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Crime Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
5,509 crime movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Black Mama White Mama
1973 · Drama
Shock Treatment
1973 · Crime
The Night Strangler
1973 · Mystery
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
1973 · Drama
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
1972 · Crime
Fear Is the Key
1972 · Action
The Godfather’s Friend
1972 · Thriller
The Outside Man
1972 · Crime
Across 110th Street
1972 · Action
The Getaway
1972 · Action
Sleuth
1972 · Crime
The Strangers in 7A
1972 · Thriller
The Mechanic
1972 · Action
Pulp
1972 · Mystery
Night of the Strangler
1972 · Drama
Don’t Torture a Duckling
1972 · Horror
The Woman Hunter
1972 · Crime
A Gorgeous Girl Like Me
1972 · Crime
Slaughter
1972 · Crime
The Way of the Dragon
1972 · Action
Melinda
1972 · Crime
Super Fly
1972 · Action
The New Centurions
1972 · Crime
Fuzz
1972 · Crime
Hannie Caulder
1972 · Drama
Come Back, Charleston Blue
1972 · Crime
The Revengers
1972 · Western
Boxcar Bertha
1972 · Drama
Shaft’s Big Score!
1972 · Drama
Prime Cut
1972 · Drama
The Doberman Gang
1972 · Action
Street Mobster
1972 · Crime
The Hassled Hooker
1972 · Mystery
The Carey Treatment
1972 · Crime
Cool Breeze
1972 · Action
The Godfather
1972 · Drama
Pink Flamingos
1972 · Comedy
Caliber 9
1972 · Action
The Hot Rock
1972 · Action
The Valachi Papers
1972 · Crime
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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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- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
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