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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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Fallen Angel
1945 · Crime
The Wicked Lady
1945 · Adventure
Lady Killer
1933 · Comedy
The Burglar
1957 · Crime
The Menace
1932 · Mystery
The Olsen Gang in a Fix
1969 · Comedy
Experiment Perilous
1944 · Romance
The Olsen Gang
1968 · Family
Death Laid an Egg
1968 · Crime
Pépé le Moko
1937 · Drama
Hot Millions
1968 · Comedy
Pale Flower
1964 · Romance
Trouble Makers
1948 · Crime
Three Strangers
1946 · Crime
High Wall
1947 · Crime
Diabolically Yours
1967 · Thriller
Gang vs. G-Men
1962 · Crime
Double Exposure
1944 · Comedy
The Unfaithful Wife
1969 · Drama
The Case of the Howling Dog
1934 · Mystery
Watch the Birdie
1950 · Crime
Confession
1937 · Crime
Naked Alibi
1954 · Drama
The Big Steal
1949 · Thriller
Private Hell 36
1954 · Crime
Bewitched
1945 · Thriller
The Tattered Dress
1957 · Drama
The Turning Point
1952 · Drama
And Then There Were None
1945 · Drama
Shoot the Piano Player
1960 · Crime
Behave Yourself!
1951 · Crime
Stolen Face
1952 · Drama
Witness to Murder
1954 · Crime
Corridors of Blood
1958 · Drama
Charlie Chan on Broadway
1937 · Crime
Code of the Secret Service
1939 · Drama
Tiger Bay
1959 · Thriller
I, Mobster
1959 · Crime
Whirlpool
1950 · Crime
The Hole Idea
1955 · 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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