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Plot Summary:
A small group of military veterans sets out to rob a major bank in Pittsburgh. When things go awry, they're forced to take more than a dozen hostages from all walks of life, including a wealthy and powerful businessman's daughter.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, exciting, anime, thrilling
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The Day (2018)
Plot Summary:
The nerve-racking events of a cold winter's day, seen from two different perspectives. The odd episodes tell the story of a team of police negotiators and special forces who respond to a hostage crisis in a small bank branch. The even episodes tell exactly the same events, only through the eyes of the criminals inside and their victims.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Belgium
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, suspense, detective, suspenseful, interesting
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A Shot in the Dark (2005)
Plot Summary:
A baby is kidnapped in a Brazilian airport. Years later, the mother lives in Lisbon and works in a strip-tease bar so she can survive. When she is fired, she joins a gang of bank robbers.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 388
Genere: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action
Country: Portugal, Brazil
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, suspenseful, crime drama, realistic
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Rapid Fire (2006)
Plot Summary:
A desperate band of Militia men attempts a daylight bank robbery in the sleepy semi-rural City of Norco, California, and leads the local Police on the longest, most violent running gun battle in Law Enforcement history. Based on the true events.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 405
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, realistic, suspenseful, exciting, serious, independent film
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In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988)
Plot Summary:
It is 1985, and a small, tranquil Florida town is being rocked by a wave of vicious serial murders and bank robberies. Particularly sickening to the authorities is the gratuitous use of violence by two “Rambo” like killers who dress themselves in military garb. Based on actual events taken from FBI files, the movie depicts the Bureau’s efforts to track down these renegades.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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The Nine (2006)
Plot Summary:
Nine people are caught in a bank robbery gone wrong and endure a 52-hour hostage standoff that will leave more than one person dead. They will be forever affected and intertwined because of it.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: psychological, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Arne Dahl: Requiem (2015)
Plot Summary:
Early one morning, a bank office in the middle of Stockholm is hit with a violent robbery. When the police storm the premises, the robbers have vanished without a trace. The event mystifies the A Unit who, under the supervision of US Intelligence, takes the case. When they find a strange hiding place inside one of the bank's walls, with traces of secrets from the days of the Cold War, it soon becomes clear that the bank robbers are just pawns in a larger game. A game that will soon claim more victims.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 615
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Sweden
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful, suspense, detective, gloomy
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Flikken Maastricht (2007)
Plot Summary:
Former Amsterdam police detective Floris Wolfs has been transferred to the police department of the south-Dutch country town Maastricht. His metropolitan experience nicely complements the local expertise of his new country colleagues, who know the folks. Slowly he fits in, while solving countless crimes together with his female partner Eva van Dongen.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, realistic
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Chase (2010)
Plot Summary:
Chase is an American police procedural drama television series created by Jennifer Johnson for the NBC network. The series follows a U.S. Marshals fugitive-apprehension team, based out of Houston, Texas. Jerry Bruckheimer and Johnson serve as executive producers for the one-hour drama. The series originally aired on Mondays at 10:00 pm ET/9:00 pm CT and premiered on September 20, 2010. After the mid-season break, Chase returned on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT On October 19, 2010, the network ordered a full season consisting of 22 episodes, but this order was cut to 18 in December. On February 3, 2011, the show was put on "a hiatus" with no plan regarding the remaining episodes. On April 6, 2011, NBC announced the remaining five episodes would be broadcast on Saturday nights beginning on April 23, 2011. Later the show was replaced by Harry's Law.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: realistic, captivating, detective, tense, suspense, exciting, rough, serious, suspenseful, fast
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Breaking News (2004)
Plot Summary:
When an ambulatory TV news unit live broadcasts the embarrassing defeat of a police battalion by five bank robbers in a ballistic showdown, the credibility of the police force drops to a nadir. While on a separate investigation in a run-down building, detective Cheung discovers the hideout of the robbers. Cheung and his men have also entered the building, getting ready to take their foes out any minute. Meanwhile, in order to beat the media at its own game, Inspector Rebecca decides to turn the stakeout into a breaking news show.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, suspenseful, neo noir, contemplative, realistic, fast
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Flashpoint (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Strategic Response Unit (SRU) is an elite team of cops who specialize in high-risk critical incidents. Trained in tactics and psychology, they deal with extreme situations, where split-second decisions could save a life...or cost one.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 41 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, realistic, suspenseful, suspense, exciting, detective
