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1. The Producers (1967)

PG | 88 min | Comedy, Music

A stage-play producer devises a plan to make money by producing a sure-fire flop.

Director: Mel Brooks | Stars: Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Dick Shawn, Kenneth Mars

Votes: 59,957 | Gross: $0.11M

2. Flower (I) (2017)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama

A sexually curious teen forms an unorthodox kinship with her mentally unstable stepbrother.

Director: Max Winkler | Stars: Zoey Deutch, Kathryn Hahn, Tim Heidecker, Adam Scott

Votes: 10,438 | Gross: $0.33M

3. Prayer of the Rollerboys (1990)

R | 95 min | Action, Crime, Drama

In a dystopian near future America, a young man infiltrates a powerful drug dealing rollerblading youth gang that runs his town in order to end their reign for good.

Director: Rick King | Stars: Corey Haim, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Collet, Julius Harris

Votes: 2,774

4. Mystery Date (1991)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Tom's in love with the cute house sitter next door. He's too shy but his older brother visits and helps Tom with the first date. Things don't go as planned.

Director: Jonathan Wacks | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens

Votes: 3,355 | Gross: $6.17M

5. Between Midnight and Dawn (1950)

Passed | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Prowl car cops on night duty romance a reluctant young woman who works for the department while in danger from a vengeful racketeer.

Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Mark Stevens, Edmond O'Brien, Gale Storm, Donald Buka

Votes: 1,282

6. David Balondo ng Tondo (1990)

Action, Fantasy

A POOR MAN CHAMPIONS THE CAUSE OF LAND REFORM FOR THE PEOPLE OF ISLA PIUING BATO IN TONDO, MANILA.

Director: Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas | Stars: Ramon Revilla, Aurora Sevilla, Rose Ann Gonzales, Cecile Demetillo

7. Twilight for the Gods (1958)

Approved | 120 min | Adventure, Drama

The sailing vessel Cannibal has a leaking hull. The captain (Rock Hudson) reluctantly changes course for Honolulu, where one passenger (Cyd Charisse) is wanted by the law. The water rising, everyone struggles against nature to survive.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Rock Hudson, Cyd Charisse, Arthur Kennedy, Leif Erickson

Votes: 306

8. Mang Jose (2021)

90 min | Action, Comedy

Having the ability of energy absorption and redirection, Mang Jose covertly saves people only if they rent him out. One day, carefree young man TOPE rents Mang Jose to help him save his ... See full summary »

Director: Raynier Brizuela | Stars: Janno Gibbs, Mikoy Morales, Bing Loyzaga, Manilyn Reynes

Votes: 140

9. Grease Gun Gang (1992)

110 min | Action

An ex-convict gets back together with his gang and convinces them to reform. But when rival groups come knocking, they may have to revert back to their wicked ways.

Director: Eddie Rodriguez | Stars: Robin Padilla, Michael De Mesa, Daniel Fernando, Roi Vinzon

Votes: 20

10. Bloodbath at Pinky High: Part 1 (2012)

71 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Rival gangs collide at Seijun Girls School.

Director: Toshiya Kominami | Stars: Rika Hoshimi, Asami, Asuka Misugi, Saya Kobayashi

Votes: 48

11. The Unguarded Hour (1936)

Passed | 87 min | Crime, Drama

An ambitious barrister and his wife are targeted by blackmailers. In trying to save her husband, the wife becomes involved in a murder case her husband is trying. For his part, the husband's actions make him a suspect in a related murder.

Director: Sam Wood | Stars: Loretta Young, Franchot Tone, Lewis Stone, Roland Young

Votes: 584

12. The Gossip Columnist (1980 TV Movie)

100 min | Comedy, Drama

New Tinseltown gossip columnist Dina Moran helps faded movie star Georgia O'Hanlon dig up dirt on amoral characters.

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Bobby Vinton, Robert Vaughn, Dick Sargent, Kim Cattrall

Votes: 76

13. Rebellious Daughters (1938)

Approved | 69 min | Drama

Girl moves out of her parents house against their wishes. Gets a job in a dress shop, gets mixed up with dirty pictures and blackmail.

Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Marjorie Reynolds, Verna Hillie, Sheila Bromley, George Douglas

Votes: 86

14. 25 Taong takas (1980)

BASED IN A TRUE-TO-LIFE STORY, THE FILM SHOWS HOW A PRISONER, ARMED WITH AN AMULET, ESCAPES FROM IMPRISONMENT AND ELUDES ARREST FOR 25 YEARS.

Director: Jose Yandoc | Stars: Ramon Revilla, Rosanna Ortiz, Susan Valdez-LeGoff, Eddie Garcia

15. Tatort (1970– )
Episode: Tote Taube in der Beethovenstraße (1972)

PG | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An American private eye is shot dead in Germany by an international extortion gang, and his partner arrives to seek revenge.

Director: Samuel Fuller | Stars: Glenn Corbett, Christa Lang, Stéphane Audran, Sieghardt Rupp

Votes: 418

16. T.H.E. Cat (1966–1967)
Episode: To Kill a Priest (1966)

30 min | Adventure, Drama

Thomas Hewitt Edward Cat is engaged to protect a priest sentenced to death by a cabal of extortioners.

Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Robert Loggia, Norma Bengell, Robert Carricart, R.G. Armstrong

Votes: 25

17. Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode: Beach Party (2008)

TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

With the council dishing out initiative grants, Debbie wants invests in hens and potatoes to supply the estate with free egg and chips. Shane meets a desirable woman but gets a shock when ... See full summary »

Director: Lawrence Till | Stars: Samantha Siddall, Rebecca Ryan, Gerard Kearns, Elliott Tittensor

Votes: 102

18. Highway Patrol (1955–1959)
Episode: The Collector (1959)

TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A wounded and frightened ex-con flees after accidentally killing a blackmailer.

Director: Otto Lang | Stars: Broderick Crawford, William Boyett, Charles Maxwell, Jewell Lain

Votes: 59

19. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Sixty-Two: Witness for the Prosecution (2019)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Veronica digs deep for justice; Betty explores her future and complex past; Stonewall Prep celebrates a literary franchise; Archie finds himself the unexpected target of the local businesses.

Director: Harry Jierjian | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 980

20. Complément d'enquête (2001– )
Episode: Sexe, arnaques et vidéos: les nouveaux maîtres-chanteurs (2021)

71 min | Documentary, News

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Directors: Anthony Forestier, Rola Tarsissi | Stars: Tristan Waleckx, Karim Benzema, Nicolas Bertrand, Mohamed Bouhafsi

21. Gangster Empire: Rise of the Mob (2013– )
Episode: Chicago and the rise of Al Capone (2013)

TV-14 | 48 min | Documentary, Action, Crime

We tell the story of the rise of Al Capone and mob rule in Chicago and explore why the roaring twenties played the crucial role in gangster life and the impact of widespread police corruption.

Director: Kevin R. Hershberger | Stars: Coby Batty, Matt K. Baker, Todd Barsness, James Christopher Cooke