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Goodbye Lover
1998 · Thriller
Les Misérables
1998 · Drama
Shooting Fish
1998 · Comedy
The Quiet Family
1998 · Crime
The Untold Story 2
1998 · Crime
The Big Hit
1998 · Action
Nude Fear
1998 · Mystery
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
1998 · Animation
Suicide Kings
1998 · Drama
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998 · Crime
Beast Cops
1998 · Crime
Country of the Deaf
1998 · Drama
Mercury Rising
1998 · Action
The Newton Boys
1998 · Action
Fireworks
1998 · Drama
Wild Things
1998 · Mystery
Funny Games
1998 · Drama
The Big Lebowski
1998 · Comedy
The Interview
1998 · Drama
Caught Up
1998 · Drama
Dark City
1998 · Sci-Fi
Palmetto
1998 · Drama
I Want You
1998 · Music
The Replacement Killers
1998 · Action
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 · Comedy
Desperate Measures
1998 · Drama
Zero Effect
1998 · Mystery
Mob Queen
1998 · Comedy
Jerry and Tom
1998 · Crime
Hard Rain
1998 · Action
Fallen
1998 · Thriller
Half Baked
1998 · Comedy
Classic
1998 · Action
Jackie Brown
1997 · Drama
Island of Greed
1997 · Crime
Aflatoon
1997 · Action
Full Metal Yakuza
1997 · Comedy
Intruder
1997 · Crime
Cholera Street
1997 · Drama
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
1997 · Drama
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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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