Mob Movie Monday- 10 Best Mafia Actors Of All Time | Michael Franzese

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The Godfather, Goodfellas, Casino, American Gangster, Donnie Brasco, Gotti, Bugsy
Marlon Brando, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington, Armand Assanti, Robert De Niro
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[@sanghoonlee5171]

De Niro. Pacino. Pesci. The holy trinity of mob acting.

[@aaerrionlittle9771]

On my life

[@JayCity10]

Gandolfini and Assante rounds out the top 5.

[@Chinaski1]

@Chloe Welsh Dude you probably never saw Mean Streets?

[@raphael9783]

@Chloe Welsh there's no way you could make this list and deniro not be in it.

[@elusivenova2918]

@Chloe Welsh Goodfellas, Mean Streets, Casino, and The Irishmen. De Niro was flawless in all of these roles he is undoubtedly in the holy Trinity of mob movie acting.

[@MirkoS1995]

Honorable mention: Chazz Palmintieri in A Bronx Tale

[@negativeindustrial]

Such an overrated movie.

[@johngullo9420]

“Now youse aren’t leaving.”

[@rodcav3]

Most definitely....... I posted the same thing... among others

[@DrFumesta]

I think he was in Poolhall junkies as a sort of gangster. That was a good flick. My favorite billiards movie for sure.

[@EBR1]

@@negativeindustrial Overrated?

[@thomasbrown3356]

Joe Pesci in Goodfellas, set a standard. When a movie character gets you to hate them, so, the actor has nailed it.

[@frankwoods9680]

How can you hate ol Tommy Desimmone 🕴😂

[@seantaylor5051]

@@frankwoods9680 well idk I mean he was a rapist, he did kill multiple innocent people

[@iphone7shoots]

Casino is also great

[@SS-wd5sg]

I kinda liked his character. I couldn't stand karen tho

[@nikolahrcic1091]

Above a standard, Pesci was extraordinary!

[@latinx5129]

This has got to be the most interesting and professionally made KZbin channel in a long time A high ranking ex-mobster, direct acquaintance to John Gotti and the five mafia families, now turned Christian and commentator, and one who left the life and lived to tell about it Unbelievable!

[@lucas-xf7rc]

It is indeed unrealistic

[@edwinmhlanga5421]

Word

[@efrainrodarte6395]

While not a movie, James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano has to be amongst the best

[@Vladpryde]

@Steve Turowski That was real? I saw that movie, I thought it was bullshit.

[@kingmufasa9958]

Soprano isnt realist

[@YueAlly]

Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby in “Peaky Blinders” for me. He’s not as authentic nor as realistic, but his performance was mesmerizing. The best i’ve seen in the last decade. He’s totally up there at top with James Gandolfini rip

[@jeffreyross71]

Sopranos is legendary

[@one7decimal2eight]

Small hands that was his problem

[@elancrew9894]

Al Pacino also gave a great performance in "Carlito's Way."

[@ernestpratgarriga9879]

Agreed but he didn't play an italian mobster in that one. he did great as Lefty Ruggiero doe.

[@ralphharper9471]

LOVE THAT MOVIE!!

[@charlesbaldo]

@@ernestpratgarriga9879 Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington and Johnny Depp were not either

[@charlesbaldo]

@J H No doubt. It was a great movie

[@ryankeefe6222]

I think Carlito’s Way is ridiculously underrated

[@jondstewart]

Al Pacino was different in all three Godfather’s. In the first one, he was a personable man and very human knowing of what he’s getting into. By the time his father is looking into the fish aquarium and he’s announcing the move to Nevada, he remains a cold, stolid, and businesslike man. In his personal life, he’s cold and cruel. In part 3, he’s become a human being again, outgoing, jovial, and caring, but haunted by his cruel ways from before.

[@afurrydodo5965]

a year late but thank you for teaching me the word stolid lol

[@JohnSmith-iq4xqi]

@@afurrydodo5965 Impassive, unresponsive, dull, emotionless, indifferent.

[@hollywoodsbiggeststar366]

I've never been so frightened and blown away by a mob performance than Johnny Depp as whitey bulger. Its one of the greatest performances I've ever scene

[@thedarknate0845]

He was incredible in that movie and im glad im not the only one that recognized it!

