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Crime Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
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The Great Gambler
1979 · Action
Concorde Affair
1979 · Drama
The Jericho Mile
1979 · Thriller
The Silent Partner
1979 · Drama
A Dangerous Toy
1979 · Crime
Murder by Natural Causes
1979 · Crime
The North Avenue Irregulars
1979 · Family
The Great Train Robbery
1979 · Adventure
Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo
1978 · Crime
Shalimar
1978 · Action
The Brink's Job
1978 · Drama
The Kirlian Witness
1978 · Crime
Odds and Evens
1978 · Action
Money Movers
1978 · Action
Midnight Express
1978 · Biography
Goin' South
1978 · Comedy
Death on the Nile
1978 · Drama
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1978 · Crime
The Driver
1978 · Action
Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978 · Mystery
The Tavern on Pyatnitskaya
1978 · Adventure
The Playbirds
1978 · Crime
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1978 · History
High-Ballin’
1978 · Drama
Don
1978 · Comedy
F.I.S.T.
1978 · Drama
Kasme Vaade
1978 · Drama
Women in Cellblock 9
1978 · Crime
Straight Time
1978 · Drama
The Big Sleep
1978 · Crime
Closed Circuit
1978 · Crime
Blue Collar
1978 · Drama
The Black Panther
1977 · Crime
Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century
1977 · Adventure
The Gauntlet
1977 · Action
Telefon
1977 · Thriller
The Night They Took Miss Beautiful
1977 · Crime
Parvarish
1977 · Action
Rolling Thunder
1977 · Drama
Proof of the Man
1977 · Mystery
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What Makes a Crime Movie? Crime Movies Explained
Crime films delve into the underworld of criminal activities, often exploring themes of justice, corruption, and moral ambiguity. These movies may follow law enforcement officers, detectives, or criminals themselves as they navigate a world filled with tension, deceit, and intrigue. Crime dramas often portray complex character studies, revealing the motivations and consequences of unlawful actions.
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