bootlegging

His films like 'Scarface' and 'Carlito's Way' deeply explore the underground criminal economy and the moral corruption of bootlegging operations.

The 'Godfather' trilogy extensively chronicles organized crime syndicates built on bootlegging and illegal alcohol distribution during Prohibition.

His films including 'The Irishman' and 'Casino' meticulously examine the criminal underworld and illicit trading networks that emerged from bootlegging culture.