[@seanjones3551]

I gotta check it out👍🏽

[@hollywoodsbiggeststar366]

@@seanjones3551 definitely u should and come back later and tell me what do u think

[@doomvictor3934]

Sad how he is getting fucking railroaded now

[@maximomgwadira1687]

James Gandolfini needs an honourable mention for Tony Soprano! Undoubtedly a classic

[@maximomgwadira1687]

@Steve Turowski lol well of course

[@BostonsF1nest]

Definitely the best portrayal of all time

[@MitchellBahamas]

If you’ve been watching Franzeze you would know he hates that character. “If a mob guy was to ever see a psychiatrist he’d be killed by the end of the week, along wit the psychiatrist “

[@maximomgwadira1687]

@@MitchellBahamas but in this context it is about the performance not necessarily about the character. We all know the psychiatrist part is a great exaggeration. However as a mob boss, that was a great portrayal of "the life"

[@MitchellBahamas]

@@maximomgwadira1687 ok since you put it that way. I can get on board with that

[@SwirkH]

Pacino as Lefty Guns is just legendary.

[@diegoguerra405]

Fuhgetaboutit...

[@mitch3384]

I was expecting Pacino as Lefty to be number one.

[@lennonmuststay7966]

Pacino as Carlito Brigantae was great too

[@mitch3384]

@@lennonmuststay7966 I'll have to check it out. Always known of it, never watched it.

[@4mat.]

The definition of an Anti hero

[@NickP]

How Robert De Niro prepared for and executed the part of a young Don Vito in GF2 was amongst the all time greatest. Also in that class: Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco, Joe Pesci in Good Fellas and Chazz Palminteri in A Bronx Tale.

[@statrat5474]

Cagney's last scene in "Angels with Dirty Faces." Incredible.

[@crhu319]

It's really magnificent. Cagney was the best of his type and time.

[@michaelcorleone2397]

Forgot ROBERTO DENIRO AS YOUNG VITO CORLEONE He got a Oscar for that role

[@kevingallagher406]

and once upon a time in america and brooklyn and the irishman and probably a few other mob movies what a legend

[@valentinolopez8528]

Maybe because he wasn’t technically in the mob during the flashbacks ?

[@alig1840]

@@kevingallagher406 once uponba time in america is imo the best crime/gangster movie but i think he didnt mention it vos they were jewish not italian

[@josehurtado9226]

@@kevingallagher406 you talking about bronx tales or what’s Brooklyn?

[@kevingallagher406]

@@josehurtado9226 i meant a bronx tale thought it was called once upon a time in brooklyn

[@phillipabernathy4011]

Armand Assante as Gotti. What a towering, powerful, magnetic, and commanding performance. At times I forgot I was watching an actor perform a part. Thank you for the recommendation Michael!

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

@@michaelfranzese Thanks for putting me on to that film! Its incredible

[@peaceLove1988]

The guy who played sammy the bull was very good too.

[@donskeezy4042]

@@peaceLove1988 I agree

[@charlesbaldo]

The movie is free on KZbin. I must have watched it 20 times

[@phillipabernathy4011]

@@peaceLove1988 William Forsythe. He's a prolific character actor and totally got overlooked for his performance as the Bull.

[@rylter]

Are we gonna talk about his Pacino impression?! And he wasn't even trying. I bet if he gave it some time, it would be spot on. A hidden talent.

[@TheMidnightModder]

Al Pacino is just such an intense and crazy dude. He could fool anyone into thinking he's legit just with his personality, it's great! I especially loved him in Devil's Advocate.

[@Romans8-9]

Agree about Pacino in Donnie Brasco. Probably his most underrated role.

[@FidelKAHstro]

@Matthew Shannon came here to read that. Carlito's way is my favourite Pacino movie.

[@JangoMike]

His portrayal of Left was great. It wasnt the typical Poweful leading charector Al Pacino is known for.

[@DanielTheWalrus]

@Matthew Shannon Carlito's Way is amazing, but is not even close to be underrated as Donnie Brsco is.

[@TheSweetestScience]

Carlito’s Way... ehhhh 🥴 I think Sean Penn kinda ruined it, for me..

[@ninjanizzle]

@@TheSweetestScience Sean Penn was so good in that role Rockstar Games basically copied his appearance and character for Ken Rosenberg in GTA Vice City.

[@RomanStepanovTV]

Michael, should we expect a video about Italian-American food soon? That would be an awesome Xmas present. Especially video about food in the mafia. What were your favorite restaurants, dishes, what did you guys love to cook at home? Thank you so much

[@Happy-cn9vt]

Thats a great idea

[@vanillaaudio185]

Yes!

[@joemckim1183]

Gabagool

[@Nero691]

My grandma can make killer speggtti unfortunately I only get it 2 times a year because off all the stuff in it😪

[@rodrigobarba930]

Fire idea!

[@aspiringjoker2883]

I feel like Johnny Depp also did well in "Public Enemies" and played alongside Pacino in "Donnie Brasco." The guy did a fine job in all regards.

