The Godfather’s Success Shadowed These 1970s Gangster Movie Gems
You probably know The Godfather as an all-time classic crime movie - but get this - it actually overshadowed some really awesome gangster flicks from the 1970s. So, ditch the cliché and get ready to dig into those "Forgotten gangster movies".
Which Crime Movies Were Overlooked?
- The '70s? That was a wild era, with tons of amazing new hollywood filmmakers making those crazy, groundbreaking films.
- So, in all the buzz about The Godfather - you kinda missed out on some of the really important best gangster movies and best crime movies that took place in the '70s! They even took inspiration from this one!
- There were so many of them! From scrappy, no-budget ones, to those massive-budget ones!
What Movies Should We Check Out?
- Mikey and Nicky: This one has some really famous classic movies actors in it, John Cassavettes, Peter Falk. You won't be able to miss them if you’ve seen a few! It tells that story of two friends, Nicky (in hot water), Mikey (fixing things for him) - a lot like the dynamic we've seen in the gangster movie genre! They wind up hanging out, getting trapped and their options get slim! And then this movie, which came out in 1976 - it did pretty bad in the box office.
- Black Caesar: It has Fred Williamson, the football star! If you like 1970s gangster movies this is worth watching! This one came out the same year as The Godfather but totally missed out! You might not even have heard of it.
- Blue Collar, by Paul Schrader: This one was a bit messy because of conflicts on set with the actors but it really was great - 1978! We get these three factory workers trying to pull off a big heist and that's how the whole story begins to unravel! It became an important crime movie,
Now that you’ve learned about these overlooked gangster films, that gives you the chance to really expand those crime movie choices! This could be a really fun journey - from the big classics - those awesome gangster movies like the Godfather, but make sure to check out some of the truly hidden gems of the gangster genre. There are some awesome ones that will bring back memories!
