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Reformed parolee Steve Lacey is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. The other two former cellmates then attempt to force him into doing a bank job.
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The Killer Is Loose
Film · 1956 · also crime and thrillerA savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally k...
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Straight Time
Film · 1978 · also crimeAfter being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power...
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Cry of the City
Film · 1948 · also crimePetty crook and cop-killer Martin Rome, in bad shape from wounds in the hospital prison ward, still refuses to help slimy lawyer Niles clear his client by confessing to a...
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The Parole Officer
Film · 2001 · also crimeA hapless parole officer is framed for murder by a crooked police chief. To prove his innocence he must entice his former clients away from the law abiding lives they are...
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Little Caesar
Film · 1931 · also crimeA small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
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The Racket
Film · 1951 · also crime and thrillerThe big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loya...
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The Seven-Ups
Film · 1973 · also crime and thrillerA tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
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The Enforcer
Film · 1951 · also thrillerAfter years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to t...
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Machine-Gun Kelly
Film · 1958 · also crimeGeorge Kelly is angry at the world and scared to death of dying. A career bank robber, Kelly gets his confidence from his Thompson SMG and his girl Flo. After a botched r...
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Odds Against Tomorrow
Film · 1959 · also crime and thrillerAn old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
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