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Crime Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
5,497 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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1943 · Crime
A Touch of Larceny
1960 · Crime
The Criminal Code
1930 · Crime
Charlie Chan in Panama
1940 · Comedy
Sleepers West
1941 · Crime
The Threat
1949 · Thriller
Murder She Said
1961 · Drama
Blackout
1950 · Mystery
Women’s Prison
1955 · Drama
Escort Girl
1941 · Crime
This Side of the Law
1950 · Crime
Split Second
1953 · Thriller
The File of the Golden Goose
1969 · Thriller
Dead Men Tell
1941 · Comedy
Pendulum
1969 · Crime
Calling Dr. Gillespie
1942 · Drama
Woman in Hiding
1950 · Drama
Back from Eternity
1956 · Drama
Juke Girl
1942 · Crime
Two Seconds
1932 · Drama
Ten Little Indians
1965 · Mystery
Looking for Trouble
1934 · Comedy
Gold
1934 · Crime
Dogora
1964 · Horror
Human Desire
1954 · Crime
Scotland Yard Investigator
1945 · Mystery
Framed
1930 · Crime
The Honey Pot
1967 · Comedy
Southside 1-1000
1950 · Crime
The Karate Killers
1967 · Action
Chains
1949 · Drama
Riot in Cell Block 11
1954 · Drama
Payment Deferred
1932 · Crime
Five Star Final
1931 · Drama
The Falcon Strikes Back
1943 · Crime
Psycho a Go-Go
1965 · Horror
The Spider Woman
1943 · Thriller
Pasha
1968 · Drama
The Doorway to Hell
1930 · Crime
The Big Clock
1948 · 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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