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Plot Summary:
NCS: Manhunt is a British crime drama television series starring David Suchet, and based on the National Crime Squad. Created by Malcolm McKay, the first series premiered with two episodes on BBC One on 26—27 March 2001. The second series debuted on 4 March 2002, and concluded its six episode run on 19 March 2002.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 48
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration:
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In a violent, alternate reality of New York City besieged by race riots, financial collapse, and a surging crime wave , an underworld economy of illegal nightclubs is thriving. Detective Santiago is tasked to crack down on these clubs. When he meets his new partner, Everett More, Santiago discovers there are numerous government agencies and crime organizations circling NYC and vying for control.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 625
Genere: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 52 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 196
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 59
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IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 7
Genere: Drama
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IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 570
Genere: Drama, Thriller
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Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: psychological thriller
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A British agent comes back from retirement after several of his former colleagues, including his former lover, are murdered. He must examine events from his own past to determine who killed them and why.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 210
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Italy
Duration: 200 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 11
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
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British TV mini series.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 379
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: detective
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 360
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
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Plot tags: detective
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 10
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 68
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: detective
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 73
Genere: Drama, Crime
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
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Country: UK
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 463
Genere: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Country: Australia
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IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Sweden
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 675
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 84
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Country: Indonesia
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IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 327
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 544
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: thrilling
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IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 228
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 138 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
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Country: UK
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IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min
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Chasing Shadows' follows a team of special operatives who are tracking down serial killers.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min
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From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 50000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 100 min
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