Gangster film the 1970s and 1980s. The film was De Niro's third mob film of the decade, following "Goodfellas" (1990) and "A Bronx Tale "(1993). Al Pacino also returned to the genre during the 1990s. He reprised his role as the iconic Michael Corleone in "The Godfather Part III" (1990). The film served as the final installment in The Godfather trilogy, following Michael Corleone as he tries to legitimize the Corleone family in the twilight of his career. In 1993, Pacino starred in "Carlito's Way" as a former gangster released from prison that vows to go straight. In 1996, Armand Assante starred
American Gangster (film) placing the film first in the weekend box office. It marked the biggest opening weekend out of any film in both Washington and Crowe's careers. In its second week, grosses declined by 44.8 percent to $24 million, being beaten out by "Bee Movie". In contrast by its third week, screenings for "American Gangster" increased to 3,110 theaters as the film surpassed the $100 million mark. "American Gangster" finished its box office run in North America with $130,164,645. The film experienced similar success overseas. "American Gangster" was released in the United Kingdom on November 16, and became the highest-grossing film of