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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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Convicts 4
1962 · Crime
Dry Summer
1963 · Crime
The Night Holds Terror
1955 · Thriller
Alimony
1949 · Crime
Dick Tracy’s Dilemma
1947 · Crime
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz
1955 · Crime
Code Two
1953 · Crime
Once a Thief
1965 · Thriller
None But the Lonely Heart
1944 · Drama
Dead Reckoning
1946 · Crime
Without Pity
1948 · Drama
The Thief of Paris
1967 · Comedy
Bodyguard
1948 · Thriller
Santo vs. Evil Brain
1961 · Crime
The Women in His Life
1933 · Crime
Saigon
1947 · Drama
Deep Valley
1947 · Romance
The Finger Points
1931 · Crime
Fugitive Lovers
1934 · Crime
Tony Rome
1967 · Thriller
I, the Jury
1953 · Crime
The Famous Ferguson Case
1932 · Drama
Chamber of Horrors
1966 · Horror
Cash on Demand
1961 · Drama
Follow Me Quietly
1949 · Mystery
Deadfall
1968 · Drama
The Man with Two Faces
1934 · Drama
The Yellow Balloon
1953 · Crime
Black Jack
1950 · Adventure
The House of Fear
1945 · Mystery
Golden Gloves
1940 · Drama
The Girl on the Pier
1953 · Crime
Gambler’s Farewell
1968 · Drama
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944 · Crime
Pretty Poison
1968 · Crime
Jigsaw
1962 · Crime
Joe Macbeth
1955 · Crime
Any Number Can Win
1963 · Crime
F.P.1
1933 · Crime
The Ship That Died of Shame
1955 · Thriller
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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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