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Plot Summary:
When the top players of the Green Street Elite are imprisoned following a deadly battle with their archenemies Millwall every day becomes a fight for survival. On the inside, rival firms and prison guards will stop at nothing to make their lives a living hell, leaving the lads with no choice but to stand their ground and fight. Find out what happens when the two most fearsome and notorious firms.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: serious, rough, realistic, tense, suspense, hood
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Deadly Bet (1992)
Plot Summary:
Jeff Wincott plays a gambler who puts his life on the line to buy his way out of the clutches of a mobster.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 396
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: independent film, exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Penitentiary (1979)
Plot Summary:
A hitchhiker named Martel Gordone gets in a fight with two bikers over a prostitute, and one of the bikers is killed. Gordone is arrested and sent to prison, where he joins the prison's boxing team in an effort to secure an early parole and to establish his dominance over the prison's toughest gang.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: independent film, rough, bleak, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Penitentiary II (1982)
Plot Summary:
An ex-con, on parole and trying to straighten his life out, decides to resume his boxing career when one of his prison enemies escapes and kills his girlfriend.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 763
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: independent film, rough, bleak, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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The Jericho Mile (1979)
Plot Summary:
Rain Murphy is a man sentenced to life in prison, choosing to do his time in near-isolation, and engages in distance running when given the opportunity for free-time. While his form and speed capture the attention of prison officials who believe he could be competitive for the Olympics, Murphy expresses disinterest. But when the one man he has befriended is taken advantage of by political groups within the prison, Murphy decides to pursue the opportunity presented to him in his memory.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: inspirational, sincere, rough, uplifting, serious, realistic, cult film
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The Rise & Fall of a White Collar Hooligan (2012)
Plot Summary:
Casual football hooligan Mike Jacobs is going nowhere in life when he meets old friend Eddie Hill at a football match that turns nasty off the pitch. Under Eddie’s tutelage he soon finds himself inducted into the world of credit card fraud, where organised gangs withdraw hundreds of thousands of pounds from cash machines every night. As Mike becomes seduced by the money and women that come with his new lifestyle, the dangers increase and he soon finds events spiralling beyond his control.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime
Country: UK
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, realistic
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Chavez Cage of Glory (2013)
Plot Summary:
Barely being able to make ends meet and doing everything he can possibly do to cover his ill son's growing medical bills, Hector Chavez turns to his fighting roots in the underbelly of LA. His amateur Mixed Martial Arts videos go viral grabbing the attention of the world's top MMA federation. Hector is then given a dream come true opportunity to go up against the MMA World Champion; a vicious fighter whose last opponent is in critical condition in the same hospital as his son. Hector is faced with a real do-or -die situation and must risk it all so his son can have the surgery he needs to survive.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 230
Genere: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, realistic, suspense
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The Firm (2009)
Plot Summary:
Set in the 1980s, Dom is a teenager who finds himself drawn into the charismatic world of football 'casuals,influenced by the firm's top boy, Bex. Accepted by the gang for his fast mouth and sense of humor, Dom soon becomes one the boys. But as Bex and his gang clash with rival firms across the country and the violence spirals out of control, Dom realizes he wants out - until he learns it's not that easy to simply walk away.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, realistic, crime drama, cult film
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B.U.S.T.E.D (1998)
Plot Summary:
Everybody Loves Sunshine (released in the United States as B.U.S.T.E.D.), is a 1999 British independent film written and directed by Andrew Goth, and starring Rachel Shelley, David Bowie and Goldie. In the Pepperhill Estate of Manchester, an ongoing battle rages between Triad gangs and street gangs. Gang leaders Ray (Andrew Goth) and Terry (Goldie), who are cousins and lifelong friends, always trusting and relying on each other, have been in prison. Ray doesn't want to be a gangsters anymore, having also fallen for Clare (Rachel Shelley). But Terry, driven by an obsession beyond friendship, is determined to make sure that Ray never leaves the gang. During their time in prison, the Triads have grown stronger and more daring, eventually killing a member ofTerry and Ray's gang. Revenge is called for and the gang turns to them for direction. Bernie (David Bowie) is the aging gangster who struggles to keep the peace.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 749
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: crime drama, tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, independent film
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1 Day (2009)
Plot Summary:
This searing British thriller follows Flash (Dylan Duffus), who's safeguarding his buddy Angel's (Yohance Watson) cash until his release from prison. Now Angel is out -- and Flash is 100 pounds short. He turns to a lowlife named Evil (Tobias Duncan) for help, the first in a series of mistakes. Now, Flash has more than just Angel hunting him down. Directed by Penny Woolcock (Mischief Night), the film co-stars Ohran Whyte and Chris Wilson.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 584
Genere: Drama
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, rough, suspenseful, hood, exciting
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Terry (2011)
Plot Summary:
In the summer of 2009, Charlie Ruez made a documentary. 6 months later the footage was seized for evidence by the Metropolitan Police Department. In 2010, the footage was released.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 352
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, serious, disturbing, mockumentary, realistic, fake documentary
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Green Street 3: Never Back Down (2013)
Plot Summary:
An old firm leader returns to Green Street for Revanche after receiving a call that his little brother was killed, but is he able to cope with a new type of hooliganism and can he find his killer?.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, suspenseful, realistic, ridiculous
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Crossing the Line (1990)
Plot Summary:
An unemployed Scottish miner (Liam Neeson) is forced into bare-knuckle boxing to make ends meet.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: UK
