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gangster

[gang-ster] / ˈgæŋ stər /


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One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"They thought I was some international gangster," he said during one interview.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"Sinners," the tale of gangster twins returning home to a supernatural and segregated Deep South in the 1930s, has already made Academy Awards history with its whopping 16 nominations.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

He has his defenses up, he has his heart guarded, Smoke’s been through war, Smoke’s been through the gangster stuff in Chicago, but Elijah lost his daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

He watched two cartoon programs and part of an old gangster movie.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte




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