondurant Jessica Chastain Jessica Chastain as Maggie Beauford
    In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.
    The Valachi Papers 1972 POSTER

    The Valachi Papers

    1972

    English

    6.4

    11

    52%

    52%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    mafia

    mobster

    prison

    prohibition era

    Terence Young Terence Young Director Joe Don Baker Joe Don Baker as Irish member of Valachi gang Charles Bronson Charles Bronson as Joe Valachi Joseph Wiseman Joseph Wiseman as Salvatore Maranzano Arny Freeman Arny Freeman as Warden
    When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.
    Capone 1975 POSTER

    Capone

    1975

    English

    5.7

    23

    32%

    26%

    Action

    Biography

    bodyguard

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    gangster

    prohibition era

    revenge

    rise and fall

    Steve Carver Steve Carver Director Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone as Frank Nitti Susan Blakely Susan Blakely as Iris Crawford Jack O'Leary Jack O'Leary as Pool Hall Owner George Chandler George Chandler as Robert E. Crowe
    Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales operation. Capone rises through the ranks of Torrio's gang and eventually takes over. On top, he works to consolidate his power by eliminating his enemies, fixing elections to his advantage and getting rich. In his spare time, Capone courts the principled Iris Crawford.
    Has Anybody Seen My Gal 1952 POSTER

    Has Anybody Seen My Gal

    1952

    English

    7.1

    2

    Comedy

    gambling

    greed

    money

    Musical

    prohibition era

    small town

    wealth

    Douglas Sirk Douglas Sirk Director James Anderson James Anderson as Chauffeur Lynn Bari Lynn Bari as Harriet Blaisdell William Reynolds William Reynolds as Howard Blaisdell Forrest Lewis Forrest Lewis as Martin Quinn
    When a 1920s millionaire tests the fiber of his Vermont family, a young lady and her boyfriend feel the repercussions.
    The Boob 1926 POSTER

    The Boob

    1926

    English

    5.4

    3

    11%

    11%

    bootlegger

    Comedy

    prohibition era

    Romance

    silent film

    William A. Wellman William A. Wellman Director Charles Murray Charles Murray as Cactus Jim Viola Webster Viola Webster as Girl at Booklovers Club Joan Crawford Joan Crawford as Jane - A Revenue Agent Hank Mann Hank Mann as The Village Soda Clerk
    To impress the girl he loves, a naive country boy tries to capture a group of local bootleggers.
    Last Man Standing 1996 POSTER

    Last Man Standing

    1996

    English

    6.4

    41

    44%

    51%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    gang war

    mafia

    on the run

    prohibition era

    texas

    Thriller

    whiskey

    Walter Hill Walter Hill Director David Patrick Kelly David Patrick Kelly as Doyle William Sanderson William Sanderson as Joe Monday Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as John Smith Leslie Mann Leslie Mann as Wanda
    John Smith is a mysterious stranger who is drawn into a vicious war between two Prohibition-era gangs. In a dangerous game, he switches allegiances from one to another, offering his services to the highest bidder. As the death toll mounts, Smith takes the law into his own hands in a deadly race to stay alive.
    Lucky Lady 1975 POSTER

    Lucky Lady

    1975

    English

    5.2

    5

    25%

    35%

    1930s

    bootlegging

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    liquor

    prohibition era

    san diego, california

    Stanley Donen Stanley Donen Director Louis Guss Louis Guss as Bernie William Bassett William Bassett as Charley Burt Reynolds Burt Reynolds as Ellison Walker John McLiam John McLiam as Rass Huggins
    When an American booze smuggler gets murdered in Prohibition-era Mexico, his widow, a nightclub singer, joins forces with her lover and a desperate loner to become rum-runners to the U.S.
    Robin and the 7 Hoods 1964 POSTER

    Robin and the 7 Hoods

    1964

    English

    6.4

    14

    Action

    bootlegger

    chicago, illinois

    Comedy

    Crime

    dancing

    falsely accused

    gangster

    Musical

    prohibition era

    Gordon Douglas Gordon Douglas Director Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks as Factory Worker Bill Zuckert Bill Zuckert as Jury Foreman Robert Foulk Robert Foulk as Sheriff Glick Sammy Davis Jr. Sammy Davis Jr. as Will
    Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.
    The St. Valentine's Day Massacre 1967 POSTER

    The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

    1967

    English

    6.6

    14

    75%

    68%

    Action

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    crime boss

    Drama

    gunfight

    historical figure

    History

    prohibition era

    shootout

    Roger Corman Roger Corman Director Ralph Meeker Ralph Meeker as George Clarence 'Bugs' Moran Leo Gordon Leo Gordon as Heitler Ron Nyman Ron Nyman as Hood Patrick Whyte Patrick Whyte as Judge at Party
    Chicago February 14th 1929. Al Capone finally establishes himself as the city's boss of organised crime. In a north-side garage his hoods, dressed as policemen, surprise and mow down with machine-guns the key members of Bugs Moran's rival gang. The film traces the history of the incident, and the lives affected and in some cases ended by it.
    Scarface 1932 POSTER

    Scarface

    1932

    English

    7.7

    53

    98%

    87%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chicago, illinois

    Crime

    Drama

    Film-Noir

    noir

    police

    prohibition era

    sibling relationship

    Thriller

    Howard Hawks Howard Hawks Director Edwin Maxwell Edwin Maxwell as Detective Chief Frank Mills Frank Mills as Hood Howard Hawks Howard Hawks as Man on Bed Bill Elliott Bill Elliott as Man Outside Theatre
    In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
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