Experimental – Scarface – 1932 – The first popular gangster film to be based on real events. (Al Capone)

Classic – The God-Father 1972 – This Film was the most successful at the character and environment development which was used as a template for many future American gangster films.

Parody – Bugsy Malone – 1976 – A spoof gangster film where the cast is made up entirely of children which puts a comedic spin on the genre.

Deconstruction – Good Fellas – 1990 – A film about a small-time gangster working up the ranks of the mafia whilst focusing on his psychological deterioration.