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Unit 26 - Film Studies

The codes and conventions needed to produce a classic gangster movie of the highest quality are items or specific codes, such as guns, alcohol, drugs, mafia bosses, a high rate of killings and drug dealings. These are the most common codes and conventions as gangs are the focal point, as they contribute to the key points in a gangster movie. A singular code and convention that is important and portrayed massively in a gangster movie. For example, power is a common convention in a gangster movie that is shown in The Godfather, as Michael Corleone tries to succeed Don Corleone as the head of the family. Power is portrayed in the movie by committing murders and distributing drugs, which earns Michael more respect and a higher reputation within the family.

The codes and conventions needed to produce a classic gangster movie of the highest quality are items or specific codes, such as guns, alcohol, drugs, mafia bosses, a high rate of killings and drug dealings. These are the most common codes and conventions as gangs are the focal point, as they contribute to the key points in a gangster movie. A singular code and convention that is important and portrayed massively in a gangster movie. For example, power is a common convention in a gangster movie that is shown in The Godfather, as Michael Corleone tries to succeed Don Corleone as the head of the family. Power is portrayed in the movie by committing murders and distributing drugs, which earns Michael more respect and a higher reputation within the family.