The Overlook Film
Encyclopedia: The Gangster Film
Complete with more than six hundred photographs, detailed facts, fun
trivia, and more, this comprehensive reference book chronicles the
history of the gangster film from its earliest creation to the present
day.
VHS - $14.95
White Heat
(1949) A psychopathic criminal with a mother
complex makes a daring escape from prison and leads his old gang in
a chemical plant payroll robbery. Shortly after the plan goes into
effect, things begin to go woefully astray. Academy Award Nominations:
Best Motion Picture Story.
VHS - $19.98
Little Caesar
(1930)
In one of the most famous performances of his career, Robinson plays
the part of a small town hood named Little Caesar. shortly after moving
to the big city, Little Caesar takes control of the Mob, but in doing
so seals his fate. Academy Award Nominations: Best Adapted Writing.
VHS - $14.95
Public Enemy
(1931)
Cagney effectively plays the part of Tom Powers, a trouble-ridden
individual who rises from the position of cheap thug to that of a
powerful prohibition gangster. When his best friend is murdered Powers
self-destructively seeks deadly retaliation. AKA "Enemies of the Public."
Academy Award Nominations: Best Writing (Original Story).
VHS - $44.90
Mobs & Mobsters Package
Get all three VHS films at a reduced rate. The package includes
the following films:
Little Caesar (1930) - VHS Public Enemy (1931) - VHS White Heat (1949) - VHS
