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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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High School Big Shot
1959 · Drama
Meet Boston Blackie
1941 · Crime
He Ran All the Way
1951 · Crime
Paying Guest
1957 · Crime
Black Test Car
1962 · Crime
Cairo Station
1958 · Crime
Torchy Blane in Panama
1938 · Mystery
Hollow Triumph
1948 · Thriller
Party Girl
1958 · Romance
The Man in the Back Seat
1961 · Crime
You Only Live Once
1937 · Crime
Branded to Kill
1967 · Thriller
I Accuse My Parents
1944 · Drama
Second Chance
1953 · Drama
On the Night of the Fire
1939 · Drama
The Outrage
1964 · Western
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed
1958 · Crime
La Chienne
1931 · Crime
Confession
1955 · Crime
Vendetta
1950 · Drama
Pool of London
1951 · Drama
The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963 · Comedy
The Runaway Bride
1930 · Drama
Each Dawn I Die
1939 · Drama
Song of the Thin Man
1947 · Crime
Sinful Davey
1969 · Adventure
He Walked by Night
1948 · Crime
The Mask of Dimitrios
1944 · Mystery
The Secret Fury
1950 · Crime
Offbeat
1961 · Crime
Mystery House
1938 · Adventure
The Mystery of Marie Roget
1942 · Crime
The Caper of the Golden Bulls
1967 · Action
Picture Snatcher
1933 · Crime
Jamaica Inn
1939 · Thriller
Harum Scarum
1965 · Romance
The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date
1940 · Comedy
Don’t Tempt the Devil
1963 · Drama
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945 · Thriller
Model for Murder
1959 · 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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