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South of 8 (2016)
Plot Summary:
An ex-con trying to find work in a new Depression is lured back to a life of crime, but his gang passes the point of no return once they become fugitives.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 51
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, unusual plot structure, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, contemplative, detective, independent film, futuristic
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The Great Heist (2020)
Plot Summary:
Based on the 1994 robbery of US$33 million from Colombia's central bank, which turned the country upside down.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Colombia
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, serious, suspenseful, realistic
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Smith (2006)
Plot Summary:
Though Bobby Stevens appears to be a regular family man with a nine-to-five job, he's actually an expert thief who is seeking a few last big jobs so he can finally leave the business for a comfortable, lawful lifestyle with his wife, Hope, and their two children. While they never discuss Bobby's illegal pursuits, Hope is growing weary of turning a blind eye.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, suspenseful, sensitive, realistic
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Living & Dying (2007)
Plot Summary:
Four desperate bank robbers are forced to abandon their lucrative heist plans and become the reluctant heroes when two of their hostages turn out to be psychotic killers who won't stop until everyone in the bank has been ruthlessly slaughtered. As the police surround the building and the killers begin methodically executing the hostages.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: serious, suspenseful, rough, bleak, realistic
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High Voltage (1998)
Plot Summary:
After unknowingly robbing a money laundering operation the heist crew must avoid mobsters.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 700
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, suspense, crime drama, independent film
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Decisions (2011)
Plot Summary:
When a group of friends decide to pull a bank heist to get out from underneath their money troubles. They quickly discover that things can unravel in a hurry! A compromised LAPD Detective (Corey Haim) on the take with a crime syndicate figure want the money back and will go to any lengths to get it! Things go wrong quickly as bullets start to fly and the group finds that one thing affects another and discover that the voice of reason is not always what it appears to be.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 273
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, suspenseful, captivating, exciting, independent film, rough, realistic
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Setup (2011)
Plot Summary:
A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: exciting, realistic, rough, serious, suspenseful, independent film, fast, neo noir, hood
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L.A. Takedown (1989)
Plot Summary:
Michael Mann's (HEAT, MIAMI VICE) gutsy telefilm tells the tale of two skilled professionals--one a cop, the other a criminal--who aren't as different as they think.Vincent Hanna (Scott Plank) is an intense cop on the trail of ruthless armed robber Patric McLaren (Alex McArthur). After a botched heist, the two men confront each via a full scale battle on the seedy streets of Los Angeles.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, independent film, detective, eighties
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Rogue (2013)
Plot Summary:
"Rogue" revolves around Grace, a morally and emotionally-conflicted undercover detective who is tormented by the possibility that her own actions contributed to her son’s death. Grace’s search for the truth is further complicated by her forbidden relationship with Jimmy, the crime boss who may have played a hand in the crime. A smart, complex, character-led thriller, "Rogue" explores loss, grief, identity, family bonds, second chances and redemption. Both Grace and Jimmy not only struggle with who they are, they struggle with who they want to be. Both cross the line – morally, emotionally, sexually – with devastating consequences for their own lives and those around them.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, rough, suspenseful, realistic, erotic, detective, sensual, independent film, hardboiled detective
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The Beast (2009)
Plot Summary:
FBI agent Charles Barker applies controversial techniques in his attempts to bring criminals to justice, which often border on illegal and unsettle his uninitiated partner, Ellis Dove. Over the course of the first season, Barker is investigated by fellow FBI agents for alleged misconduct. Dove's loyalty to his partner is challenged when internal affairs agent Ray Beaumont (Larry Gilliard) approaches him to gain information. Shortly thereafter, Dove learns of darker secrets in Barker's past.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, rough, suspenseful, detective, anime
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Robbery Homicide Division (2002)
Plot Summary:
Robbery Homicide Division was an American police procedural television series on CBS, created by Barry Schindel with executive producer Michael Mann. Schindel has been nominated for three Emmy Awards.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 403
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, serious, suspenseful, exciting, captivating, realistic
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Thief (2006)
Plot Summary:
Andre Braugher stars as Nick Atwater, the leader of a robbery crew balancing his personal life with the planning of a major heist. The crew is being targeted by a relentless cop and the Chinese mafia every step of the way, while Atwater struggles at home with his teenage stepdaughter (Mae Whitman).
