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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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The Black Abbot
1963 · Crime
You Can’t Buy Luck
1937 · Romance
Coogan’s Bluff
1968 · Crime
A Blueprint for Murder
1953 · Thriller
Shield for Murder
1954 · Drama
Hard Contract
1969 · Romance
Passport to Shame
1958 · Drama
The Law in Her Hands
1936 · Drama
The Last Gangster
1937 · Thriller
Chicago Deadline
1949 · Drama
Underworld U.S.A.
1961 · Crime
The True Story of Lynn Stuart
1958 · Drama
Hell’s Angels ’69
1969 · Adventure
Kala Bazar
1960 · Drama
Town on Trial
1957 · Mystery
Somebody Up There Likes Me
1956 · Drama
The Thrill Killers
1964 · Thriller
The Steel Trap
1952 · Crime
Modesty Blaise
1966 · Action
Do Ankhen Barah Haath
1957 · Thriller
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
1939 · Mystery
Ervinka
1967 · Comedy
The Unholy Wife
1957 · Thriller
Kid Galahad
1937 · Crime
Angel Face
1952 · Crime
Home at Seven
1952 · Crime
Suspense
1946 · Drama
Girls in the Night
1953 · Thriller
Night and the City
1950 · Crime
A Woman’s Face
1938 · Crime
The Phantom Speaks
1945 · Mystery
The Learning Tree
1969 · Drama
The Gambler and the Lady
1952 · Crime
Manhandled
1949 · Drama
The Depraved
1957 · Thriller
The Green Archer
1961 · Crime
Brighton Rock
1948 · Drama
5 Against the House
1955 · Crime
La Commare Secca
1962 · Crime
Afraid to Talk
1932 · 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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