Crime movies

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An investigation into the original 1993 Michael Jackson allegations brought by the Chandler family.

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Realistic Tense Raw Claustrophobic Bleak

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During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Themes

Economic precarity and social service cuts, Social neglect of the downtrodden, Urban alienation and identity crisis, Media sensationalism and spectacle, Mental illness and stigma, Crowd violence and unrest

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Tense Dry Clinical Relentless Measured

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When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.

Themes

Wealth manipulation and fraud, Corporate shell structures, Offshore finance ethics, Accountability gaps in regulation, Victims seeking restitution, Power through money

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Tense Bleak Intense Hopeful Cynical

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An NYPD hostage negotiator teams up with a federal agent to rescue dozens of tourists held hostage during a 10-hour seige at the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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Raw Claustrophobic Relentless Fast-paced Oppressive

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A typical night for veterans at a VFW turns into an all-out battle for survival when a desperate teen runs into the bar with a bag of stolen drugs. When a gang of violent punks come looking for her, the vets use every weapon at their disposal to protect the girl and themselves from an unrelenting attack.

Themes

Survival under siege, Collective resilience, Veteran camaraderie, Violence under pressure, Drug trade consequences, Moral injury and guilt

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Tense Claustrophobic Brutal Fast-paced Gritty

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A crew of savvy former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

Themes

Deception as tactic, Economic crisis drives crime, Female solidarity under pressure, Labor exploitation under pressure, Risk management and improvisation, Financial crime as livelihood

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A respectable village head decides to keep his son away from the violent politics of rural life. However, fate intervenes, forcing the young man to not only return home, but also take up the sickle.

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Dry

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A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.

Themes

Public trust under scrutiny, Embezzlement and accountability, New york education, 2000s embezzlement pattern, Long island politics

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A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

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Tense Dynamic Claustrophobic Stylish Cynical

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A New York jeweler smuggles a rare black opal into his shop and lets the wrong superstar athlete get a taste of it. As loan sharks close in and bets spiral out of control, his secret score turns into a flashing beacon that draws every predator in the city straight to his door.

Themes

Gambling addiction risk, Auction price manipulation, Opal as leverage, New york city setting, Jeweler debt pressure, Pawnshop leverage

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