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Plot Summary:
Mancini has to place a bomb inside a large bank to destroy some important documents inconvenient for a shady client.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 462
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: independent film, masterpiece
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The Days of Being Dumb (1992)
Plot Summary:
Two losers who'll do anything to try and be successful in the Triad world, but all they've accomplished is having a bad luck reputation.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 354
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags:
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Amazones (2004)
Plot Summary:
Four women are sick of being poor. They decide to rob a bank. They are surprised how easily they get away with it and start to commit more robberies. When the net finally closes around them they decide to make one last big hit.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 732
Genere: Action, Crime, Comedy
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags:
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Killer Tattoo (2001)
Plot Summary:
Set in a future Bangkok, the story picks-up after a hit-gone-wrong on "Iron Cop", the area police chief. The would-be killer "Pae", together with his equally inept collection of thugs, now become wanted men themselves as the Thai underworld bristles with the shame & dishonor of such an ignoble bungling.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 495
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Thailand
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: action thriller, psychotronic, cult film
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Loaded Guns (1975)
Plot Summary:
An air hostess gets involved in Naples, against her will, in the in-fighting amongst rival gangs.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 465
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, psychotronic, cult film
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Siruthai (2011)
Plot Summary:
Rocket Raja (Karthi) is a small time thief who is talented enough to steal anything he comes across. In the company of Kaatupoochi (Santhanam), he enjoys life to its extent and even falls for the charm of a beautiful girl (Tamannaah). However, his life changes forever when a small girl comes to Raja calling him dad. As Raja finds out the girl's past, a flashback reveals that she is the daughter of an honest cop Rathanavel Pandian (Karthi), who is a nightmare to baddies. However, Pandian is now is on the run because his enemies are behind him and his daughter. Eventually, the villains find the whereabouts of Pandian and finishes him off. So steps in Rocket Raja (with the help of Pandian's colleagues who are behind the girl reaching him) into his shoes and finishes the unfinished work of Pandian. He also takes care of his daughter. A roller-coaster ride of fun, joy, camaraderie and romance is what 'Siruthai' is eventually.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: India
Duration: 160 min
Plot tags:
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Power (2014)
Plot Summary:
Ravi Teja plays a young man desperate to become a police officer, who becomes embroiled in a plot to pose as his lookalike in order to re-capture an infamous thug from rogue cops. The film revolves around two similar looking people, Baldev Sahay - a corrupt ACP in Kolkata and Tirupathi - a person aspiring to become a police officer in Hyderabad. The home minister of Kolkata recruits Tirupathi to play as Baldev to catch a gangster rescued by Baldev. Rest of the story is all about why Baldev became a corrupt cop and how Tirupathi executed the unfinished mission of Baldev.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: India
Duration: 147 min
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, exciting, tense
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Mark Strikes Again (1976)
Plot Summary:
A murderous drug dealer breaks his partner out of police custody. An undercover cop is assigned to track down the two killers and bring them in.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 189
Genere: Action, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (2013)
Plot Summary:
Reiji Kikukawa, who has a strong sense of justice, graduated from the police academy with the lowest score ever. He becomes a police constable, but is suddenly fired by the Police Chief due to "disciplinary" issues. In actuality, the firing is part of a carefully orchestrated plan. Reiji is ordered to become a "mole," an undercover cop. His target is Shuho Todoroki, the boss of the Sukiyakai gang. The group is the largest crime group in the Kanto area. Masaya Hiura, who works as a young boss of a Sukiyakai affiliated gang likes Reiji. While going through various hardships, Reiji works his way towards Shuho Todoroki.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Japan
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, semi serious, manga
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Gangster's Law (1969)
Plot Summary:
A con man pulls a double-cross on a gang of vicious bank robbers.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 104
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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A Policewoman on the Porno Squad (1979)
Plot Summary:
The adventures of Gianna, a sexy policewoman who wants to help a child in search of his mother.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 292
Genere: Comedy, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, sexy, slapstick comedy, slapstick, vintage
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Truant Heroes (1992)
Plot Summary:
The war against organized crime in Hong Kong has opened a new front: the school. And police Commandant Wong orders officer Kin to go under cover as a school teacher. Kin's assignment: to stop the infiltration by Taiwan's underworld. Kin's girl friend Hyun has jilted him. Once in school, Kin falls madly in love with the sexy teacher Moon. The students, however, make fun of him. Among his mentors, student leader Aaron stands out. But Hyun is also assigned to the school as an undercover student.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 85
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: slapstick comedy, slapstick
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Duvvada Jagannadham (2017)
Plot Summary:
A righteous young man who helps everyone gain their rightful justice, gets recruited as an undercover agent to work on a high profile case that involves a crime lord working for a corrupt minister who also happens to be the father of his romantic interest.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: India
Duration: 152 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, suspense
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Alex L'ariete (2000)
Plot Summary:
Alessandro Corso is a special forces carabiniere. During an operation he saves a child but cause the death of one of his comrades. He's then transferred to a peaceful little town, where he will be unexpectedly forced to help an hot witness named Antavleva, protecting her and bringing them safely to the trial.