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, realistic, cult classic, sincere, bleak, gloomy, independent film, cult film
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Cass (2008)
Plot Summary:
The incredible true story of how an orphaned Jamaican baby, adopted by an elderly white couple and brought up in an all white area of London, became one of the most feared and respected men in Britain.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: psychological, rough, serious, realistic, powerful, captivating
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Kicking Off (2013)
Plot Summary:
This movie is about soccer hooligans, the most aggressive and violent soccer aficionados. They are an exclusive group, the elite of all soccer fans. Whoever they may be in their everyday lives—college students, bankers, musicians, or car mechanics—they are a “firm.” It’s easy to get into a firm, but once you’re in, it’s for life. There’s no going back. The movie is based on actual events.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama
Country: Russia
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, captivating, suspense, suspenseful
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I.D. (1995)
Plot Summary:
Four policemen go undercover and infiltrate a gang of football hooligans hoping to route out their leaders. For one of the four, the line between 'job' and 'yob' becomes more unclear as time passes.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK, Germany
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: crime drama, independent film, psychological, rough, bleak, serious, realistic, contemplative, gloomy
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Awaydays (2009)
Plot Summary:
On the Wirral in the grim early years of Margaret Thatcher's premiership, the opportunities for thrill seeking young men looking to escape 9 to 5 drudgery are what they've always been: sex, drugs, rock n' roll, fashion, football and fighting.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, suspenseful, tense, bleak, realistic, gloomy, cult film
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Kids Return (1996)
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IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: Japan
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, rough, suspense, neo noir, anime, aesthetic, tense, teen comedy
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Plot Summary:
In Cashville, two friend friends are torn apart buy fast money and launch an all out street war where no one can be trusted. Loyalty and Respect is lost over Cash in the city of Cashville.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 867
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, rough, suspense, independent film
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Disgraced ex-England captain (Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan) is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. These prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards. The prisoners are lead by Danny and the whole of the prison, guards aside, are behind them.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 41000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: funny, sexy, inspirational, entertaining, witty, talky, stylized, intense, realistic, semi serious
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The film is a semi-biographical story based on the experiences of former prison guard Ronnie Thompson who spent seven years working in some of the UK's most dangerous prisons. Based on Thompson's book of the same name, the project stars James D'Arcy (Master & Commander), Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Frank Harper (The Football Factory), Jamie Foreman (Layer Cake), Andrew Shim (This Is England) and Kate Magowan (Stardust). The story revolves around former soldier Sam Norwood who takes a job as a prison officer when he returns from Iraq and becomes exposed to the underworld of prison culture - including corrupt guards and drug trafficking.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: rough, disturbing, tense, serious, sincere, bleak, captivating, emotional, realistic, cult film
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Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
Plot Summary:
Sequel to the 2002 film. This time, Heavyweight Champ George "Iceman" Chambers (White) is sent to a Russian jail on trumped-up drug charges. In order to win his freedom he must fight against the jailhouse fighting champ Uri Boyka (Adkins) in a battle to the death. This time he is not fighting for a title, he is fighting for his life!.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, serious, realistic, exciting, rough, saga, cult classic, unusual plot structure, extraordinary, weird
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The Football Factory (2004)
Plot Summary:
The Football Factory is more than just a study of the English obsession with football violence, it's about men looking for armies to join, wars to fight and places to belong. A forgotten culture of Anglo Saxon males fed up with being told they're not good enough and using their fists as a drug they describe as being more potent than sex and drugs put together.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 32000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: realistic, disturbing, rough, serious, grindhouse, stylized, hood, crime drama, contemplative, fast
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Top Dog (2014)
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Hooligan boss Billy Evans has it all - a successful business, a beautiful family and respect on the terraces. But when he clashes with gangster Mickey over a backstreet proetection racket, Billy soon finds himself out of his depth as they look to finally settle the question - who is Top Dog?.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
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Undisputed (2002)
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Monroe Hutchens is the heavyweight champion of Sweetwater, a maximum security prison. He was convicted to a life sentence due to a passionate crime. Iceman Chambers is the heavyweight champion, who lost his title due to a rape conviction to ten years in Sweetwater. WHen these two giants collide in the same prison, they fight against each other disputing who is the real champion.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 34000
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Country: USA, Germany, Japan
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
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Country: Denmark
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 13000
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Country: UK
Duration: 99 min
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Green Street Hooligans (2005)
Plot Summary:
After being wrongfully expelled from Harvard University, American Matt Buckner flees to his sister's home in England. Once there, he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law, Pete Dunham, and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of this secret and often violent world. 'Green Street Hooligans' is a story of loyalty, trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 159000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Sport, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: serious, disturbing, factual, intense, bleak, suspenseful, rough, bloody, entertaining, grindhouse