[@eznf98]

And black mass

[@aspiringjoker2883]

@@eznf98 he mentioned Black Mass so I didn't bother, even though that's my favorite of his.

[@eznf98]

@@aspiringjoker2883 I know he did, just insane that he did 3 different types of mafia/mob/gangster movies

[@iphone7shoots]

@@eznf98 he’s great actor in mob movies 🏴‍☠️

[@teejaye6226]

You cannot make a mob movie without the great veteran actor Frank Vincent (r.i.p). When I see Vincent in a film....I know it's gonna be solid!

[@nickypoundtown9568]

Even for the combined screen time of 2 mins he was in the pope of Greenwich village he was awesome

[@dewinter1411]

The hardest part of a Michael Franzese video “That’s it for today”

[@wandahall4435]

I needed this. We bury My Brother tomorrow...God Bless all of Us!!!

[@TwofourA]

When ur almost asleep and you hear that ...

[@imran15cassim]

Robert Dr Niro's performance in Casino was Epic

[@seanjones3551]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DMalltheway]

Same with Heat

[@imran15cassim]

@@DMalltheway Sure, I'm going to have to say that for Al Pacino as well 😁

[@DMalltheway]

@@imran15cassim De Niro was a badass in Heat, in Casino he had others do his dirty work.

[@oskarcaruso3224]

That was like new level shit

[@Afaqb]

OH MY GOODNESS HIS AL PACINO IMPRESSION WAS SCARY GOOD.

[@Seveneleven44]

Not a movie, and I’ve commented before, but Vincent curatola playing Johnny sack on the sopranos is an outstanding role! Couldn’t have played that part better. Magnificent portrayal of a mob man.

[@mikechialastri7777]

ola

[@LuckySosa44]

No doubt.

[@mikechialastri7777]

A marvelous actor. Loved every scene he was in.

[@sharonsims1731]

Hes great playing Johnny!!

[@milesfolley6840]

For a minute you sounded just like Al Pacino when you said "I got sent for", it was pretty spot on sir!

[@cerebus77]

Can’t believe Ray Liotta didn’t make this list. Brilliant in Goodfellas and Iceman

[@helenclarke4735]

As far as I'm concerned, Ray Liotta is as good as the people around him. Brilliant in Goodfellas because of the brilliant performances around him. Like a ball team playing up to the competition.

[@Juliobrem]

Goodfellas is my favorite movie, and Liotta was outstanding.. but maybe it’s because He is portraying a fictional character, as Mr. Franzese says that Henry Hill was no where near as it was on the movie.

[@cerebus77]

@@helenclarke4735 - your point is valid. I felt Ray still held his own though and portrayed the gangster very well.

[@helenclarke4735]

@@cerebus77 Of course he did, but my point was that he was surrounded by great actors and so acted great. I don't know why, but sometimes he doesn't. and the only reason I have come up with is the one I said.

[@rustysqueezebox8]

Also he was amazing as tommy vercetti

[@mohmd_1986]

Marlon Brando took the boss character to a God tier level 🙌

[@dhaawalshivhare2098]

Viggo Mortenson is underrated and unparalleled in History of Violence and Green Book

[@Kherian888]

I thought talking Vigo Mortenssen you would mention Eastern Promises. He was brillant in it.

[@Dongioooooo.]

Bro the green book was the best i heard the real tony lip talks in tony soprano they talk the same viggo is one of the best

[@mcgarrtirishgal3903]

The Green Book is very good. I liked that movie a lot 🎬

[@crhu319]

Had the best director of the lot. Better than Scorcese even.

[@MetalWarrior-jb5cq]

I can't wait to see you have a sit down conversation with Sammy The Bull Gravano.

[@duke9555]

wasn't for PED's the 'bull' wooda been a cow

[@MetalWarrior-jb5cq]

@Jeepman89 That's obvious which is why I would love to see them have this sir down.

[@ClassicManTV]

As a Jersey guy would love for you to speak on The Sopranos. Want your opinion on James Gandolfini’s portrayal as Tony Soprano and Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante

[@nathanlawler4081]

Yes! Would love to see him talk about The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire

[@3PercentNeanderhal]

The Sopranos......., it just can't be beat The casting, writing and overall chemistry is second to none and only happens once in a lifetime. As far as Gandolfini's personal performance, he acted out his scenes on a god like level.

[@kryptonianblack7769]

In season two there was a scene where Dominic Chianese got his hand stuck in the garbage disposal. Janice asks, Why didn't you call for help?", Corrado responded, "WITH WHAT MY EFFIN' TOES?", and it looked like Richie laughed into the sink. I wonder if some of that was improv.

[@3PercentNeanderhal]

@@kryptonianblack7769 there were so many great scenes like that. How much was improv I have no idea but one thing is certain.....in today's political world and climate, we'll never see another show like it.