IMDB Rating: 1.8
IMDB Votes: 873
Genere: Action, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: cult film
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Canne mozze (1977)
Plot Summary:
Giovanni Molet is sent to jail for the murder of two of the Carraro family over a feud over land. While incarcerated, a vendetta is carried out on Molet's brother who is killed by the Carraros. While being transferred to another prison, Molet manages to escape and goes on the run. He holes up in a large villa owned by a newlywed couple and slowly starts to prepare for his revenge.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 34
Genere: Action, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Por Thozhil (2023)
Plot Summary:
Loganathan, a senior cop is asked to mentor Prakash, an academically bright but faint-hearted and needs to overcome his fears in order to succeed. The unlikely duo, team up to investigate a series of murder cases, and realize all of them are interlinked and that a psychopath serial killer is on the run. Can they get hold of him before it's too late?.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 147 min
Plot tags:
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Father and Guns (2009)
Plot Summary:
To save the life of fellow cop kidnapped by a biker gang, a father and a son who cannot stand the sight of each other infiltrate an outdoor adventure group-therapy for fathers and sons. Their biggest challenge is to survive the therapy without killing each other.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Canada
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, semi serious, action comedy
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4 Billion in 4 Minutes (1976)
Plot Summary:
Obscure, action-packed euro-crime yarn about an imprisoned genius who organizes a bank robbery of 4 billion Lire from behind bars. It's up to superhunk Antonio Sabato to save the day, foil the baddies and bed the chick. There are great car chases and wrecks, and an occasionally enjoyable synth score.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 32
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Trinity: Good Guys and Bad Guys (1985)
Plot Summary:
In 1978, $20 million was stolen from a Detroit bank. One of the robbers was caught, one was found dead, and the third disappeared. The money was never found. Seven years later, the robber who was caught was released from jail. He immediately went to Miami, only to be found dead the next day. Now FBI agents Doug Bennet and Steve Forest have been called in to investigate the case while posing as Miami police officers. Somewhere in Miami the third robber is hiding with his $20 million, and he has a seven-year head start on the authorities.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, suspenseful, semi serious, cult classic, buddy comedy
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Black & White Episode 1: The Dawn of Assault (2012)
Plot Summary:
A policeman, who is fearless to death, can do anything for just one truth, while a gangster, who fears death the most, has drew life threats from his risky action all for love. One policeman and one gangster can be great partners that you have never imagined. Somehow, rescue of the world now is entirely relying on the partners. Within 36 hours, they must resolve the crisis that could destroy the Harbor City.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 734
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Taiwan, China
Duration: 142 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Big Swindle (2004)
Plot Summary:
After being convicted for fraud, one month has passed since CHOI Chang-Hyuk's release from jail. But this time around he's got and elaborate plan cooked up. It's the biggest bank heist in history that'll make any thief have a wet dream. The best five thieves come together to form a team.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 975
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: South Korea
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: exciting, realistic, stylized, rough, serious, suspenseful, twisted, detective
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The Cop in Blue Jeans (1976)
Plot Summary:
A top undercover cop finds and arrests a series of purse snatchers until he discovers an American at the top of an evil ring of thieves.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 810
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, cult film
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Song of Napoli (2013)
Plot Summary:
Young musician becomes an undercover agent and is asked to join a neomelodic band in order to allow police to get their hands on an elusive camorra boss.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 882
