Top 10 Mob Hits In Movies
Sure, the life of a mobster holds many promises, but it typically ends with a closed casket. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down the Top 10 Mob Hits in Movies. For this list, we're chronicling mob hits in movies best described as unforgettable, shocking and over the top.
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Top 10 Mob Hits In Movies
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Sure, the life of a mobster holds many promises, but it typically ends with a closed casket. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down the Top 10 Mob Hits in Movies. For this list, we’re chronicling mob hits in movies best described as unforgettable, shocking and over the top. For the sake of variety, we’ve narrowed down the entries to one per franchise. These have to be successful hits and not crimes of passion. Due to the nature of this list, beware of spoilers. You’ve been warned!
#10: Spats & His Crew “Some Like It Hot” (1959)
Wait, isn’t this movie supposed to be a comedy? After witnessing the infamous Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre, musicians Joe and Jerry escape from a similar fate at the hands of Spats Colombo and his henchmen. Spats’ bold actions and inability to take care of the witnesses greatly displease Little Bonaparte who, in a show of good faith, surprises Spats with an early birthday surprise. Spats is apprehensive, but goes along with the celebration, failing to see the deathtrap that’s hidden in the cake. Looks like he won’t live to see his next birthday.
#9: Brett “Pulp Fiction” (1994)
Brett underestimated the consequences for stealing from Marsellus Wallace. Whatever the mysterious content the briefcase was, it warranted a visit from Wallace’s trusted hitmen, Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield. Brett’s attempt to diffuse the situation results in the death of his associate, who gets capped unceremoniously by Jules. The iconic scene is best known for Jules’ monologue, as he recites a Bible passage with as much impassioned fury as the words themselves before he and Vincent rain vengeance upon Brett with gunfire.
#8: Jimmy Hoffa “Hoffa” (1992)
We’ll never know what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa, who mysteriously vanished in 1975. His disappearance inspired many theories, but one of the most persistent is that he was murdered for his involvement with organized crime. This biographical movie ends with Hoffa, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, waiting in the backseat of his car outside a diner in Detroit, the last place the real life Hoffa was seen alive. A hit man disguised as a driver takes the opportunity and shoots a trapped Hoffa repeatedly. He then puts the bodies of Hoffa and his friend and associate in the back of an 18-wheeler, never to be seen again.
#7: David Kleinfeld “Carlito’s Way” (1993)
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Kleinfeld is not only a crooked lawyer who stole money from his mob boss client, Tony T Taglialucci (tag-lee-ah-lucci), but he’s also a murdering snitch. After killing Tony T and his son, Kleinfeld narrowly escapes an attempt on his life. While recovering, he’s confronted by Tony T’s other son, who’s set on avenging his family. Kleinfeld thinks he has the upper hand only to realize that Carlito Brigante unloaded his gun in retaliation for selling him out. Leaving Kleinfeld at the mercy of his killer is such a cold, but satisfying, sendoff.
#6: Nicky & Dominick Santoro “Casino” (1995)
Because they’re the more volatile and outspoken members of their organization – and for some other, more revenge-based reasons – said organization makes examples of Nicky and his brother. Unable to do anything but watch, Nicky witnesses the brutal bludgeoning of his brother by his own crew; the act is so gruesome that even those wielding the bats show disgust and hesitation before Frankie delivers the killing blow, putting Dominick out of his misery. Nicky is also beaten and thrown in the same grave, drawing his last breaths while being buried alive with his dead brother beside him.
#5: Sonny Red “Donnie Brasco” (1997)
Oh, the irony! Three Mafiosi walk into a basement, joking about how their intended victims won’t see them coming, only to bite the dust themselves. The laughter dies and the slaughter begins as Sonny Red and his associates are seriously wounded; their suffering is drawn out while the killers scramble to reload and take out the remaining survivors. This scene is memorable for how realistic and messy the hitsare compared to the cleaner kills we often see onscreen. We also love the addition of a claw hammer to the gunfire.
#4: Billy Costigan “The Departed” (2006)
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We really didn’t see this one coming, but considering the movie’s title, we guess we should have. Following the discovery of Sullivan as the mole, Costigan takes him to the elevator as a hostage and we feel satisfied that the hunt is over. Once the doors open, our sense of relief is snatched away as Costigan is suddenly shot in the head by yet another mob mole in the precinct. Despite the jarring turn of events, it’s comforting to see Sullivan himself get iced in the end.
#3: Tommy DeVito “GoodFellas” (1990)
For an organization like the mafia, keeping a loose canon breathing is not an option. Tommy DeVito has a lot of character, but is unpredictable and has quite the short fuse. After being insulted by Billy Batts, Tommy kills him in a fit of rage. Despite his efforts to hide the body of this made man, Tommy is killed in retribution for the murder. Like a lamb to the slaughter, Tommy is drawn to a meeting under the pretense that he’ll become a made man, only to be shot in the back of the head.
#2: Tony Montana “Scarface” (1983)
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It’s not often that a target gets to fight back before going six feet under. Angered by Tony’s betrayal, kingpin Alejandro Sosa sends a gang to eliminate him. Tony stands his ground, clipping his would-be killers with an M16 equipped with a grenade launcher. However, his cocaine induced mania and ongoing exchange of gunfire has him oblivious to the hitman that sneaks up from behind. The cherry on the sundae of this iconic mob hit is Tony’s dramatic plunge into the fountain below, with the neon lettering on the statue ironically punctuating the scene. Before we lay to rest our number one mob hit, here are our honorable mentions: - Jimmy Malone “The Untouchables” (1987) - Bernie Bernbaum “Miller’s Crossing” (1990) - The Duke & Slasher “Layer Cake” (2004) - Tango “American Gangster” (2007) - Seth / Old Seth “Looper” (2012)
#1: Sonny Corleone “The Godfather” (1972)
While the execution scene of Virgil “The Turk” Sollozzo and Captain Marc McCluskey is one of our favorites, we had to go with Sonny Corleone’s over-the-top and iconic death. Family ties can make you strong, but they can also be quite the blind spot. While Sonny is on his way to rescue his sister from her abusive husband, he’s ambushed and gunned down by rival mobsters armed with tommy guns. The brutal assassination can only be classified as overkill, but the bloodshed doesn’t end there as Carlo Rizzi would later be garroted for his role in Sonny’s death. Mob life is rough. Do you agree with our list? Or have we missed the mark? Which mob hit was unforgettable for you? For more top 10s full of nostalgic hitspublished daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
