Have you seen "Patton?" It was one of Coppola's early successes, for which he shared an Oscar for best screenplay.
I have actually not seen this. However, I do love war/crime movies.
I think it would be up your alley. It came out in 1970.
Have you seen "The Godfather?". It is currently my favorite film that sounds like you might enjoy it as well.
Pacino's performance was noted by Roger Ebert as being played "close to his vest!"
It's a landmark film that uses every minute of it's almost three hour runtime to perfection.
Have you watched "Goodfellas?"
I have! That is another close favorite of mine. Are you a fan of other war movies that are similiar to "Patton?"
Glory, from 1989, is a classic in the genre. Broderick gives a great performance, though the whole cast is strong.
I really enjoyed the miniseries "Band of Brothers" that aired on HBO about World War II.