Set in "Club 30’s," a fictional 1930s-style gangster club, the video drew heavy inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood and film noir.
The video served as the centerpiece of Jackson’s 1988 feature-length film Moonwalker . michael_jackson_smooth_criminal_official_video
Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" (1988) is widely considered a landmark in music video history, recognized for its cinematic scale, film noir aesthetic, and technical innovation. Set in "Club 30’s," a fictional 1930s-style gangster