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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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City for Conquest
1940 · Drama
East of the River
1940 · Drama
This Is My Affair
1937 · Crime
Smashing the Rackets
1938 · Drama
The Beat Generation
1959 · Crime
Exclusive
1937 · Drama
They Were So Young
1954 · Crime
The Wild World of Batwoman
1966 · Crime
Satan Met a Lady
1936 · Mystery
The Wild Angels
1966 · Drama
Hold That Woman!
1940 · Comedy
Rififi
1955 · Crime
Bullet Scars
1942 · Crime
Bright Lights
1930 · Music
Escape!
1930 · Drama
The Westland Case
1937 · Crime
The War Wagon
1967 · Action
This Day and Age
1933 · Crime
Bait
1954 · Crime
I Was an Adventuress
1940 · Drama
The Street with No Name
1948 · Thriller
The Man They Could Not Hang
1939 · Crime
The Woman in Question
1950 · Mystery
Emil and the Detectives
1964 · Comedy
The Gangster
1947 · Crime
Murder Is My Business
1946 · Crime
Who Killed Cock Robin?
1935 · Family
Five Came Back
1939 · Adventure
Guilty Bystander
1950 · Drama
The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1969 · Drama
The Lost Tribe
1949 · Adventure
Whistle Down the Wind
1961 · Crime
Bury Me Dead
1947 · Crime
Dust Be My Destiny
1939 · Drama
A Bullet Is Waiting
1954 · Crime
Pushover
1954 · Crime
Shooting Straight
1930 · Drama
Pit of Darkness
1961 · Thriller
Danger: Diabolik
1968 · Thriller
Desert Fury
1947 · Drama
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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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