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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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Scandal Sheet
1952 · Thriller
The Champagne Murders
1967 · Crime
The Ugly Duckling
1959 · Comedy
Red Zone Cuba
1966 · Action
Murder Ahoy
1964 · Crime
Suddenly
1954 · Crime
Kansas City Confidential
1952 · Crime
Baby Face Nelson
1957 · Crime
Smart Blonde
1937 · Crime
Pitfall
1962 · Crime
The Flying Scot
1957 · Crime
Kind Hearts and Coronets
1949 · Comedy
Singapore
1960 · Thriller
Female on the Beach
1955 · Romance
Love That Brute
1950 · Crime
The Girl Hunters
1963 · Crime
A Gentleman After Dark
1942 · Adventure
Lightning Strikes Twice
1951 · Thriller
The Face of Fu Manchu
1965 · Thriller
The Face Behind the Mask
1941 · Crime
Ring of Spies
1964 · Drama
Show Them No Mercy!
1935 · Action
American Madness
1932 · Drama
The Spy in the Green Hat
1967 · Adventure
Tight Spot
1955 · Crime
The Big Mouth
1967 · Crime
Undertow
1949 · Thriller
The League of Gentlemen
1960 · Crime
Strongroom
1962 · Drama
Change of Habit
1969 · Crime
The Desperate Hours
1955 · Thriller
La banda Casaroli
1962 · Crime
Robin and the 7 Hoods
1964 · Comedy
Man in the Dark
1953 · Thriller
Eyewitness
1956 · Drama
The Vintage
1957 · Drama
Quick Millions
1931 · Drama
Madeleine
1950 · Mystery
13 Lead Soldiers
1948 · Crime
The Pearl of Death
1944 · 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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