Top 10 Long Crime Films for a Marathon Watch

Description: A saga of family, tradition, and the mafia, "The Godfather" spans over three hours, detailing the life of Vito Corleone and his son Michael's rise to power. Its epic length allows for an in-depth exploration of the Corleone family dynamics and the moral dilemmas they face.

Fact: The film was initially rated X by the MPAA due to its violence, but was later re-rated R after some scenes were cut. Marlon Brando improvised the famous cat scene, as the cat was a stray that wandered onto the set.

Description: This film, with a runtime of over two and a half hours, follows Tony Montana's rise from a Cuban refugee to a drug kingpin in Miami. Its length captures the excesses, violence, and eventual downfall of Montana.

Fact: Al Pacino improvised the famous "Say hello to my little friend!" line. The film was initially banned in the UK due to its violence.

Description: This epic crime drama by Sergio Leone stretches over four hours in its director's cut, chronicling the lives of Jewish gangsters from childhood to old age. Its length allows for a comprehensive look at the passage of time and the consequences of their criminal lifestyle.

Fact: The film was originally released in a heavily edited version, but the director's cut restored Leone's vision, adding over an hour of footage. Robert De Niro's character, Noodles, was inspired by real-life gangster Bugsy Siegel.

Description: Spanning over two and a half hours, "Goodfellas" chronicles the life of Henry Hill, from his early days in the mob to his eventual downfall. Its runtime allows for an in-depth look at the allure and the dark side of the mafia lifestyle.

Fact: The film was based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi. The famous "Layla" montage was inspired by a similar sequence in "Mean Streets."

Description: Another Scorsese masterpiece, "Casino" runs for over three hours, detailing the rise and fall of a casino magnate in Las Vegas. Its length allows for an intricate portrayal of the casino business, the mob's involvement, and the personal lives of its characters.

Fact: The film was shot in the Riviera Hotel and Casino, which was later demolished in

Description: With a runtime of nearly three hours, "Heat" explores the cat-and-mouse game between a seasoned detective and a master thief. Its length provides ample time to develop the characters' complex relationship and the heist planning.

Fact: The famous diner scene between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro was filmed in one continuous take. The film was inspired by real-life events involving Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson and criminal Neil McCauley.

Description: This film, which runs for over two and a half hours, delves into the world of undercover cops and moles within the Boston Irish Mob. Its length allows for a detailed examination of identity, loyalty, and betrayal.

Fact: The film was a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs." It was Martin Scorsese's first Best Director Oscar win.

Description: This film, clocking in at nearly three hours, follows the rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, showcasing the excesses of Wall Street in the '80s and '90s. Its length captures the wild, hedonistic lifestyle and the eventual downfall of Belfort.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio improvised many of his lines, including the famous "I'm not leaving!" scene. The film holds the record for the most uses of the F-word in a mainstream movie.

Description: Running for over two hours, "Public Enemies" focuses on the last years of notorious bank robber John Dillinger. Its length allows for a detailed portrayal of the cat-and-mouse game between Dillinger and the FBI.

Fact: The film was shot on location in many of the places where Dillinger's crimes actually occurred. Johnny Depp prepared for his role by reading Dillinger's FBI file and visiting his grave.

Description: Martin Scorsese's latest crime epic, "The Irishman," runs for over three and a half hours, offering a detailed account of Frank Sheeran's life, his involvement with the Bufalino crime family, and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. Its length provides a thorough examination of loyalty, betrayal, and the passage of time.

Fact: The film uses digital de-aging technology to portray the characters at different ages, a process that took years to perfect. It was one of the most expensive films ever made for Netflix.