Truly an undisputed classic.
Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 17 May) is The Untouchables, the legendary ’80s crime thriller based on real events and set during the Prohibition era in the US.
The film focuses on Federal Agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) as he sets out to stop ruthless Chicago gangster Al Capone (Robert De Niro).
Ness’ initial efforts to bring Capone to justice fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City’s police force.
As such, he recruits an elite group of lawmen who won’t be swayed by bribes or fear.
The squad includes veteran cop Jimmy Malone (Sean Connery, in an Oscar-winning performance), as well as police trainee and expert marksman George Stone (Andy Garcia).
Directed by Brian De Palma (Carlito’s Way, Scarface) and written by David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross), The Untouchables is incredibly pacy, stylish and well-acted.
Remaining a classic to this day, the movie is airing on TV tonight on BBC Two at 10pm.
It’s also available to stream on Paramount+.
Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:
The Boys in the Boat – BBC Two – 8pm
This George Clooney-directed sports drama about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany has a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Heat – Legend Xtra – 9pm
Robert De Niro plays a professional thief. Al Pacino plays the cop on his tail.
The pair’s charisma, a stacked supporting cast and incredibly muscular action set-pieces make this an all-time classic.
Snake Eyes – Film4 – 9pm
This 2021 blockbuster is the third instalment in the G.I. Joe movie series.
Kiss of the Dragon – Legend – 9pm
Bridget Fonda and Jet Li headline this 2001 action flick.
Alien Resurrection – ITV4 – 9.45pm
Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is brought back from the dead in this divisive fourth Alien movie.
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – Channel 4 – 10pm
The fun fifth entry in Tom Cruise’s action spy franchise.
Ted 2 – Comedy Central – 10pm
Seth MacFarlane returns as a crude talking teddy bear in this comedy sequel that has a fun Liam Neeson cameo.
Half Past Dead – Legend – 11pm
A Steven Seagal action vehicle with a 3% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Terminator Genisys – Film4 – 11.20pm
One of the lesser Terminator sequels.
Death Wish IV: The Crackdown – ITV4 – 11.50pm
Charles Bronson reprises his role as vigilante Paul Kersey in this action thriller sequel.
