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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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Mad Dog Coll
1961 · Drama
Champion
1949 · Drama
Weekend
1967 · Comedy
Black Lizard
1968 · Crime
Murder in the Big House
1942 · Action
The Falcon Out West
1944 · Crime
Killer Dill
1947 · Comedy
The Damned Don’t Cry
1950 · Drama
The Night of January 16th
1941 · Crime
Cry Vengeance
1954 · Drama
Behind the News
1940 · Crime
Kind Lady
1951 · Crime
The Phantom of Crestwood
1932 · Mystery
Caged
1950 · Crime
She-Devils on Wheels
1968 · Crime
Take One False Step
1949 · Thriller
Kid Glove Killer
1942 · Crime
The Scarlet Hour
1956 · Crime
The Beast of the City
1932 · Crime
Death of a Cyclist
1955 · Crime
Fear in the Night
1947 · Mystery
A Colt Is My Passport
1967 · Drama
The Long Memory
1953 · Crime
I Love a Mystery
1945 · Mystery
Buried Loot
1935 · Drama
Midnight Manhunt
1945 · Comedy
Grand Central Murder
1942 · Comedy
The Sun Sets at Dawn
1950 · Crime
Ladies They Talk About
1933 · Crime
The Letter
1940 · Drama
The Bribe
1949 · Drama
Two Smart People
1946 · Romance
Flaxy Martin
1949 · Drama
One Mysterious Night
1944 · Mystery
Lady in Cement
1968 · Crime
Bitter Rice
1949 · Crime
Nabonga
1944 · Adventure
The Blue Gardenia
1953 · Mystery
The Crooked Way
1949 · Crime
Gentleman’s Fate
1931 · 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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