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Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 8,422 films · Page 275.
Crime
Doctor David Galloway takes over a practice in Shadwell, and is called to the ship Villefranche, docked at Hangman's Wharf. On his arrival the ship's owner, Sir Brian Roderick, immediately orders him to leave. Galloway is subsequently suspected of the murder of Winston Merrick, but the Villefranche and Roderick have disappeared, and so has Galloway's alibi.
Crime, mystery film
Crime, Drama, Noir
Bill Cannon's excessive drinking and inability to hold a job cost him his family. His wife Mary moves to her mother's in Baltimore with her daughter Nancy. An aspiring but failed photographer, Bill pawns his camera to pay for Mary's car-ride share but proceeds to binge on alcohol.
Crime, Drama
thumb|left|Kruger and Morley When famous detective Dan Gifford arrives home he is surprised to find his wife, Andra, is attracted to famous crime novelist, Eric Anderson. Jealous, he decides to write his own crime novel. When he overhears Andra on the phone with Eric later that evening, he plans to commit the perfect murder and to frame Eric for it.
Crime
Lexman is sent to prison, having been tricked by the Greek blackmailer Karadis. He escapes, and Karadis is found murdered in a sealed room. Meredith proves that it was Lexman who killed Karadis, who was in fact his partner in the blackmail operation.
Khanna (Kiran Kumar), the biggest real estate developer in Delhi, is kidnapped by Ajay (Tom Alter), who claims to be a historian. To rescue Khanna, his daughter Priyanka (Pariva Pranati) has to solve cryptic historical clues pointing to monuments of Delhi. Her best friend and a history graduate, Ashish, joins her in this difficult mission.
Crime
American Paul Banner used to be a reporter working in London. Recently leaving his paper, he has gone freelance, so that he can focus more on chasing down facts and selling his stories once he gets them. He has no regrets in leaving his job as there will be no more deadlines or misguided editors to divert his attention.
Crime, mystery film
Reporter Bill Bartlett is researching a piece on students, but soon finds himself investigating a murder. He hears a gunshot coming from a college bell tower, and finds himself a murder suspect when police captain Ed Kyne discovers him at the scene of the crime. Bartlett also finds himself in love with one of the chief suspects, Lillian Voyne, and is designated to cover the story as a reporter.
crime thriller film
The film follows a selection of passengers on a long distance overnight flight on a silver Lockheed Constellation with Trans World Airlines, through a series of vignettes looking at the passengers and crew. Characters range from a precocious child star (intended to echo Shirley Temple) to businessmen and criminals. An FBI man (Richard Travis) and a stewardess (Pamela Blake) solve a spy murder on the crowded airliner after a dead man is found in the lavatory.
black comedy film, Crime, mystery film, thriller film
Taxi Driver is a film centred on working in Lagos at night, as a taxi driver. It narrates the story of Adigun (Femi Jacobs), a 31-year-old naive village mechanic who comes to Lagos for the first time after the sudden death of his estranged father, who was a taxi driver. Taiwo (Odunlade Adekola), his father’s fellow taxi driver, helps Adigun to navigate Lagos and get accustomed to the streets.
Drama
In 1897, three children, Ross Hadley, Mike McGlennon and Mary Rogers, are brought before a judge for stealing a man's wallet. McGlennon and Rogers have no prior record, so they are released to their parents. Hadley, however, is sent to a reform school.
Crime, Drama
A prison warden (Victor McLaglen) can either keep loot for his family or save an innocent youth (Jackie Cooper) condemned to die.
boxing film, Crime
A private detective investigates a boxer's sudden death in San Francisco.
Crime, Drama
The son of a university professor goes on a crime spree, which turns deadly serious when he kills a nightwatchman. The title refers to a roulette wheel.
Crime
Jo is a hostess, also known as a "B" girl (a euphemism for a prostitute), in a clip joint, a seedy waterfront nightclub where the patrons are set up for a pickpocket operation. The club is owned by Eddie Morgan, who keeps an eye on things by posing as the piano player. A former hostess, Annie, returns to the club in order to tell Morgan off and let him know that he ruined her life.
Crime, mystery film
A special prosecutor goes after a syndicate involved in rackets and local corruption. He is murdered before he can bring his case to trial. Police reporter Brad McKay investigates, and uncovers a $100,000 bribe.
Crime
Crime, Drama, mystery film
Two dance partners become embroiled in a murder mystery when one of the dancers is accused of murder.
Crime, Drama
A compulsive gambler falls in love with a woman, and believes she is bringing him luck. Unfortunately, she catches the eye of one of his gambling rivals who has set out to ruin him.
Crime, Drama
Nick Delaney, an American stranded in England without money, meets a woman who has smuggled diamonds into the country inside a teddy bear. But his hopes for financial aid are shattered when she is pushed from a cliff. Delaney then finds himself the prime suspect.
Action, Crime, Drama
Crime
The Falcon travels to Milan to locate some stolen paintings for an insurance company. He follows the trail from a murdered Italian painter to an art gallery in Los Angeles.
Action, Crime, Drama
Mark Johnson is a Los Angeles motorcycle cop who patrols rough neighborhoods alongside his partner and best friend, Jeff McMillan. After a run-in with a gang known as The Virgins, he soon develops a respectful acquaintanceship with the leader, Big Donnie. He advises Donnie not to allow his pregnant girlfriend, Judy, to ride on motorcycles in her condition.
boxing film
Johnnie Thompson, a veteran and popular boxer known as "The Croucher" for his distinctive fighting style, enters the ring against a much younger opponent Tommy McGovern. Despite his years of hard living, Thompson remains confident of winning but soon finds himself in trouble. Drawing on all his reserves he is able to knock his opponent down but not out.