The Untouchables (1987), directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Mamet, is a gripping crime drama that tells the story of the intense battle between the law and organized crime in 1930s Chicago. Based on the real-life efforts of lawman Eliot Ness and his team to bring down the notorious gangster Al Capone, the film blends historical events with cinematic flair, creating an unforgettable portrayal of justice, corruption, and the struggle for morality in a world ruled by crime. With powerful performances from Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, and Andy García, The Untouchables remains a classic in the crime genre.

The film centers around Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner), an idealistic but inexperienced federal agent, who is tasked with bringing down the infamous Al Capone (Robert De Niro). Ness is determined to rid Chicago of Capone’s bootlegging empire, which has corrupted nearly every institution in the city. However, the challenge is immense, as Capone controls the police, the politicians, and the media. To carry out his mission, Ness assembles a team of unlikely allies, including Jim Malone (Sean Connery), a tough, seasoned Irish cop, George Stone (Andy García), a young sharpshooter, and Oscar Wallace (Charles Martin Smith), a bookish treasury agent.