5 Top rated crime movies based on true story

 Crime movies based on true story

    In 2020, Los Cabos, Mexico had the highestt murder rate of any city in the world, with 111.3 murders per 1,00,000 population. The list is dominated by cities in latin and central America with a few cities from the United States and South Africa in between.

    Many stories of gangesters, mobsters, drug lord are made into movies and had greatest reach among peoples and movie lovers.

    listed below are IMDb's top rated crime movies based on true story.

1.  The Irishman

The Irishman

Initial Release:  2019
IMDb rating:  7.8/10
Director:   Martin Scorsese

    The Irishman is a fictionalized true crime story about the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, a mystery that still hasn't been solved. Long-time International Brotherhood of Teamsters boss, James "Jimmy" Hoffa, went missing in 1975

    In the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran gets involved with Russel Bufalino and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran climbs the ranks to become a top hit man, he also goes to work for Jimmy Hoffa - a powerful Teamster tied to organized Crime.

    This Movie is Based on the book "I HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES".

2. The Highwaymen

The Highwaymen

Initial Release:   2019
IMDb rating:  6.9/10
Director:   John Lee Hancock

    The Highwaymen is the Untold true story of the legendary former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault who join forces and brought down notorious outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.

Bonnie and clyde

    

    Bonnie Elizabeth parker and Clyde Champion Barrow were an American Criminal couple who traveled the Central United States with their gan during the great Depression, known for their bank robberies, although they preferred to rob small stores or rural gas stations.

    They murdered around 13 people including at least 9 policemen and 4 civilians.

3. American Gangster

American gangster

Initial Release:  2007

IMDb rating:  7.8/10

Director:   Ridely Scott

    Frank Lucas, the notorious Harlem drug lord whose life inspired the film American Gangster, has died. Born in North Carolina in 1930, he moved to New York where he became a prolific heroin trafficker throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

Frank Lucas

    Frank Lucas takes control of his boss Ellsworth Johnson's business after he dies of a heart attack. Soon, Lucas expands his control to various Businesses while secretly running a drug cartel.

    This film is honored with "BET Award for Best Actor 2008"

    

4. The Wolf of Wall Street

The wolf of Wall Street

Initial Release:  2013

IMDB rating: 8.2/10

Director:   Martin Scorsese

    Nicknamed "the Wolf of Wall Street", Jordan belfort made millions in 1990s through his investment company, Stratton Oakmont. His memoir is the basis for the 2013 Martin Scorsese film 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Jordan Belfort

    This film introduced to life in the fast lane through stockbroking. Jordan Belfort takes a hit after a wall street crash. He teams up with Donnie Azoff, cheating his way to the top as his relationships slide.

    Leonardo DiCaprio was honored with "Golden Globe Award for Best Actor 2014".

5. The Untouchables

The Untouchables

Initial Release:  1987

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Director:   Brian De palma

    Despite prohibition in the USA, a mobster, Al Capone, continues his illict liquor business. A federal Eliot Ness, is assigned to expose Capone's illegal business and bring him to justice.

Al capone

    On june 3, 1987, director Brian De Palma unveiled The Untouchables, based on the true story of how Treasury agent Eliot Ness brought down notorious Chicago mobster Al capone.

    This film was honored with "Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1988".

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