[@BostonsF1nest]

James Gandolfini is far and away the best portrayal of a gangster in any movie or TV show. Imo nobody really even comes close. He might be the greatest TV character of all time.

[@gamingntea]

Christopher Walken as Frank White in King Of New York is the finest Walken performance I’ve ever seen. Would love to see you review that movie, Mike.

[@patrickkkpakerr6442]

Good , you gave me the name of the film he was in , I'm not sure if I watched all of it or part of it , I just remember a scene in it when someone he was going to kill mocked sacilians, was that part of the film ?

[@gamingntea]

@@patrickkkpakerr6442 Nah that's True Romance

[@patrickkkpakerr6442]

@@gamingntea Sake .

[@coolinism]

@@gamingntea Yes correct it was True romance, Dennis Hopper

[@markgriffinphoto]

Agreed, Walken is great as a mob guy in this under rated gem of a movie. Great performances all round.

[@dumpmuch]

The biggest Crime Micheal Franzese has ever commit was placing Robert De Niro on the 10th place

[@abuabdoalwaheed9967]

Lol, I agree

[@doomvictor3934]

Yeah....I think we know why

[@vova47]

Yes, he should have left him out.

[@doomvictor3934]

Trump Supporter I take it?

[@randycunningham7318]

I know. What a joke.

[@jaap8232]

Joe Pesci all day everyday.

[@watchdog304]

Depp absolutely disappeared into the role of Whitey Bulger in "Black Mass". That movie is so underrated imo.

[@TheClassifiedMan]

Fucking great movie can watch it over and over again which is rate for me

[@eddieamodeo3495]

depp did great in that movie. its sad because the movie was not in depth, and innaccurate. Especially painful for someone from mass to watch.

[@simonjones8486]

@@eddieamodeo3495 Maybe that's why I didnt care for it.Thx

[@KarmaOLF]

@@eddieamodeo3495 so is every scorcese movie

[@BostonsF1nest]

@@eddieamodeo3495 it’s only painful if someone you knew was killed by him

[@MultiMillyon]

Denzel in Training Day is so badass and charismatic. He's in the top 10 male actors in my opinion

[@binewtv2214]

Top 10? Top 5!

[@kweli05]

@@binewtv2214 Top 5 period, not just male actors.

[@JoseRivera-tb2lh]

Training day jajajaja

[@mo2k638]

@@binewtv2214 top 3

[@coolinism]

If not the greatest he's top 5 for sure

[@aliinuijake5191]

Too bad you didn't have Chazz Palminteri in "A Bronx Tale" as one of your Top 10 picks.

[@danielarrate669]

Agree, Chazz should have been in that list!

[@MetalWarrior-jb5cq]

Anthony Quinn is a brilliant thought guy, man's man in all his films.

[@brazilianbhoy]

Agreed, a very underated actor.

[@duke9555]

@Pepe Aguilar half Irish Half Mex

[@michaelberry1382]

I never knew how stellar he was until I listened to Michael rave about Gotti. So I just had to watch. Unbelievable!

[@DMalltheway]

Great as Zorro the Greek and Zapata

[@dongurnett9942]

What about “A Bronx Tale” ? Chaz Palminteri was awesome.

[@user-fh4sl2fz3y]

He also wrote the screenplay for the movie while De Niro directed and produced the movie.

[@Wondermishu]

Most authentic mob actor of all times, in any mob role

[@missyterry9930]

Yes! I absolutely love that movie and Chaz is one of my favorite actors, he’s seriously underrated

[@jamestommasin6542]

I love Chaz, remember the biker scene in Bronx Tale. After it's over he's walking away and he says "They ruined my whole F-in lunch. When something goes wrong for me I always say "They ruined my whole F-in lunch" and immediately I'm happy.

[@albertficacci5671]

Christopher walken in true romance excellent!!!!

[@raphael9783]

Before the list start, if Joe Pesci ain't on it, it's invalid.

[@jsullivan2112]

Absolutely LOVE the fact you're digging up the older actors like Cagney and Anthony Quinn. Masters of their craft and should not be forgotten just because of the newer blood. This is really a great list. They're all fives to me but I think your ranking is probably more fair.

[@tylerstanley578]

Massive props he mentioned Edward G Robinson and James Cagney two pioneers of the gangster movies genre

[@animationfanatic2133]

Watching Michael makes me want to wear a suit and be on time for a meeting

[@jaykpotter9149]

A wise man once gave me the same advice, "Get up, dress up and show up"

[@jamessveinsson6006]

Cause.. .You were sent for!!!

[@colorado13]

In Timbuktu?

