The Untouchables Movie
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The Chicago Dream is that big
AL CAPONE. He ruled Chicago with absolute power. No one could touch him. No one could stop him. - Until Eliot Ness and a small force of men swore they'd bring him down.
What are you prepared to do?
Never stop fighting till the fight is done
Federal agent Elliot Ness assembles a personal team of mob fighters to bring Chicago crime boss Al Capone to justice using unconventional means during the mob wars of the 1920s. This fictionalized account of the arrest of Al Capone is heavy on style and gunfire. The end shootout combines a baby carriage and stairs with a nod to Eisenstein's _The Battleship Potemkin_.
| Andy Garcia | Agent George Stone/Giuseppe Petri |
| Robert De Niro | Al Capone |
| Sean Connery | Jim Malone |
| Charles Martin Smith | Agent Oscar Wallace |
| Kevin Costner | Eliot Ness |
| Richard Bradford | Police Chief Mike Dorsett |
| Jack Kehoe | Walter Payne |
| Brad Sullivan | George |
| Billy Drago | Frank Nitti |
| Patricia Clarkson | Catherine Ness |
| Vito D'Ambrosio | Bowtie driver |
| Steven Goldstein | Scoop |
| Peter Aylward | Lt. Anderson |
| Don Harvey | Officer Preseuski |
| Robert Swan | Mountie captain |
| Brian De Palma |
7.90 out of 10 (62716 votes)
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Great but a little flawed---7/10
posted on 07 Aug 2009This was a really good movie to watch when you are into mafia movies, because it is very authentic looking. However, when i watch this movie, i can't shake the feeling that it resembles an action movie more than a historical drama. I have no problem with that except that it takes away from the accuracy of the film. For example, Frank Nitti was never thrown off a roof by Elliot Ness. He actually committed suicide near some railroad tracks. That sounds a lot more dramatic than being thrown off a roof. But as an action movie, i guess it was more exciting.Robert De Niro and Sean Connery do great as Al Capone and Malone, respectively. De Niro resembles Al Capone and even put on extra weight to better fit the role. Connery is hilarious and bad-ass as Malone, the cop who helps Elliot Ness fight Capone. This movie is worth owning for the cool shootouts and great acting. 7/10
A Great Story
posted on 29 Jul 2009Brian DePalma's "The Untouchables" is a blast from beginning to end, and there is nothing not to like about this movie's unique quality. It tells the story of Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner), a federal agent who vows to take down the notorious Al Capone (Robert De Niro). Capone is ruling Chicago's Prohibition-era streets. Violence along with bootlegging is everywhere. Ness is a firm believer in following the law, whether or not he agrees with it. Because of this dedication, and of all the lives taken by Capone, Ness decides to be the first officer to take action and bring the fight to Capone's doorstep. Yet, failed raids and harassment from the media lead him to make another decision; he needs help. Some nights later he meets Irish cop Jimmy Malone (Sean Connery). Malone is an aging, yet very smart police officer who finds himself dedicated to stopping Capone, and help Ness is his mission. "You want to get Capone, here's how you do it: if his man pulls a knife, you pull a gun. If he sends you to the hospital, send one of his to the the morgue. That's the Chicago way." This being one of Malone's lessons to Ness; it's a rough neighborhood, and you'll have to be rough to stop it. Ness, with his teacher and partner, decide to search out other possibilities. George Stone (Andy Garcia) is an Italian who has changed his name in an attempt to avoid connections with the mafia. He has chosen the right side of the law, and he wants others to know it. He is an excellent shot and both Malone and Ness like him. The last member is Oscar Wallace (Charles Martin Smith), an accountant for the FBI, who discovers he can be tougher than anyone ever thought. This is the story of a group of four men, the first of who decide to stand up to the crime wave lead by Al Capone. A great story it is.Much of the films events are based on the real life experiences of an actual group, nicknamed "The Untouchables," who did bring the fight to Capone's doorstep. While many of the events are actual, there is still plenty of the film that was imagined. I will warn you that this film is probably not an accurate representation of the criminal underworld, but can be stylized in its storytelling. Is there anything wrong with that? Absolutely not. It's a new way of looking at a dark part of this country's history, and it makes for a very interesting perspective. Everything about the story is a blast. Written by David Mamet, the screenplay lets us look into the past in a very romantic way. The only reason this film is romantic, beautifully shot, and executed is because of Brian DePalma. He directed this film to greatness, and made this movie worth every penny; whether you are renting or buying this picture, and feel satisfied at the end, it is due to DePalma. Hats off to him.Extraordinary acting leads this old-fashioned movie to even greater heights. Kevin Costner, in a role where he was first unknown, pulls his job off in every way. He is likable and charismatic. We do know, however, that when his life and family is threatened, his methods can become intense. A very well-rounded performance from Costner. Charles Martin Smith as Oscar Wallace is a great performance. He is not only funny, but just a great overall acting addition to this group. Andy Garcia, pulling off a career-making performance, lets us know why he should never be underestimated. Sean Connery is great here, scene-by-scene he knocks us off of our feet. This great performance garnered him a well-earned Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. Robert De Niro. We can't say enough about him. Ever. He pulls off one of the best performances of the movie as Al Capone. Not only will his bodily features remind you of Capone, but so will his behavior. There is one point where he smiles just like Capone used to do, and there is a scary similarity. A great, great job from De Niro. You shouldn't be surprised by that.In the end, everything works. The old-fashioned allure. The great directing. The great script. The great acting. All of these elements make this film a classic. A film that will go down in history, and is every bit worthy of doing so.
