The Untouchables (1987)

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Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

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Battleship Potemkin
Battleship Potemkin (1925)1
 Once Upon a Time in the West
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)2
 A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange (1971)3
 Scarface
Scarface (1932)4
 The Godfather
The Godfather (1972)5

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Carlito's Way
Carlito's Way (1993)6

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  1. Battleship Potemkin (1925)
    "The iconic "Odessa Steps" sequence from Sergei Eisenstein's silent film inspired the Union Station shootout scene in "The Untouchables," particularly the imagery of a baby carriage descending stairs amidst gunfire." MOVIE REVIEW : CRIME AND CORRUPTION IN 'THE UNTOUCHABLES' : 'THE UNTOUCHABLES' Los Angeles Times
  2. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
    "Composer Ennio Morricone, who scored "The Untouchables," had previously worked on this epic Western. His experience with grand, operatic scores influenced the musical backdrop of "The Untouchables."" Film Notes: THE UNTOUCHABLES | Yale University Library Web
  3. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
    "The film's stylized violence and unique visual style influenced Brian De Palma's approach to depicting crime and brutality in "The Untouchables."" Movie Connections IMDb
  4. Scarface (1932)
    "Brian De Palma, director of "The Untouchables," had previously directed a remake of this classic gangster film. The original "Scarface" influenced the portrayal of organized crime and the character of Al Capone in "The Untouchables."" Film Notes: THE UNTOUCHABLES | Yale University Library Web
  5. The Godfather (1972)
    "As a seminal gangster film, "The Godfather" set a precedent for the genre, influencing the narrative and stylistic elements of "The Untouchables."" The Best Gangster Movies and TV Shows Ben Rosenstock TIME

Influenced

  1. Carlito's Way (1993)
    "Another De Palma-directed film, "The Untouchables" features elaborate set pieces and a focus on law enforcement's battle against organized crime. De Palma's experience with this film influenced his approach to the action sequences and narrative style in "Carlito's Way."" Trivia: Carlito's Way [by Henancius Entertainment] Leonardo Cortez - www.henancius.com Henancius