gangster films

The control of the gangster-political boss of an eastern city is slipping. The situation is complicated by a woman- both the boss and his trusted lieutenant are in love with her. Then the boss's control is challenged by an upstart Italian underboss and his ruthless henchman.

Story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow and their bloody life of crime as bank robbers in the Southwest U.S. during the Depression.

Chronicles America's fascination with the gangster film from silent film classics to modern day models.