[@billbergendahl2629]

Abe Vigoda was Tessio in the first two Godfather movies. He is one of my all time favorite actors. Edward G. Robinson was also a noted art connoisseur. Anthony Quinn was a good friend of Frank Costello.

[@knutinho2001]

@tfc he had a flashback scene in the enda of gf2

[@lisaencinias4988]

Abe Vigoda was amazing in Godfather…great comment. Anthony Quinn legend

[@steveneaklor2990]

Vigoda also played Paul Castellano in "Witness to the Mob" and did a fine job.

[@Kevinb1821]

My favorite scene in the god father that I think is so underrated is the hospital scene from beginning to end. It was so tense and almost horror film like hiding his dad. Getting the random Italian flower guy to help him then the payoff when they had to have the best poker faces of their lives to make the hit men drive away. Just amazing.

[@lavenderkisses9461]

Same here!

[@perfiction7521]

Michael looking at the cigarette lighter is the best 15 seconds of cinema history....

[@rbell38340]

Denzel Washington is my favorite male actor. He is excellent in his roles and is a very good person.

[@elethaduffy976]

I love him in everything he does. Man on Fire is my favorite of his though. OT I know.

[@user-sj5rb7dc3c]

He’s got the most swagger hands down. In real life he is a man of intelligence and common sense.

[@joewas2225]

@@elethaduffy976 Man on Fire is definitely in his top 3. Performance wise, Fences is his best.

[@terrellgivens]

@@joewas2225 great picks. I would say Malcolm X is his best performance. Hurricane is also really up there

[@ecassels]

This an unpopular opinion but for me it’s Ray Liotta in goodfellas

[@AndrewIGoode]

Great performance. in my top 10 for sure

[@AJR-zg2py]

Remember that Michael Franzese is a bit biased when it comes to Henry Hill (Liotta's character). He admits that it's a good movie and good performance but Scorcese's Henry Hill was portrayed in a much better light in the movie than the actual guy in real life. It's basically the movie Henry Hill would make of himself - not accurate when it comes to Hill.

[@ecassels]

@@AJR-zg2py yeah I understand that

[@mgee1723]

Facts

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

I could see that.

[@paperchain1239]

Marlon Brando. That infamous line. 'I could have been somebody .'

[@victorpalamar8769]

I remember watching an old black and white movie (late 1950's) about John Dillinger and I think the whole cast deserves honorable mention.

[@peterfox863]

Most underrated and should make any list: Harvey Kietel and De Niro in Mean Streets.

[@shawnbrucker1697]

Always loved the rawness of Mean Streets. Very underrated Scorcese flick

[@gtella31]

Yeah, but they were not supposed to be considered as mobsters.

[@JosephPacinoStone]

“I got sent for, i got sent for...”...you nailed that impression 😂

[@chopboxing6197]

Idk if this counts but Al Pancino in Scarface was amazing he really had everyone thinking he was a Hispanic man

[@AngelEarth2011]

I think this was a spot on review. Robert de Niro's best 5/5 performances have been in films outside of the Mob-genre, for example Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, the King of Comedy, Cape Fear and Heat.

[@doomvictor3934]

No he was phenomenal in the Godfather pt2 and Once Upon A Time in America

[@VersusARCH]

Jimmy Two-Times deserves the mark 6, the mark 6.

[@thedarknate0845]

😂😂...😂😂

[@TheLight965]

This is the therapy I need after bombing my exam today

[@jasons2023]

I needed this before I'm sitting my driver's license test.

[@TokyoKazama]

Don't fucking sweat it dude. Just retake it.

[@SilkMilkJilk]

just take the mobster life instead mate, fook exams

[@pitohead77]

listen to this during lunch after dealing with tenant issues all day. the show gets a "5" a strong 5.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@SilkMilkJilk 🤣🤣🤣

[@alfonsoalcantar207]

Yes! Armand Assante! Such a great actor. Very underrated in my opinion.

[@NomenFugazi]

Alfonso Alcantar. You’re absolutely correct,can’t figure out why he didn’t reach the top level,great actor.

[@rek-tekconsultingllc8827]

So glad you included Edward G. Robinson! One of the original movie gangsters and always fun to watch. Billy Crystal used to do a funny bit about EGR's acting in The Ten Commandments. Glad he was remembered.

[@ralphvelez8984]

Yaa Edward g Robinson..I totally agree.watch key largo and the whole town is taking

[@joeys.562]

"Senator, you can have my answer now if you'd like" . One of the most powerful scenes, helped to understand how much power the Mob had in those days.

[@damichia7441]

Prime Joe Pesci would have been perfect for Scarfo and Roy Demeo.