Taking a shot a the law, not the gangsters.
posted on 26 Jul 2009The cast of the flick is very good, indeed. The wrting of the script is nowhere near as good. The slo-mo during the train station sequence is so boring that it can put one in a trance.You need nerve soothing tea to be able to endure that sequence. It is well known that the embellishment of Elliot Ness's story has gotten out of hand over the decades. This story is not accurate and not total falsehood. The Canada scene is also a sleep potion. Poorly done with shooting a corpse in the mouth- (done in Godfather Two) and with more meaning.
cool movie
posted on 23 Jul 2009This is a very good movie. Even though it's mostly fabricated, it's still a cool story. I think that the movie is very well written and directed. But I have to say that I have no idea why Sean Connery and Robert De Niro are considered to be great actors. I do not think that either one of them suck. I just don't think that they are worthy of the praise they are given. I've never seen Sean Connery do any roles that I thought were that challenging. I admit that I haven't seen very single one of his movies so maybe he has done some challenging roles and I just haven't seen it. As for De Niro, he's better than Connery. He's done some challenging roles and I thought that he did a good job with them, I just feel that his acting lacks the true emotion and passion that I've seen in other actors. I know that most people will disagree with me on this, but if I cared what others thought I wouldn't be writing this.
One masterpiece done bad - Brian Palma's territory
posted on 11 Jul 2009Brian Palma is well known for doing controversial films, much like Oliver Stone. He is indeed known for transforming bad movies into good ones. Scarface, written by Oliver Stone was supposed to be a technically bad movie, but it ended up well. The Untouchables, a very accurate piece of history about the arrest of Al Capone, is a bad film gone good. Starting for synthesizer-theme music by Sir Ennio Morricone in a film set in the 1930s and a mix of film noir with western scenes, which, in my opinion, is a controversial mix.But all of that contributes to the Brian Palma kind of film. He doesn't seem to care about those details, he is something like a modern director. I'll say that the producers failed on this one -- maybe Martin Scorsese would have been an excellent choice to direct The Untouchables. The direction has its flaws but of course, it has its high times. One of the final scenes, in the railroad station, his shot in slow-motion. That was a pretty good decision. Because, the film didn't became too action themed neither we saw fight mistakes. It was a wise decision for shooting a supposed action scene. Apart from that, the editing and the cinematography were excellent. The adaptation from the book and the overall scriptwriting, for one guy only, is amazing. David Mamet should had won an Oscar or at least, been nominated for one. One guy can't do something like that. The only epic fail of the dialog is the scene where Al Capone (Robert DeNiro) is 'teaching' his associates in a big table. It was the only situation where I can call silly dialog or silly screen writing.But don't get me wrong about the composer. For me, Ennio Morricone will always be the best film score composer on Earth! Along with Hans Zimmer, maybe. And for other things about the film: costumes and set design are well done, and the nomination was deserved. For the conclusion I must yet review the acting. Kevin Costner and Patricia Clarkson delivered a good chemistry on-screen but for me, Costner isn't the kind of actor who deserves to play detective roles. Andy Garcia really looks like a young Al Pacino and really delivered an almost alike acting type. Shame that the script didn't ask him too much to do. Sean Connery delivered a powerful portrayal of a tough and intelligent cop, a man who worries about the city; still, don't quite understand his Oscar. Sean Connery is a good actor but... Robert DeNiro was amazing! His magnificent portrayal as Al Capone, his Italian accent, the chubby body (now that is good makeup department!) and his free will on screen. Robert DeNiro delivers all his qualities to his role and portrays it without fear or prejudice. He is truly one of the greatest actors still alive!The story -- I must finish what I started. IT'S VERY ACCURATE-- Hollywood doesn't seem to do very much historical accurate piece of films. That's a shame really, because we really needed more films that could depict the past without the writers' fantasies. We need more FACTS, less FICTION.