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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Gangster Payday (2014)
Plot Summary:
Wong Kam-Kwei, a gang boss on the decline, overseeing bathhouses and karaoke bars, falls for a small restaurant owner, Mei. He begins to help her business, and learns that Mei is already in love with Leung, a member of his gang. He’s also like a brother to Kam-Kwei. When a rival gang hoping to steal his territory kills Leung, the only thing left for Kam-Kwei to do now is to protect Mei and avenge Leung.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 238
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Kick (2009)
Plot Summary:
Kalyan (Ravi Teja) is a kind of guy who prefers a life full of thrills than leading a regular life style. He seeks kick in whatever he does. He finds liking in Naina (Ileana). They separate due to differences. Krishna (Shyam) is a young cop who is in lookout for a big ticket thief who happens to be Kalyan. Meanwhile, Naina agrees for an engagement with Krishna. The rest of the story is all about how Kalyan wins back his lady love and the real intent behind the robberies of Kalyan.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: India
Duration: 155 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating
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Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs II (2002)
Plot Summary:
The last wish of the dying "Monk" is for his foster child, Harald, to find his real son, Ludvig. But the latter is currently in a Swedish prison cell.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Denmark
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, exciting, rough, realistic, dark comedy, black comedy, offbeat, moody, cult film
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Rise of the Footsoldier: Marbella (2019)
Plot Summary:
Fresh out of prison, Pat Tate steps right back into his Essex nightclub. But still disgruntled, he soon sets out to Marbelle to revenge those that put him away for five years. While in Spain, Pat cannot turn away from the opportunity to score the biggest drug deal of his life. All he needs is for his Essex pals Tony and Craig to deliver the cash to Marbella to close the deal. But Craig, useless as ever, turns a simple plane trip to a massive road trip packed with trickery and danger. And Tony is more worried about making it back to England as he has promised to support his best friend Nigel Benn at the boxing match of his life. While waiting in Marbella, Pat proceeds with the violent revenge he has craved for years. Revenges are made and Tony and Carlton walk Nigel Benn out to what turns out to be one of the most tragic fights in history. But the drugs they bring back seems to be a bad batch and cause them more trouble than they have ever anticipated before.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: UK
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, captivating
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Going by the Book (2007)
Plot Summary:
Jeong Do-man is a low-ranking traffic cop whose tendency to do things "by the book" sometimes gets him in trouble, such as when he pulls over his new boss, newly instated police chief Lee Seung-man, and issues him with a traffic ticket. Though surprised and annoyed by the unexpected fine, the police chief has bigger problems; the town of Sampo has been hit by a string of bank robberies, and to reassure the public he decides to carry out a realistic drill which will demonstrate the police force's capability. Do-man is chosen to act out the part of the bank robber, but with his usual fastidious attention to detail he sets out to commit the perfect crime.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, interesting
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The Hot Rock (1972)
Plot Summary:
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, suspense, talky, semi serious, realistic, clever, suspenseful, neo noir, grim, fast
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Taxi (1998)
Plot Summary:
In Marseilles (France), skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 88000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: France
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, entertaining, exciting, semi serious, hilarious, buddy comedy, sincere, suspense, grindhouse
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Dabangg (2010)
Plot Summary:
A troubled relationship with his younger half-brother and stepfather compels Chulbul Pandey to become a corrupt but fearless cop whose life changes when he locks horns with a corrupt political leader.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 34000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: India
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, stylized, masala, entertaining, fast, humorous, realistic, freeze frame