[@ernestpratgarriga9879]

Roy Demeo never came back after Richie Aprile got through with'em. Toughest guy in Essex County.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

@@ernestpratgarriga9879 lol

[@shtarker5493]

I would LOVE to see a movie about either one of those guys!

[@rodcav3]

I've been waiting for a movie about Nicky Scarfo played by Pesci for years

[@damichia7441]

@@rodcav3 yeah to bad nobody picked up the idea 😔

[@angus9165]

Something about Pacino’s acting just makes you forget that he’s a really nice person in real life. You can only imagine him being a deadly badass.

[@megatron4724]

like robert de niro

[@angus9165]

@@megatron4724 and Joe Pesci

[@megatron4724]

@@angus9165 no doubt

[@RebeccaGraves41780]

Michael Shannon did an amazing job portraying Richard kuklinski in the movie The iceman

[@ZanarGaming]

Wow Hearing None of the mob guys, even bosses, none of them carried themselves like Marlon Brando as Vito Corcleone

[@maryanng6841]

Didn't Carlo Gambino carry himself pretty close to the portrayal of Vito Corleone? Don Gambino was a very unassuming Mob leader. It was people like Crazy Joe Gallo & absolutely John Gotti that drew attention to themselves & the organization. When you saw Joey Gallo and John Gotti, you definitely knew they were GOOMBAHs! And I do not state that as a term of endearment. They were bums!

[@ThePowerMoves]

@@maryanng6841 Gotti wasn't a bum. He was a narcissist maybe, but not a bum

[@_broskii_sweats7265]

Bwauses*

[@Teammamba4life]

@Frank Lopez there’s way more competition and rules in the states then there is in Columbia Escobar wouldn’t have been as big as he was if he was born n raised in the states

[@pelinalwhitestrake9162]

@Frank Lopez It's easy to take over mudhuts and slums. Try taking new york city.

[@Opheggie54]

I remember when it was announced the Godfather was being made into a movie. Both myself and my parents had read the book. I asked my dad who should play The Godfather. His immediate answer was " Anthony Quinn".

[@winniejohnson5559]

He would have slayed it as they now say. Just as good if not better than Brando.even though I loved Brando’s portrayal of the Don.

[@3vimages471]

Quinn would have been great .... but there is only one Brando.

[@Opheggie54]

@@3vimages471 I agree but if you read the novel The Godfather he was heavier. Brando is my favorite actor but it would have been interesting to see Anthony Quinn play the part. I think he would have received the Academy Award as well.

[@3vimages471]

@@Opheggie54 I did read the novel many years ago and totally agree, Quinn would have been perfect for The Godfather. He was great as Neil Dellacroce in Gotti. I also think Rod Steiger would have made a great Godfather. But I say again ... there is only one Brando. If the part was played perfectly then it can`t be bettered .... in my opinion.

[@joshuacobb2842]

@@winniejohnson5559 Quinn was amazing, but never on Brando's level.

[@MrTNA-ml8tt]

People do not understand how great the movie Gotti was and how brilliant Assante and Quinn were (there were also other great actors)

[@goldenpeacock8843]

If it's consolation 2 years ago on Heroes&Icons started airing old"The Untouchables" TV Series,once i started watching i was hooked.Just my Opinion one most underrated Mob Shows.

[@Pulsonar]

I’d nominate Michael for an award for this top 10 rundown, a great list and delivered with style, passion, and unexpectedly entertaining with the quotes from the movies 😂, he’s a natural.

[@ginal1861]

Thanks for the shout out to Denzel, well deserved. I would also nominate Forest Whitaker in "Godfather of Harlem."

[@oduffy1939]

Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger scared the fuck out of me! There's a scene when he goes upstairs and talks to the wife of one of his men, she's heard or said something she shouldn't have. Then Depp as Bulger stands at the door and talks to her in a low voice. He never yells or gets physical, even his words are innocuous; but the scene utterly terrifying. Maybe it's because I'm Irish, but that's most frightened I've ever been by an actor's performance.

[@donhancock332]

The way Whitey died is about as terrifying as it gets.

[@mortalitysfatal3229]

The dinner table is ‘stone cold’

[@oduffy1939]

@Ladyintheriver Castin Seen the movie? Hell yes he's an actor, no matter kind of person he is off camera.

[@oduffy1939]

@Ladyintheriver Castin Thought we were talking about Johnny Depp? I how did I get involved in all of this?

[@leen_art]

@@oduffy1939 he's a very gentle human being off camera..he's just been smeared by the media and his ex wife is a proven layer. I can't wait for him to win his case so we could get him back in such amazing movies.

[@thedarknate0845]

Denzel did such a great job in Training Day that i hated his character sooo much and i would not have made it to lunch time with him because one of us would have died! He deserve the oscar for that performance!

