B BileStew New member Jan 4, 2004 #13 collegiateLifter said: scarface isnt a mafia movie. Organized crime yes, but not the mob. Click to expand... Organized crime is pretty much called "The Mafia". So yes, Scarface could be catagorized as a Mafia movie. Ever heard of the Russian Mafia? Just because there isn't Italian in front of it, doesn't mean it's not a mafia.
collegiateLifter said: scarface isnt a mafia movie. Organized crime yes, but not the mob. Click to expand... Organized crime is pretty much called "The Mafia". So yes, Scarface could be catagorized as a Mafia movie. Ever heard of the Russian Mafia? Just because there isn't Italian in front of it, doesn't mean it's not a mafia.
B BileStew New member Jan 4, 2004 #15 Once Upon a Time in America with DeNiro A Bronx Tale--not really a Godfather type flick, but still great.
Once Upon a Time in America with DeNiro A Bronx Tale--not really a Godfather type flick, but still great.
C collegiateLifter New member Jan 5, 2004 #18 Romo17 said: Organized crime is pretty much called "The Mafia". So yes, Scarface could be catagorized as a Mafia movie. Ever heard of the Russian Mafia? Just because there isn't Italian in front of it, doesn't mean it's not a mafia. Click to expand... typically mafia has long lasting culture and traditions. Not all elements of organized crime have these things. Scarface did not have these things.
Romo17 said: Organized crime is pretty much called "The Mafia". So yes, Scarface could be catagorized as a Mafia movie. Ever heard of the Russian Mafia? Just because there isn't Italian in front of it, doesn't mean it's not a mafia. Click to expand... typically mafia has long lasting culture and traditions. Not all elements of organized crime have these things. Scarface did not have these things.