How to Write a Gangster Movie: The Expectations of the Genre
Table of ContentsWhat is a Gangster Movie? 10 Key Elements of a Great Gangster Movie1. A Street-Smart Protagonist2. The Law Enforcer Eliot Ness in The UntouchablesBill Parker in Gangster SquadJoseph Pistone in Donnie Brasco3. The MafiaThe Inclusion of The Mafia:4. The Location5. RivalryWho is the Rival?6. Guns, Money and Drugs Violence or Substance:7. Family TiesGangster Families:8. Gangland ChiefWho’s the Boss?9. A Revenge PlotPast and Present:10. The Violent ClimaxGoing Out With a Bang: What is a Gangster Movie? The gangster movie
