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51. Goya - oder Der arge Weg der Erkenntnis (1971)
136 min | Drama
As a painter in the court of King Carlos IV, Goya - played by the great Lithuanian actor Donatas Banionis (The Red Tent, Solaris) - has attained wealth and reputation. He believes in King ... See full summary »
Director: Konrad Wolf | Stars: Donatas Banionis, Olivera Katarina, Fred Düren, Tatyana Lolova
Votes: 384
52. The Ice Cream Wars (2022)
118 min | Documentary, Crime, History
In 1984 six Glasgow family members died in an arson attack. Their murders were followed by one of Scotland's longest trials and a 20-year fight for justice that gripped the nation.
Stars: Douglas Skelton, Marion Scott, Les Trueman, Nanette Pollock
Votes: 61
53. Count the Hours! (1953)
Passed | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Lawyer defends migrant worker falsely accused of two murders.
Director: Don Siegel | Stars: Teresa Wright, Macdonald Carey, Dolores Moran, Adele Mara
Votes: 607
54. Dancer (1991)
Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Drama, Musical
A popular singer-dancer finds out that his current sponsor is the one who murdered his father and framed his mother for the murder.
Director: Kishore Vyas | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Kirti Singh, Mohnish Behl, Laxmikant Berde
Votes: 667
55. The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940)
Approved | 293 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A wealthy publisher uses a disguise and calls himself the Green Hornet to fight crime in his city.
Directors: Ford Beebe, John Rawlins | Stars: Warren Hull, Wade Boteler, Anne Nagel, Keye Luke
Votes: 429
56. Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)
129 min | Mystery, Thriller
A domestic help is found dead in a pond. Unni Thampuran is convicted on the basis of a forced confession. Aniyan Kuruvilla(Mammootty) reopens the case on the basis of his private investigation to bring justice to the wrongly accused.
Director: K. Madhu | Stars: Mammootty, Vijayaraghavan, Rajan P. Dev, Jagathy Sreekumar
Votes: 317
57. Prisoner of War (1954)
Approved | 81 min | Drama, War
During the Korean War, an American officer is tasked with infiltrating a Communist-run POW camp in order to investigate the treatment of American prisoners by the enemy.
Director: Andrew Marton | Stars: Ronald Reagan, Steve Forrest, Dewey Martin, Oscar Homolka
Votes: 288
58. The Decoy (2006)
PG-13 | 109 min | Western
A deputy must escort a longtime friend to be hanged for the crime of murdering his wife's parents. Along the way he discovers the startling truth about the murders, and is forced to face the real danger.
Director: Justin Kreinbrink | Stars: Justin Kreinbrink, Howard Allen, Susan Arnold, John Michael Bartish
Votes: 198
59. A Tattered Web (1971 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A detective accidentally kills his son-in-law's floozy and then tries to cover-up his actions.
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Frank Converse, Sallie Shockley, Murray Hamilton
Votes: 289
60. Gang Bullets (1938)
Approved | 63 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A ruthless but clever gangster who knows every loophole in the law has the tables turned by a dedicated District Attorney and his assistant.
Director: Lambert Hillyer | Stars: Anne Nagel, Robert Kent, Charles Trowbridge, Morgan Wallace
Votes: 215
61. Thornwell (1981 TV Movie)
Unrated | 97 min | Biography, Drama, History
True story about James Thornwell, who was serving the Army in Europe when some military documents went missing. He was wrongfully accused of the theft, brutally interrogated and given drugs... See full summary »
Director: Harry Morgan Moses | Stars: Glynn Turman, Vincent Gardenia, Craig Wasson, Howard E. Rollins Jr.
Votes: 63
62. Murdered: The Baby on the Beach (2023 TV Special)
Documentary, Crime
Investigating the "Kerry babies" case - the events that unfolded when a murdered baby was found in rural Kerry, Ireland in 1984.
Directors: David Harvey, Daniel Browne | Stars: Ger Colleran, Diarmaid Ferriter, Gerry O'Carroll, Ailbhe Smyth
Votes: 33
63. Hypnosis (1962)
86 min | Horror, Thriller
A hypnotist is murdered in his dressing room; the only "witness" seems to be his ventriloquist puppet, and a boxer and part-time delivery boy is blamed for the murder. Soon another murder ... See full summary »
Director: Eugenio Martín | Stars: Jean Sorel, Götz George, Heinz Drache, Georgi Georgiev-Getz
Votes: 209
64. The Midwife's Tale (1995)
75 min | Romance
The daughter of a lesbian couple seeks a tale about a "knightess". One of her mothers tells her a story of a Lady and a midwife who fall in love.
Director: Megan Siler | Stars: Stacey Havener, Gayle Cohen, Carla Milford, Anthony Shaw Abaté
Votes: 43
65. The Drag-Net (1936)
Passed | 61 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A playboy takes a job as an assistant district attorney, finds himself up against a tough crime boss and his gang.
Director: Vin Moore | Stars: Rod La Rocque, Marian Nixon, Betty Compson, Jack Adair
Votes: 64
66. The Feeling of Being Watched (2018)
86 min | Documentary
When journalist Assia Boundaoui investigates rumors of surveillance in her Arab-American neighborhood in Chicago, she uncovers one of the largest FBI terrorism probes conducted before 9/11 and reveals its enduring impact on the community.