It's evolving, it's captivating and it's full of emotions. Man power at its best
posted on 29 Jun 2009I had never seen this movie before last night when I had the chance to watch it and I must say I was pretty damn impressed. The movie takes place in the 1920's when the mob warlord Al Capone ruled Prohibition-era Chicago. Federal agent Elliot Ness, quoting one of the plot outlines, assembles a personal team of mob fighters to bring Chicago crime boss Al Capone to justice using unconventional means. This team becomes known as "The Untouchables". This is by far the best movie I've seen from Brian De Palma. I knew it was going to be good, but I was surprised that it was even better.The screenplay, the whole story, is just brilliant. It has this absolute flow, which I think was more normal back then, as it seems to me that less newer movies have that specific flow nowadays. The progress and the twists in the plot are just excellent and they keep you concentrated throughout the whole movie. The way the movie progresses itself is just pure glory for your eyes and it also compliments the directing. The directing is just so fitting with the screenplay that it's even better than it actually is, though it is honestly very good. De Palma has captured the soul and the whole feeling of the 1920's, making "The Untouchables" a real masterpiece of a movie and I can't believe I've missed it before. The music is superb, despite the fact that it has that cheesy 80's feeling in it at times. No wonder the music's so superb, as the composer is the master Ennio Morricone himself. He does compositions that are so recognizable that you just know it's Morricone behind the music.What comes to role performances, well there's one above everyone else and that is no-one else than Sean Connery himself, at his best. I just can't believe the work he has done, as it seems to me that every role he plays he does it perfectly. I can't do nothing else than admire him, there's just something so charismatic about him that it always makes me stare in amazement. In "The Untouchables" he plays a veteran patrolman who teaches Ness how to beat Capone and he just does it so believably that.. Well, read what said above. The role performance he does is just excellent and it is no wonder that he even won an Oscar from it. Robert De Niro is very fitting in the role of Al Capone; I honestly couldn't imagine anyone else doing it. I have to admit that I don't know much about Capone's real behavior, but to me Capone is everything De Niro does in this movie. The movie actually shines with the whole cast as well, including for example Kevin Costner as the tough Elliot Ness and Andy Garcia as one of the untouchables, master shooter George Stone. Everyone performs their roles so well that the whole movie is a real pleasure for eyes throughout."The Untouchables" is a must-see-masterpiece. I think it's highly underrated, as I was so surprised how good it actually was even when I have really never liked mob-movies so much. It has superb role performances, excellent directing, a brilliant story and it is all in all, a great movie. A recommendation for everyone who haven't seen it! Everything just works so well together, giving it that flow and making it click in every aspect. The movie has this excitement and tension, this real feeling of pure man power, in a way that can not be described. A great movie indeed.
A brilliant movie about the true men and the cruel men
posted on 26 Jun 2009Federal agent Eliot Ness has determined to catch Al Capone, the cruelest man of the prohibition era.Brian De Palma's direction and David Mamet's writing is an absolute masterpiece.The Untouchables (1987) has a brilliant team of actors.There are Kevin Costner (Eliot Ness), Sean Connery (Jim Malone), Charles Martin Smith (Agent Oscar Wallace), Andy Garcia (Giuseppe Petri), Billy Drago (Frank Nitti) and Robert De Niro (Al Capone).And completed with Ennio Morricone's very fine music.The movie depicts the battle between the mob fighters and the Mafia really greatly.There is some true drama when bullets fly and people die.The Untouchables is a violent journey to the times when guns ruled the world.I guess they still do.
