THE CRIME THRILLER THAT CEMENTED KEVIN COSTNER AS A STAR 40 YEARS AGO IS STILL A MASSIVE STREAMING HIT

Gangster movies have been part of cinema since the 1930s, with classics like Little Caesar, Angels with Dirty Faces, and Scarface shaping the genre. Later films such as The Godfather and Goodfellas became defining examples of modern gangster cinema.

Released in 1987, The Untouchables, directed by Brian De Palma, tells the true story of federal agent Eliot Ness and his mission to bring down crime boss Al Capone. Starring Kevin Costner and Sean Connery, the film follows Ness and his small team of honest officers—nicknamed “The Untouchables”—as they target Capone for tax evasion.

Although based on Ness’s memoir, the film takes creative liberties, simplifying the team and adding fictional elements. The result is a stylish, dramatic crime story that blends history with legend.