Sean Connery won his only Oscar for "The Untouchables"
Brian De Palma's "The Untouchables" from 1987 depicts the hunt for Al Capone in 1930s Chicago. The film is also notable for Sean Connery's sole Academy Award win.
Brian De Palma's 1987 film "The Untouchables" chronicles the pursuit of notorious gangster Al Capone in Prohibition-era Chicago. The movie, originally titled "The Untouchables," is widely regarded as prime Hollywood filmmaking.
Set against the backdrop of the 1930s, Chicago became a hub of organized crime under Capone's control. The narrative follows Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) and his small team of federal agents as they launch a dangerous campaign against Capone's empire.
Ness's team includes veteran officer Malone (Sean Connery), sharpshooter Stone (Andy Garcia), and accountant Wallace (Charles Martin Smith). Their crusade against crime becomes an almost obsessive mission, especially when they realize Capone cannot be convicted on murder or smuggling charges.
Sean Connery received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Malone, marking his only Oscar win. The film is praised for its gripping narrative, visual style, Ennio Morricone's score, and strong performances, particularly from Costner and Connery.