Super-slick,well acted action movie.
posted on 14 Jun 2009Sticking Robert DeNiro in your movie almost assures you good reviews. Sticking Sean Connery only increases that. So when all of them join with David Mamet and Brian DePalma,the result can be nothing short of explosive.Kevin Costner plays a naive cop put on a mission to arrest Al Capone (DeNiro). Right from the beginning, this movie is a thrill ride. DeNiro is superb as Capone, Costner is good as Elliot Ness,and Andy Garcia is entertaining as a sure-shot young Italian. But the real gem here is Connery,in an Oscar-winning performance.Connery plays an Irish cop who joins up with Ness. He plays the role very well,and deserved his Oscar.Also joining the group is Charles Martin Smith,as a accountant who shows a deft knack for shooting at stuff.However,that's not to say that the movie is without flaws.Some scenes are very unbelievable (especially the one where Connery meets his demise) and some parts (especially at the beginning) seem to go on too long. This,however,does not stop this movie from being fun. 8.5/10
Despite violence I still love this film
posted on 24 May 2009You must realize I was shocked to find how much I loved this movie being that generally I'm not a fan of mobster movies and additionally I don't have a high tolerance for graphic violence (with which this movie abounds) I think the fact that it still managed to make a devoted fan out of me is a testament to how gripping and well done this movie is. Part of it has to do with the casting certainly. Kevin Costner was born to play Ness, it seems to me! I don't often find he fits into the roles he plays in his movies but here he is powerful and yet human and you can really feel his pain and frustration throughout. I love Sean Connery in general and here he is in classic form playing a strong, growling Irish cop with a big chip on his shoulder and a lot of heart hidden beneath his gruff exterior. I think everyone agrees De Niro as Capone was incredible casting, no need to say more on that. The score was a perfect fit as well, lending a sense of urgency and foreboding without stealing the whole scene. Also the directing is so well done that I can watch this film again and again and each time it reaches one of the suspenseful scenes I still find myself holding my breath and tensing up despite knowing exactly how it will all end! Now that's powerful storytelling!
The best film of 87' and one of the greatest crime films ever
posted on 09 May 2009The Untouchables is about Elliot Ness and his team of three mob fighters who vow down to catch millionaire kingpin Al Capone in the early 30's. This is a fictional tale of the story that really happened. Most of the names are correct but most of the events that took place in the movie are not true. But that doesn't mean it is still not a highly enjoyable film. The Untouchables is excellent with a great choice of casting and a terrific performance by Sean Connery as Jim Malone, which earned him an Oscar for his work. Scarface director Brian De Palma directed at his best once again and made this extremely enjoyable. The music by Ennio Morricone who did great work on Once Upon A Time in America, did another fabulous job, which earned him an Oscar also. Overall, this is the best film of 1987 and possibly one of the greatest crime films ever made. I highly recommend it.Hedeen's Outlook: 10/10 **** A+
Few Films Can Touch Its Excellence.
posted on 09 May 2009Outstanding production that was the best film of 1987 with the exception of the very dominant "The Last Emperor". "The Untouchables" is the story of Elliot Ness (perfectly played by Kevin Costner) who tries to bring down Chicago Mob boss Al Capone (Robert DeNiro in one of his most under-rated roles) during the early-1930s. Illegal liquor smuggling and other much more serious crimes are running amok and corruption is all over. Costner realizes very fast that he must hand-pick his own men to bring DeNiro down for good. Thus he enlists the help of a young cop from the academy (Andy Garcia), a wimpy book-keeper (Charles Martin Smith) and a hard-nosed Irish beat cop (Oscar-winner Sean Connery in the performance of a lifetime). Together they slowly start to peel through the multiple layers of protection to get DeNiro for good. It seems that the fact that DeNiro has been lax in paying his income taxes could be his ultimate downfall. Beautifully directed by Brian De Palma, "The Untouchables" stands very tall with the other great productions of the 1980s. Ennio Morricone's Oscar-nominated score is one of the finest the cinema has ever experienced. Really excellent. I have no negative comments on this production. 5 stars out of 5.
Simply UNTOUCHABLE.
posted on 13 Mar 2009Great cast (Connery,Costner,Garcia and De Niro.) Great script (David Mamet) and wonderfully directed by Brian De Palma.Connery throughly deserved his Oscar as hard hitting, hard talking 'Malone' who simply makes a good film brilliant.One of, if not the most remembered scenes of a film, in which Connery and Garcia stand-off not only against tommy gun handling goons, but also a small child, needs to be seen to be believed.9* out of 10 Best gangster film of the 80`s.
