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"We Own the Night" (2007) is a gripping crime drama film directed by James Gray, and released in 2007. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Mark

"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.

Ralph ‘Sonny’ Barger 1938 - 2022

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

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

At the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Francis Ford Coppola and Talia Shire did a special Q&A for the Academy Museum members ...

"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.

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

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

More than 170 items belonging to the infamous mob boss sold at an auction in California last week, including his “favorite” pistol.

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.

"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.