Director: Assia Boundaoui | Stars: Gamal Abdel-Hafiz, Christina Abraham, Assia Boundaoui, Iman Boundaoui
Votes: 160
67. Bowery Buckaroos (1947)
Passed | 66 min | Comedy, Western
The gang heads to the old west to redeem Louie's honor, find a gold mine and a bald baby, and right an old wrong.
Director: William Beaudine | Stars: Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell
Votes: 364
68. Speedy Gonzales - noin 7 veljeksen poika (1970)
85 min | Comedy, Western
Lonely rider Speedy Gonzales (Spede Pasanen) arrives to small town of New York to revenge the murder of his brother. Who shot Moses Gonzales? Was it the dishonest sheriff (Leo Jokela), ... See full summary »
Director: Ere Kokkonen | Stars: Spede Pasanen, Tarja Markus, Olavi Ahonen, Esko Salminen
Votes: 559
69. Man with the Steel Whip (1954)
Passed | 167 min | Western
Saloon owner Barnet wants the Indian reservation land on which he knows there is gold, and organizes a gang, aided by some renegade Indians, to raid and terrorize close-by settlers, hoping ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Adreon | Stars: Dick Simmons, Barbara Bestar, Dale Van Sickel, Mauritz Hugo
Votes: 80
70. Fei shi (1981)
92 min | Action, Horror
An unfaithful wife frames had her husband framed for murder, and eventually poisons him. However, he returns from beyond the grave to take his revenge against those who wronged him.
Director: Chung Sun | Stars: Jason Piao Pai, Lieh Lo, Feng Ku, Linda Chu
Votes: 52
71. No One Believes Me (2013 TV Movie)
109 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Everything points to Sébastien, 13, as his father's murderer. Two boys from the neighboring estate hide him from his pursuers. With the help of Sébastien's half-sister they will try to uncover the truth.
Director: Jacques Fansten | Stars: Batyste Fleurial, Bruno Wolkowitch, Jacques Chambon, Bernard Villanueva
Votes: 30
72. The Cross and the Flame (1957)
79 min | Drama
Director: Armand Lohikoski | Stars: Tauno Palo, Anneli Sauli, Tarmo Manni, Edvin Laine
Votes: 59
73. Lost Planet Airmen (1951)
Approved | 65 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
Young member of scientific group uses new rocket-powered flying suit to thwart shadowy saboteur known only as "Dr. Vulcan".
Director: Fred C. Brannon | Stars: Tristram Coffin, Mae Clarke, Don Haggerty, House Peters Jr.
Votes: 102
74. The Long Death (1964)
109 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Kei Kumai | Stars: Kinzô Shin, Yumi Takano, Keiko Yanagawa, Mizuho Suzuki
Votes: 32
75. L'assaut (1936)
73 min | Drama
Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his ... See full summary »
Director: Pierre-Jean Ducis | Stars: Charles Vanel, Alice Field, André Alerme, Madeleine Robinson
Votes: 39
76. The Confession (VI) (2016)
96 min | Documentary
A man returns from Bagram in Afghanistan and Guantanamo to tell the story.
Director: Ashish Ghadiali | Stars: Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Colin Powell
Votes: 64
77. Life and Death: Dawson, Georgia (1977 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary
In July 1977, PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) begins airing "Life and Death: Dawson, Georgia" a half-hour documentary about the Dawson Five criminal case and the racial climate of Terrell... See full summary »
Directors: Andrew Dintenfass, Ron Kanter | Stars: Roosevelt Watson, Henderson Watson, George Poor, Johnnie B. Jackson
78. Prisoners of the Inquisition (1989 Video)
59 min | Adventure
Director: John Lord | Stars: Jasae, Lita, Justine James, Gina Carrera
80.
Air America (1998–1999)
Episode:
Engraved Danger
(1999)
Action, Adventure
Communist rebels acquire currency plates from an armored-car robbery. While investigating this theft, Rio and Wiley's copter is shot down. They're captured by the rebels who torture them prior to a scheduled execution.
Director: Rex Piano | Stars: Lorenzo Lamas, Scott Plank, Diana Barton, Tony Amendola
Votes: 6
81.
Babylon 5 (1993–1998)
Episode:
Intersections in Real Time
(1997)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sheridan has been captured. Now he's being tortured for information. How long can he hold out?
Director: John Lafia | Stars: Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Mira Furlan
Votes: 710
82.
Blackadder II (1986)
Episode:
Chains
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Blackadder and Melchett are kidnapped by a neurotic German spy just after the Queen announces she is sick of paying ransom to kidnappers.
Director: Mandie Fletcher | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson
Votes: 1,029
83.
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode:
Absolution
(1998)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Inexplicably unhinged Matt is arrested for killing the young psychic son of a drug dealer. He's taken for treatment to a psychiatric facility that may or may not be run by demons. The team tries to figure out what's going on.