An untouchable classic? Pretty much, despite some flaws.
posted on 04 Mar 2009I grew up on "The Untouchables" and as a slice of cinema it was one of my earliest memories of true directing and style - watching De Palma's famous train station sequence used to always leave me in awe, but it wasn't until I was older that I understood and recognized some of De Palma's trademarks. Looking back on "The Untouchables" now I view it as a different sort of movie - it seems somewhat less operatic and more of a tongue-in-cheek, over-the-top, exaggerated mob movie with all of De Palma's typical touches.But then again, it isn't. Because this is really the second of two times only that De Palma has totally proved to audiences that he's able to construct a masterful thriller/drama _on his own_ without copying (or "referencing") Hitchcock. "Blow Out" is a good movie, as are many of De Palma's others, but "The Untouchables" and "Scarface" are arguably the only two he's made where it's really a De Palma movie, and not a De Palma-Hitchcock homage."The Untouchables" seemed a lot better when I was younger but it's still a classic and due to my fond memories of it I'll probably always have a soft spot for it. However I do now recognize flaws I didn't used to - De Niro's Capone, for example, is a great portrayal but given awkward screen time...it works as a sort of convenient interlude to Costner and co.'s adventures - Costner kills some people, flash to De Niro yelling "I want his head!", flash back to Costner...it's not exactly a perfect balance as many of it just seems out-of-place...De Niro is wonderful but would losing his scenes harm the film? Not much. Instead, studying his character more would have been a wiser choice - De Palma could have easily made a three-hour epic that studies both men's stories and motivations and as a result the overall story would have been much stronger and the film better.As it is this is sort of a "Godfather Lite" - it's not an incredibly strong film, it has some flaws, it could have had ideas expanded, but at the end of the day it's a really great piece of entertainment with some marvelous set pieces, convincing performances and a legendary and iconic turn by De Niro, who totally steals the show from everyone else.The baseball speech scene is a classic - that's the type of stuff that makes me wish they had spent a bit more time focusing on him along with Costner, rather than just Costner.4.5/5
The best gangster film I've seen
posted on 04 Mar 2009In my opinion, "The Untouchables" is the best gangster film I have seen. While I love the inside look of the Mafia seen in "The Godfather," I enjoy this film so much more. "The Untouchables" manages to entertain rather than simply tell a story. Also, I like looking at a gangster from the point of view of the police (the good guys) rather than from their own point of view, as this is a more typical way to see the bad guys. Kevin Costner, Andy Garcia, Charles Martin Smith, and Robert DeNiro are all great, but it is Sean Connery as Malone (in an Oscar-winning role) that really steals the show. The film proves to be somewhat funny as well as dramatic, which gives proper balance and causes the audience to enjoy the movie more. It tells the story of how law enforcer Elliot Ness (Costner) and his team of "untouchables" try to bring down mob leader Al Capone (DeNiro). The film is full of emotion, as well as humor, and manages to satisfy its audience. Almost a perfect film, and a classic for sure.**** out of ****
Taut crime drama inspired by the classic TV series...
posted on 17 Feb 2009'The Untouchables' is a modern crime classic in the tradition of the great Warner Bros. gangster films of the '30s and '40s which starred men like James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart and Edw. G. Robinson as the criminals. This time the events unfold in color rather than glorious B&W and the leading man is not an anti-hero but Kevin Costner who acquits himself well in the role of Elliot Ness. The story, set in Chicago of the '30s, depicts how Ness and his small band of deputies bring down notorious crime boss Al Capone (Robert DeNiro) after a succession of well-staged crime scenes involving Prohibition, speak-easys, etc. The train station shootout is a standout among the vivid action scenes.Sean Connery gives an Oscar-winning performance as the seasoned street cop who joins Ness and his men in their pursuit of Capone. Distinguished by excellent cinematography, good script, fine overall performances from a large cast and, last but not least, Brian DePalma's stylish direction that features some extraordinary camera work.A crime classic told in the grand manner of the best of the Warner Bros. crime melodramas, updated with its more graphic violence and bloodshed.
