The following crime films, however, stand out for how realistic and gritty they are.

Ultimately, his circumstances make him turn back to a life of crime.

It’s also got an impressive cast beyond Hoffman, includingGary Busey,Kathy Bates, andHarry Dean Stanton.

Dark and Gritty Crime Movies

Just like in life, people can - and do - die with little warning.

2’Goodfellas' (1990)

IMDb Rating: 8.7/10

Crime movies don’t get much better thanGoodfellas.

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