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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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Baby Face Harrington
1935 · Comedy
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
1960 · Crime
Junior G-Men
1940 · Adventure
Blues in the Night
1941 · Music
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
1956 · Crime
Joe Smith, American
1942 · Thriller
The Solitaire Man
1933 · Romance
Violence
1947 · Drama
A Cottage on Dartmoor
1929 · Crime
Hunted
1952 · Crime
Cruel Story of Youth
1960 · Drama
Topkapi
1964 · Adventure
The Spider and the Fly
1949 · Crime
Cry Danger
1951 · Crime
Side Street
1949 · Crime
The Detective
1968 · Crime
Ittefaq
1969 · Mystery
Bowery Blitzkrieg
1941 · Comedy
The Night Angel
1931 · Crime
The Tip-Off
1931 · Comedy
The Verdict
1946 · Crime
The Last Man to Hang
1956 · Drama
Mystery Junction
1951 · Crime
Birds of Prey
1930 · Drama
Raffles
1930 · Romance
Convicted Woman
1940 · Crime
The Woman in Green
1945 · Crime
Obsession
1949 · Mystery
Angels in Disguise
1949 · Comedy
The Boston Strangler
1968 · Crime
Dumb-Hounded
1943 · Comedy
Hue and Cry
1947 · Comedy
Time Table
1956 · Crime
Pay or Die!
1960 · Crime
Colorado Territory
1949 · Crime
Scene of the Crime
1949 · Crime
The Day of the Owl
1968 · Drama
Intrigue
1947 · Crime
It All Came True
1940 · Comedy
Pitfall
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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