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"American Me" is a crime drama directed by Edward James Olmos. Released in 1992, the film delves deep into the world of Chicano gang culture

R | 2017 . Crime.Drama.Thriller | 2h 01m. 'Shot Caller' is an intense crime thriller that dives deep into the transformation of a man from a successful businessman to a ruthless criminal mastermind within the confines of prison. Directed and written by Ric Roman Waugh, the film not only takes us through the harsh realities of incarceration but explores the psychological toll prison life can exact, altering the moral compass of its characters.

R | 2012 . Crime.Drama.Thriller | 2h20m. Derek Cianfrance’s The Place Beyond the Pines isn’t just a film—it’s a brooding, operatic examination of the ripples our choices leave across generations. Told in three distinct acts, it fuses a crime drama’s tension with a generational saga’s emotional weight. The result is ambitious, flawed at times, but deeply affecting.

'Donnie Brasco,' directed by Mike Newell, released 25 years ago today! A masterpiece that delves into the gritty world of organized crime.

R | 1992 . Comedy.Crime | 2h.In the pantheon of comedy classics, few films manage to seamlessly blend humor with legal drama quite like Jonathan Lynn's 1992 gem, 'My Cousin Vinny'. A tale of fish-out-of-water misadventures, legal quagmires, and small-town charm, this cinematic gem remains a timeless delight for audiences of all ages. With a stellar ensemble cast, razor-sharp writing, and impeccable direction, 'My Cousin Vinny' stands as a testament to the enduring power of a

"Reservoir Dogs" stands as a testament to Tarantino's unique vision and storytelling prowess.

"City of God,"(2002) directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, is a cinematic tour de force that plunges viewers into Rio de Janeiro.

Though Contraband wasn't a massive critical success, it was a commercial hit and a solid entry in the genre of high-stakes crime thrillers.

A year in review of the best Gangster films made in 2021. Some conventional biographical gangster films, and others are dynamic driven by...

Directed by David O. Russell and written by Russell and Eric Warren Singer, "American Hustle" is a crime comedy-drama film that hit theaters

Celebrating 20 years of the making of an epic crime, drama, thriller film starring, Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawk, dir. by Antoine Fuqua.

Drive (2011) is a neo-noir crime thriller directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by James Sallis.

"The Drop" is a crime drama film produced by Chernin Entertainment and distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

A seminal film that emerged from the early 1990s, a time when American cinema was beginning to explore the complexities of urban life.

"Thelma and Louise"directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1991, Starring Susan Sarandon as Louise and Geena Davis as Thelma.

Crime.Drama | 1h 23m. "The Public Enemy" is a landmark in American cinema, a film that not only defined the gangster genre but also left an indelible mark on the history of filmmaking. Released in 1931, directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, this film stands as a testament to the raw power and impact of early sound cinema. Set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era America, it presents a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the criminal underworld.

'Blow' is a crime drama directed by Ted Demme, released in 2001. Based on the real-life story of George Jung, a notorious drug trafficker.

"Kill the Irishman" is a gritty crime drama directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, based on the true story of Danny Greene, an Irish mobster.

"Cherry" is a crime drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, known for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is based

"The Silence of the Lambs," directed by Jonathan Demme is based on Thomas Harris's novel. Clarice Starling consults the notorious Dr. Haniba