[@mikechialastri7777]

Fennel

[@a.t.3192]

Tom Hardy as the Kray Twins and Alfie Solomons was fucking epic. Technically not a mob actor since the Krays and Alfie were London gangsters, but still truly fantastic.

[@3vimages471]

Agreed .... Tom Hardy playing both twins was amazing.

[@GEAE_Denny_L]

I’m not on your list but a wild mob scene is from the movie “True Romance” and the short scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper. Scene called The Sicilian scene.

[@Madyetmellow]

One of the best scenes in film. Amazing juxtaposition with the relaxing music (flower duet) and intensity of the 2 actors. Hard not to have this film in my top 5 just for that scene. Although Gary Oldman also played a blinder.

[@bnx77]

You.....You're part Eggplant! Haha DH knew his fate had to throw a last jab.

[@FirebirdCamaro1220]

@@bnx77 he knew he wasn't walking out of there before he asked for the cigarette (Chesterfield)

[@formatique_arschloch]

It's been a mob week for me, at least the last five days. Watching Michael Franzese's videos, loads of other stuff from KZbin and netflix. Sicilian mafia too. I've had this fascination for deceades and I do these marathons time to time. Greetings from Finland!

[@Carl.Henriksson]

Damn I would love to see Mike review Peaky Blinders season 4 and Adrien Brody as Luca Changretta. I absolutely love everything about that season.

[@hughjanus5395]

I literally just posted this same thing on the legend movie review lol

[@venkatkrishna8278]

same, best season

[@Matty0923]

Love your three way tie for first. Marlon Brando was the best, Pesci in Goodfellas and Pacino in Donnie Brasco were epic also. My honorable mention, even though it was a very small part, was Harvey Keitel as Angelo Bruno in The Irishman. Loved him in the scene when he was sitting down with Deniro in the restaurant about blowing up his place.

[@hypolyxa7207]

Glad to see Edward G. Robinson on the list. Love that era. :)

[@twofiveb]

It seems to me that a young Jimmy Conway loved Edward G. Robinson since he was always rooting for the bad guys 😆

[@MetalWarrior-jb5cq]

Denzel should have gotten an award for, not a gangster film but, awesome acting skills, Malcolm X.

[@mramaze01]

American gangster was outstanding as well from Denzel !

[@derekwhite2018]

I have been saying it for years now

[@joemckim1183]

American Gangster, Training Day, Malcolm X and Glory are by far Washington's best performances.

[@kryptonianblack7769]

American Gangster and Malcolm X are two of Mr. Washington's best performances. Man on Fire is great too.

[@mramaze01]

The one when his son needed a heart was outstanding to ! great actor!

[@imransuhaimi3522]

I'm still new to mob movie genre. This really helps me to binge watch all of em! Thanks Michael!

[@WesleyWyndam-Pryce]

I just got around to seeing the Irishman. I've not been watching much these last couple of years so I didn't even know this baby got made. As soon as I saw Scorsese and the cast, especiallyJoe Pesci, I had to watch it immediately. It's so rare to see Pesci nowadays and ate that right up. Great flick.

[@galencox4278]

Chazz Palmintieri is under rated. A Bronx Tale a classic.

[@zamiel3]

When he said, "I got sent for"...that was a spot on impression of Pacino.

[@gulyasemedova7638]

Better than most actors did.

[@Chepolli]

I left at De Niro at #10…🤦🏻. His version of a young Vito was 👌🏼

[@doomvictor3934]

I think De Niro was placed at 10 because of his political views.

[@spuriusscapula4829]

@@doomvictor3934 That means Mr. Franzese is a snowflake who failed to separate the art from the artist.

[@The_Riff_Whisperer]

It’s pretty cool to see a real OG talking about the MOB, I’m actually part Italian but I’m Mexican, I hope one day we get something similar but with retired Sicarios. They must have a lot of wisdom as well because their life’s were tough too.

[@daviddavid9412]

LOVE your content, I was rough years ago and an alcoholic. The Lord delivered me in one night with no withdrawal symptoms from anything. The more you're forgiven the more you appreciate it. Great to see your family and business doing well. Been catching your interviews for years. Glad you have your own platform to say what and how you want to.

[@ninamc6116]

I think Mike did a great job on here. Unexpected choices, not cliche. Older movies too. Totally loved that he mentioned Denzel. He was absolutely ruthless in “Training Day”. Honorable mention: William Hurt in “a History of Violence”. Loved Anthony Quinn!!

