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Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 11,132 films · Page 365.

Murder Live! (1997)

Pia Postman (Helgenberger) hosts a self-titled tabloid talk show, a program grieving father Frank McGrath (Morse) takes offense to after his daughter commits suicide as a direct result of being humiliated on the show. He then disguises himself as a member of the audience during a live episode of the show, and takes Postman hostage wearing a bomb jacket, threatening to kill himself, Postman, and the audience if the police intervene.

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Gunman in the Streets (1950)

Crime, Drama, Noir

American army deserter turned criminal on the run, Eddy Roback, is being chased through the streets of Paris. The fugitive finds his old girlfriend, Denise Vernon (Signoret) and tries to get money from her in an attempt to get across the border to Belgium. The girlfriend's admirer, an American crime reporter (Duke), as well as a countrywide manhunt become obstacles Roback must get past in order to escape.

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Headline (1944)

thriller film

Crime reporter 'Brookie' Brooks is instructed by his Ellington, his editor, to find the mystery woman who was in Paul Grayson's flat when Grayson murdered another woman. The mystery woman turns out to be Ellington's wife, and she is now being blackmailed by Grayson. Brooks uncovers the truth and succeeds in protecting Ellington from scandal.

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Unnatural & Accidental (2006)

thriller film

Unnatural & Accidental is about a First Nations woman named Rebecca (Carmen Moore) who returns home to Vancouver to be with her dying father and searches for her mother, Rita Jones (Tantoo Cardinal), who has been missing for years. Her journey leads her into the troubled life faced by many First Nations women who have ended up killed.

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Terror Inside (2008)

independent film

Joe Saluto, a well driller excavating geological samples for a university project in the fictional small Florida town of Montverde, is contaminated by a strange liquid that transposes his senses of pain and pleasure. Unaware he has been infected with a dangerous virus, he tries to impress Maria, a pretty waitress at the local diner, who is romantically involved with Allen Greenfield. Allen's out-of-town job is affecting his relationship with Maria, so he decides to quit and propose to her.

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The Traitors (1962)

thriller film

A British agent and an American from NATO co-operate in an attempt to smash a communist spy ring. Following the discovery of a top secret microfilm after a plane crash, the two become embroiled in a complex web of treachery and double agents, before finally bringing the enemy spies to justice.

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Poacher (2018)

Action, Crime, Drama, thriller film

Shot in a dramatic film format, Poacher tells the story of a desperate farmer who runs into trouble after stealing a stash of blood ivory from a gang of international terrorists. The film seeks to highlight the significant international issue of illegal ivory trade by addressing the plight of Africa's endangered elephant population.

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Shooters (2002)

Crime, Gangster Film, hood film, thriller film

After six long years behind bars, Gilly wants to settle down and live a quiet life. But it is not to be. Within hours of freedom, he discovers that his best friend and perennial partner in crime, "J", has invested all their cash in a huge array of submachine guns, dragging an apprehensive Gilly straight back into a lawless existence.

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Hindsight (2008)

thriller film

Young and broke couple Dina and Ron put their unborn baby up for adoption online. They get a response from a wealthy married couple, Paul and Maria, who are willing to pay up front for the adoption. Dina and Ron arrive at their home and are welcomed in.

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Norwegian Ninja (2010)

Action, Comedy

During the Cold War, Arne Treholt leads Norway's Ninja Force, based out of Gressholmen, which answers directly to King Olav V. Members include: Fjellberg, Treholt's deputy; Tromsø, platoon assistant and documentarian; He Who Sleeps, sniper; Coachman, the driver; Ragnhild Umbraco, who runs HM Tool Factory; as well as two apprentices: Black Pete and Bumblebee. After a Russian sub runs aground in Sweden, the Ninja Force are deployed to search several fjords for possible Russian submarines.

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The Panther's Claw (1942)

mystery film

After a policeman catches Everett P. Digberry leaving a cemetery in the middle of the night, Digberry explains that he was instructed to leave $1,000 on his aunt's grave. He is brought to police headquarters where he explains that he received a letter with instructions from someone called the Panther, and several others who received similar letters are with the police as well.

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Burnt Evidence (1954)

Drama, thriller film

Diana Taylor is considering leaving her husband, Jack, who has been trying but failing to build his own business as a builder/decorator. Her suitor, Jimmy Thompson, is Jack's army friend. Jack deduces the relationship and, when Jimmy comes to Jack's business to discuss the situation, a fight ensues.

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