Director: Clay Borris | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox
Votes: 19
84.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
The Cornish Mystery
(1990)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alice Pengelley visits Poirot in London, telling him she thinks she is being poisoned by her husband. When Poirot arrives in Cornwall the next day to investigate Mrs. Pengelley's charges, he is too late, and finds her dead.
Director: Edward Bennett | Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 1,621
85.
Tales from the Darkside (1983–1988)
Episode:
Heretic
(1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Arrogant art "dealer" Harte buys an expensive 16th century tempera painting from an art fence, then lands in a Court of Inquisition to face judgment for his act.
Director: Gerald Cotts | Stars: Roberts Blossom, Bruce MacVittie, Michael O'Hare, Alan Scarfe
Votes: 206
86.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Genesis of the Daleks: Part Five
(1975)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor is forced to give Davros full details of future Dalek victories but opposition to Davros' plans is growing among the Kaleds and soon there is open rebellion.
Director: David Maloney | Stars: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher
Votes: 903
87.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Ruby
(2007)
Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a little girl is abducted, Sergeant Gabriel steps over a line for results, jeopardizing the case and his career.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 505
88.
Höllental (2021)
Episode:
Der Einspruch
(2021)
48 min | Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Lawyer Michael Euler and Gudrun Rödel - legal in charge of Ulvi Kulac - examine the case meticulously and come to the conclusion that Kulac is innocent and could not have killed Peggy. They... See full summary »
Director: Marie Wilke | Stars: Uwe Ritzer, Rainer Maier, Michael Euler, Norbert Rank
Votes: 14
89.
New Gold Mountain (2021)
Episode:
Shame
(2021)
53 min | Drama, History, Western
Haunted by the possibility his brother Sun is involved in Annie's death, Shing hides his suspicions while urgently trying to find the truth. Meanwhile, Lei gets closer to uncovering Shing's... See full summary »
Director: Corrie Chen | Stars: Yoson An, Alyssa Sutherland, Christopher James Baker, Sam Wang
Votes: 13
90.
Can't Get You Out of My Head (2021)
Episode:
The Lordly Ones
(2021)
66 min | Documentary, History
It wasn't just the Slave Trade. 150 years ago Britain had wrecked China by forcing opium on the country. It made Britain the richest and most powerful country in the world. But it enslaved ... See full summary »
Star: Adam Curtis
Votes: 102
91.
Once Upon a True Crime (2022– )
Episode:
The Ice Cream Murders with Douglas Skelton
(2022)
Crime
Douglas Skelton digs into the infamous 1980s gangland turf war which terrorised Glasgow's East End and influenced his book, Blood City.
Director: Richard Downes | Stars: Douglas Skelton, Les Trueman, Joseph Steele, Ian Miller
92.
Lucy Worsley Investigates (2022– )
Episode:
The Witch Hunts
(2022)
History
What started Britain's century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch, whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands.
Director: Georgina Leslie | Stars: Lucy Worsley, Wendy Seager, Ryan Pirie, David Montgomery
Votes: 68
93.
Virta (2010–2011)
Episode:
Pro Patria 2/2
(2011)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Jukka-Pekka Siili | Stars: Antti Virmavirta, Petteri Summanen, Elina Knihtilä, Tapio Liinoja
Votes: 11
94.
Tulsa King (2022– )
Episode:
Visitation Place
(2022)
TV-MA | 39 min | Crime, Drama
As Dwight gets his nitrous oxide business going, he tracks down the assassin who tried to kill him, and forms a crew from unlikely candidates.
Director: Ben Semanoff | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will
Votes: 2,521
95.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Altered Stakes
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A killer is about to go free because of a dirty cop, so the team tries to connect him to an earlier crime to keep him in jail.
Director: David Semel | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox
Votes: 606
96.
White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode:
Controlling Interest
(2013)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Peter sends Neal undercover with a psychiatrist who may be manipulating her patients into committing robberies.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason
Votes: 658
97.
Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode:
Last Words
(2014)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Lindsay wakes up in a lock-up and is questioned by her abductors. Prasad soon kills his accomplice, Cole, but Lindsay outwits him and makes him admit on the phone that he and Cole were ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Nettheim | Stars: Henry Pettigrew, Sacha Dhawan, Keeley Hawes, Adrian Dunbar
Votes: 1,268
98.
Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Episode:
By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After the successful abduction of Kira, Sarah prepares to surrender to Rachel and the Dyad Group; but the Clone Club has other ideas as they band together to pull off the ultimate rescue.
Director: John Fawcett | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard
Votes: 1,807
99.
Ófærð (2015– )
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2016)
TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The weather is finally improving and the investigation team from Reykjavik arrives. It seems as though real progress is going to be made. But are some things just too good to be true?
Director: Óskar Thór Axelsson | Stars: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
Votes: 626
100.
Shadow of Truth (2016– )
Episode:
The Scapegoat
(2016)
TV-MA | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Zadorov retracts his confession, claiming he was coerced into it by using unjust means. A few months after his arrest, the trial begins.
Directors: Yotam Guendelman, Ari Pines | Stars: Ohad Rada, David Spiegel, Galil Spiegel, Roman Zadorov
Votes: 56