Michael Corleone initially resists joining the family business, but he eventually does so out of loyalty and a desire to protect his family from harm.

Hannibal Lecter is a central character in the film 'The Silence of the Lambs', where he helps FBI agent Clarice Starling catch another serial killer.

The Joker's primary goal in 'The Dark Knight' is to create chaos and anarchy in Gotham City, challenging Batman's sense of justice and order.

In the film 'Heat', a group of bank robbers led by Neil McCauley wear clown masks during their heists to conceal their identities.

John Doe, the serial killer in 'Se7en', targets individuals who represent the seven deadly sins, aiming to punish society for its moral decay.

In 'Fight Club', Tyler Durden forms an underground fight club as a way to challenge societal norms and provide a sense of purpose to disillusioned men.

In 'The Departed', the protagonist and antagonist are engaged in a battle for control over the Boston underworld, with each side using deception and manipulation to gain the upper hand.

In 'Ocean's Eleven', a group of friends led by Danny Ocean plan and execute a heist on a casino in Las Vegas.

In 'The Usual Suspects', the protagonist is tasked with solving the mystery surrounding the identity of a mysterious criminal mastermind known as Keyser Soze.

In 'Taxi Driver', Travis Bickle is a disturbed Vietnam War veteran who becomes a vigilante in New York City, seeking to cleanse the city of its moral decay.

In 'The Shawshank Redemption', Andy Dufresne embodies the theme of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, as he maintains his spirit and determination despite being wrongly convicted and imprisoned.

In 'No Country for Old Men', Anton Chigurh is a ruthless hitman who uses a cattle gun as his weapon of choice, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.

In 'Pulp Fiction', Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield are hitmen who work for a powerful crime boss.

In 'Money Heist', a group of criminals led by the Professor plan and execute a heist on the Royal Mint of Spain, taking hostages and printing their own money.

In 'American History X', Derek Vinyard embodies the theme of the dangers of racism and extremism, as he experiences the consequences of his hateful beliefs and actions.