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Description: A brutal and stylish crime saga about an immigrant's rise to power in the criminal underworld, marked by violence, excess, and eventual downfall.

Fact: The film was initially met with mixed reviews but has since become a cult classic. Al Pacino's performance as Tony Montana is one of his most iconic roles.

Description: A lavish and violent portrayal of the mafia's involvement in the Las Vegas casino industry, focusing on greed, betrayal, and the cost of power.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life story of Frank Rosenthal, a casino executive with ties to organized crime. Sharon Stone received her only Academy Award nomination for her role in the film.

Description: A chaotic and humorous crime film about a group of friends who get entangled in a high-stakes card game and the ensuing criminal fallout.

Fact: This was Guy Ritchie's directorial debut and launched the careers of several British actors. The film's budget was so low that some actors wore their own clothes as costumes.

Description: A fast-paced, darkly comedic crime caper involving boxing promoters, gangsters, and a stolen diamond, with overlapping storylines and sharp dialogue.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, was originally written as an Irish gypsy, but Pitt's accent was so hard to understand that the script was changed to make him unintelligible on purpose.

Description: A gripping tale of ambition, crime, and downfall, focusing on the drug trade and the protagonist's journey from rags to riches and back again.

Fact: The film is based on the life of George Jung, who became a major player in the cocaine trade in the 1970s. Johnny Depp prepared for the role by meeting the real George Jung in prison.

Description: A stylish British crime film that follows a sophisticated drug dealer trying to navigate the treacherous underworld while planning his exit.

Fact: The film marked Daniel Craig's breakout role before he became James Bond. The title refers to the layers of deception and complexity in the criminal world.

Description: A tense and twist-filled crime thriller about undercover agents and moles in the Boston police department and the Irish mob, filled with deception and violence.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Hong Kong movie 'Infernal Affairs.' It won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Martin Scorsese.

Description: A gritty crime drama that explores the rise of a drug kingpin and the law enforcement efforts to bring him down, set against a backdrop of 1970s Harlem.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Frank Lucas, who smuggled heroin into the U.S. in the coffins of soldiers returning from Vietnam. Denzel Washington gained 30 pounds for the role.

Description: A tense heist drama set in Boston, focusing on a group of bank robbers and the FBI agent determined to bring them down, with themes of loyalty and redemption.

Fact: Ben Affleck not only starred in but also directed the film. Many of the heist scenes were filmed in actual Boston locations, adding to the film's authenticity.

Description: A high-energy crime drama centered around financial excess, greed, and the rise and fall of a charismatic protagonist in the world of high-stakes finance.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, who went from a wealthy stockbroker to a convicted felon. It holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film.