Martin Scorsese’s 81 Greatest Movie Characters, Ranked

For roughly 50 years now, since the release of Mean Streets in 1973, really, Martin Scorsese has captivated moviegoers with his stylish, nostalgia-tinged depictions of (mostly) 20th-century America. It’s hard to say if Scorsese has dedicated himself to any particular genre or visual signature, but one thing most Scorsese films have in common is a wealth of great characters. Sure, Scorsese has his favorites—the gangsters, the religious figures, the corrupt politicians—but much like the settings and tones of his filmography, the roles range across a breadth of personalities.