spellbound
posted on 30 Jan 2009Federal Agent Eliot Ness played by Kevin Costner sets out to nail Al Capone, played by Robert de Niro, the chief of rampant corruption in Chicago during the 1920s. This film I understand is not entirely factual, but the intensity and fine acting are superb. Sean Connery won an Academy Award for his robust role as a cop. The film is one of the best of Brian De Palma's, and the writing credits are attributed to two novels; one by Eliot Ness, and the other by Oscar Fraley. I had never seen this before until today on TV, and it had me spellbound by the intense emotional acting of Costner and Connery. 9/10
The Greatest of the Gangster Movies
posted on 24 Jan 2009This movie is awesome. I have no idea why it is not in the top 10 but it really should be. This is most certainly Brian DePalma's best work ever. The story revolves around a Treasury Officer Elliot Ness. Ness is maddened at the fact that Al Capone rules the streets with an iron fist. After a failed bust resulting in his rep losing much credibility, he assembles a crack squad consisting of James(?) Malone(Sean Connery's greatest performance), a bookish Oscar, and sharp shooter George Stone(Geuseppi Petri). Together they peel thru the layers of Capone's Organization,(SPOILERS AHEAD!!) finally jailing him on an income tax violation crime.That being said, this movie has some truly great scenes. For example, Even though a lot of people complain about the ludicrously prolonged death of Malone, the opera music in the background adds to its importance and significance. And the UNFORGETTABLE baseball bat slaying. The dark music in the aftermath clearly speaks without words that Capone is evil. But Even the most eloquent words cannot do this movie justice in its awesomeness, brilliance, and greatness. NEVER STOP FIGHTING 'TILL THE FIGHT IS DONE
A Extremely Underrated Great Movie
posted on 25 Nov 2008Made by the often criticized Brian De Palma, this movie is brilliant. This brilliantly casted, acted, directed, written and edited film is worth watching. The academy award wins and nominations are well deserved.Robert De Niro is the legendary Al Capone, gangster, murderer and smuggler, but unfortunately there's nothing to pin him down on, he can't be arrested until they have proof of something illegal in his record. Robert De Niro plays the part perfectly.Kevin Costner is Eliot Ness, someone determined to nail Al Capone, especially when something happens to one of his friends or relatives.Sean Connery is Malone, his Oscar winning performance is great! His performance actually helps you GET TO KNOW the character, brutal when needed, nice when wanted, this character/ the performance makes the movie worth the watch.Despite what many people have said, the "stroler scene" is not horrible. I happened to think it was one of the more impressive scenes in the movie. It's a matter of opinion.In closing, this movie deserves at least a 9 out of 10. I give it a 9.5. Watch this movie.
It's the Time of Al Capone
posted on 16 Aug 2009The stars are amazing: Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Andy Garcia and Sean Connery. I don't know about Charles Martin Smith; but I think his doing good acting. And by the directing of Brian De Palma, the movie was looking amazing too.It was in 1930. It was the time of Alphonso Capone. Who doesn't know this man? That was a little girl at a small coffee shop who was died by a bomb. The bomb was putting in a bag, carrying by a mafia. They want offer alcohol drink; but the owner of the coffee shop denied. Then... bum! A bomb exploded. Newspaper and television report the exploding. Special Agent of Treasury Department, Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner) who have a romantic relationship with his wife and little child, take an order from federal government to control the violence.It's not only about good or not to drink alcohol; the point was in its circulation (selling, distribution, I mean) and the mafia who control it always make crimes (murder) when they found a conflict in the circulation process. There are many mafias have their own business illegally; their business make them rich. And what you can't do without money? Prohibition's Law has no more power and attention.Behind crimes, alcohol, mafia, there is a good point for me I can get from this movie. When there is violence, crimes and everything out of control, attempting to do something good is possible even people around say that it was ridiculous.Actually, nobody cannot be trusted in Chicago, even the policemen. There are maybe only two person who support Ness to stop the crimes: his wife and the mother of the little girl. But, Ness, somehow found his men. An innocent-funny accountant Oscar Wallace (Charles Martin Smith) The old policemen Jimmy Malone (Sean Connery), George Stone (Andy Garcia). This four men accompanied against Capone (Robert De Niro). The blood shed in every steps. Capone has big organization, money and influence in Chicago. He and his people I guess mentioned as the untouchables in the title, by law.