[@highwaypatriot6906]

I always said that Joe Pesci was the most underrated actor of all time. Not just Mob movies but he sells everything he does. And I don't think the Lethal weapon moves wouldn't have made it without Leo Getts

[@malafakka8530]

He wasn't in the first Lethal Weapon movie. So, that's not quite correct. He certainly enriched them though.

[@arkanoid6554]

Made it Ma, top of the world!! Love James Cagney, fantastic actor ! White heat , Angels with dirty faces and Mr Roberts are amongst my favourites😅

[@sammythatbul1667]

I know it’s not a movie but Tony Soprano was brilliant for so many years

[@richiepasco6680]

The scene in Casino for me was when Pesci was talking to the banker...that was the best line ever

[@kryptonianblack7769]

His narration is great too. "I mean God forbid they should make a mistake and forget to steal". "In my line of work things don't run so smooth. I'M SORRY"!

[@richiepasco6680]

@@kryptonianblack7769 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rodcav3]

Yessss my favorite scene brutally hilarious in Joe Pesci fashion......"Just when you're coming out of the hospital, I'll be getting out of jail and guess what ..I'm gonna bash your fuckin head in again

[@richiepasco6680]

@@rodcav3 because I'm stupid like that.. I don't give a fuck about jail 😂😂😂

[@rodcav3]

@@richiepasco6680 I think in all fairness ..I should tell you what it is that I do..like tomorrow I'm gonna a wake up and go down to your bank and....(finish it for me)

[@jethromiddleton]

I personally think Robert De Niro deserves a 5 especially for GoodFellas, Casino & even the classic The GodFather part II & Once Upon A Time in America

[@RW77777777]

Some people are gonna tell you that Michael did a lot of bad things in his day; but when he put Pacino at #10 and made you sweat the rest of the list... What a villain

[@No85Limits]

Armand Assante was my number 1 for all time performances playing a gangster. He played Gotti perfectly. He was born to play that role.

[@PRblaze]

Honestly Michael, i'm so glad i found your channel. I've been going through a hard time for the last couple of months, and your attitude, stories, and most importantly, the lessons you deliver have helped me so much, i can't even begin to describe it. I grew up without my father in my life, so i never had a male role model in my life, and that really affected me due to not learning at an early age how to be a man, from a male perspective, so it was great finding you. Your a great role model, and i have learned many life lessons from watching your videos. Keep it up, and thank you.

[@lynngold1865]

So glad you mentioned Jimmy Cagney!He was my first gangster.Movies 73 yrs ago!!!INCREDIBLE.

[@snelgrave101]

Cagney in, angels with dirty faces, white heat, the roaring twenties and the public enemy is just sublime, angels is on another level IMO superb.

[@chrisneilson7221]

Two more honorable mentions: Frank Vincent in just about anything, and Bobby Cannavale as Gyp Rosetti in Boardwalk Empire.

[@zroy9263]

Frank Vincent was the real deal!

[@joescalia5456]

I always thought his name in that show was Chip lol made more sense to me since he was easily angered

[@blackjohnny9570]

Factz💯 gyp is so underrated, that church scene is one of my favorites of all time

[@SuperThompson63]

the actor who played Joe Masseria in Boardwalk Empire is brilliant too

[@Jman417]

The guy that played lucky luciano. Great performance in broadwalk empire

[@wallacerickmanii]

I’d like to nominate Chazz Palminteri, specifically for A Bronx Tale. I’ve always thought he gave some solid performances. He doesn’t have the range of some of the heavy hitters on this list, but I always felt that his arm’s length knowledge of the life was on display.

[@DMalltheway]

He did great in Bullets on Broadway

[@tywhite10]

Just saw Casino for the first time. Loved it. Pesci is such a great actor

[@jonathancarter5316]

2 of my favorites are Chazz Palmenteri as Sonny in A Bronx Tale and Ray Liotta as Henry Hill in Goodfellas

[@Paul5520]

Personally I like Robert De Niro as young Vito.

[@theALMIGHTY987]

What about Pacino as an older Michael in part 3?

[@duke9555]

@@theALMIGHTY987 there was no 3

[@frankfindout1505]

Me too

[@Paul5520]

@@duke9555 😂🤣🎅🤣

[@Gma00001]

He gave the greatest performance in the trilogy... He is just the greatest

[@mrshifty1970]

Robert De Niro is my all time favourite, he is in so many Mob movies that he's just a mob icon, especially in Casino, or Goodfellas

[@doomvictor3934]

AMEN!

[@Tashyncho-Sapa]

and in Once upon in america

[@sonyaryles]

James Cagney in the last scene of Angels With Dirty Faces, still brings me to tears..

[@albin1293]

James cagney was just beautiful in white heat I love that movie one of the greatest for me

[@davetv7533]

I was hoping he would mention him