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"American Gangster" (2007) is a crime drama based on the true story of Frank Lucas, a notorious drug lord in Harlem, NY during the 1970s.

"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. Thriller | 2h 11m. "Savages" is a 2012 crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone, based on the novel of the same name by ...

"The Untouchables," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1987, stands as a classic in the crime genre.

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.

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

R | 2021 . Crime. Drama. Thriller | 2h 37m. 'House of Gucci' is a thrilling and captivating film that brings the tumultuous story of the ..

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

R | 2021. Crime. Drama | 2h. Many Saints of Newark transports viewers back to the gritty world of organized crime, serving as a captivating prelude to the iconic TV series, The Sopranos. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by series creator David Chase alongside Lawrence Konner, this crime drama offers an intense and evocative glimpse into the formative years of the characters who would eventually dominate the acclaimed show.

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.

R | 2017 ‧ Bio. Crime. Drama | 2h 20m. "Molly's Game" is a biographical crime, drama film directed and written by Aaron Sorkin. The film ..

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.