The Untouchables (1987)

The Untouchables, directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Mamet, is a stylish, gripping crime drama that chronicles the rise of lawman Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) and his battle against the notorious gangster Al Capone (Robert De Niro) during the Prohibition era in Chicago. Released in 1987, the film blends historical events with cinematic flair, delivering a thrilling story of moral struggle, crime, and justice.
Set in the early 1930s, the film follows Eliot Ness, a young federal agent tasked with taking down Al Capone, the ruthless crime boss who controls much of Chicago’s bootlegging operations. Ness forms a team of “Untouchables” — a group of incorruptible lawmen who are immune to Capone’s attempts to bribe or intimidate them. These men include the no-nonsense Jimmy Malone (Sean Connery), a seasoned Irish cop with a deep knowledge of the city’s underworld, and George Stone (Andy Garcia), a sharp-shooting, quick-tempered cop with a mysterious past.
As Ness and his team struggle to make inroads against Capone’s vast empire, they face numerous challenges, from betrayal to violence, culminating in a daring attempt to bring Capone to justice on charges of tax evasion. The film’s narrative revolves around themes of honor, justice, and the high cost of doing the right thing in a world dominated by corruption and violence.