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, crime drama, cliffhanger, exciting
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Fugitives (2011)
Plot Summary:
Four men become fugitives after a failed drug deal, running from north to south of Chile.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Chile
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, suspenseful, exciting, rough, realistic, crime drama
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The Chicago Code (2011)
Plot Summary:
The series follows officers of the Chicago Police Department as they fight crime on the streets and try to expose political corruption within the city.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, detective, dark drama, fast
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Dark Blue (2009)
Plot Summary:
Dark Blue was an action/drama television series which premiered on TNT on July 15, 2009, at 10 pm. It ended its run on September 15, 2010. The series is set in Los Angeles, California. It revolves around Carter Shaw, the leader of an undercover unit. He is an officer who has dedicated his life to taking down the worst criminals in L.A., and this dedication has cost him his marriage. His team includes Ty Curtis, a newlywed who struggles between his job and his new life; Dean Bendis, an officer who is so deep in his undercover role that his team is no longer sure which side he is on; and Jaimie Allen, a green patrol cop recruited into the undercover unit because of her dark past and criminal skills.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, detective, crime drama, exciting
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Detroit 1-8-7 (2010)
Plot Summary:
Detroit 1-8-7 is an American police procedural series about Detroit's leading homicide unit, created by Jason Richman for ABC. It features an ensemble cast of actors including Michael Imperioli and James McDaniel. The series originally ran on ABC from September 21, 2010 to March 20, 2011. The show's executive producer, David Zabel stated, "This is a crime show but we will explore various nooks and crannies in the communities and within that context there's a lot of opportunity to see what's positive in the city and see what's heroic about the people fighting for what’s best for the city of Detroit." The 1-8-7 of the title is a specific reference to the California Penal Code designation for homicide, which has become a slang term for murder. The Michigan Penal Code designations for the various forms of homicide begin at 750. On May 13, 2011, Detroit 1-8-7 was canceled by ABC. With the cancellation, series creator Jason Richman has said he is pursuing options for the series to continue on cable television, also stating that chances for the move are "slim". The DVD set for the series was released on August 30, 2011.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min
Plot tags: realistic, rough, serious, suspenseful, detective, crime drama, heroic
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Gang Related (2014)
Plot Summary:
Every villain has a noble cause, and every hero has a dark side. Detective Ryan Lopez is a rising star in Los Angeles' elite Gang Task Force. What the world doesn't know is that long before Ryan became a cop, he pledged allegiance to a different band of brothers – a powerful Latino gang called Los Angelicos. When Ryan's best friend and police partner is senselessly killed by a notorious gang member, Ryan teams up with longtime Task Force member Cassius Green who has been at the forefront of the city's war on organized crime. In this war between law enforcement and gangs, the series explores how only people who really know the streets can win the battle on the streets.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, exciting, realistic, suspenseful, crime drama, detective
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Chicago P.D. (2014)
Plot Summary:
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 43000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, serious, suspenseful, detective, realistic, crime drama
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The Shield (2002)
Plot Summary:
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.
IMDB Rating: 8.7
IMDB Votes: 86000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 47 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, rough, suspenseful, realistic, cynical, dramatic, detective, crime drama, serious
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Takers (2010)
Plot Summary:
A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings (Idris Elba), John Rahway (Paul Walker), A.J. (Hayden Christensen), and brothers Jake (Michael Ealy) and Jesse Attica (Chris Brown) successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost (Tip T.I. Harris), a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "Takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer (Matt Dillon) inches closer to apprehending the criminals.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 65000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: suspense, intense, realistic, suspenseful, exciting, rough, serious, neo noir, crime drama, action thriller