Movies and TvShows featuring "career-criminal" theme.
Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst is a German television programme broadcast since October 1967 on ZDF that aims to combat and solve crimes. Until 2003 it was produced in co-operation with the Austrian public service broadcaster ORF and Schweizer Fernsehen, a division of the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse. It was the basis for the BBC show Crimewatch, the Dutch show Opsporing Verzocht and its US equivalent America's Most Wanted. The goal of the programme is to throw light on unsolved offences with the aid of viewers. Each episode contains three to five short films, each lasting about ten minutes, in which a real criminal case is reconstructed. The cases are mostly complex ones in which the criminals and chains of events are still unknown. In addition cases are discussed in the studio in which, for example, the identities of criminals or unknown murder victims are sought with the aid of a photo. Viewers can use the telephone or Internet to give information. According to a study by the programme's editorial department, about forty percent of cases shown on the programme are solved.
Follow the adventures of teen detective Carmen Sandiego as she travels the world, solving crimes and capturing villains. With the help of her trusty sidekicks and the support of the ACME detective agency, Carmen embarks on thrilling escapades and outsmarts her adversaries, all while staying one step ahead of the law.
Brassic is a dark comedy TV show set in Lancashire, England. It follows a group of working-class friends who are involved in petty crime to make money. The show explores their schemes, friendships, and the challenges they face in their impoverished and unfulfilling lives. With a blend of humor and drama, Brassic offers an entertaining and gritty portrayal of life on the fringes of society.
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is a thrilling TV show that follows the story of a criminal duo who are on the run from supernatural creatures. The series explores themes of family relationships, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. Set in the backdrop of Mexico and Texas, the show is filled with action, horror, and fantasy elements.
Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up. The series is loosely based on the classic Filipino comics and film character of the same name Palos, which means Eel in Tagalog. In the original comics, Palos was a professional thief who possessed acrobatic skills, and who was adept in the fighting arts.
War veteran Will Sharp desperately needs money for his wife's surgery, so he joins his adoptive brother Danny in a bank heist. Things go wrong when Officer Zach discovers the situation and is held hostage. A shootout occurs, and they escape with the money in an ambulance. Cam, a paramedic, is forced to help them, but she tries to escape multiple times. The police chase them, and tensions rise between the brothers. They create chaos on the road and hide under a bridge. Will refuses to leave Danny, and they team up to confront their enemies. In the end, Will is shot and Cam secretly gives money to Will's wife for her surgery.
A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks to provide for his ex and their newborn. His actions set him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a corrupt police department.
A charming career criminal escapes from a Michigan prison and assumes a new identity in Canada. He embarks on a spree of robbing 59 banks and jewelry stores, all while being relentlessly pursued by a police task force. Based on the incredible true story of The Flying Bandit.
This intoxicating cocktail of crime thriller and family saga in the early '80s follows the Lords - a family of South London gangsters - who recognise a golden opportunity to re-capture their former glory on the Costa Del Sol.
Hudson Hawk is a career criminal who is released from prison and forced by a megalomaniacal billionaire to steal pieces of Leonardo da Vinci's artwork in order to create a machine that turns lead into gold.
A man hatches a plan to murder his adulterous wife and make it look like the work of a hired killer, but things don't go as expected.
A career criminal named the Gringo is imprisoned in El Pueblito prison, where he befriends a young boy. Together, they plan to bring down the crime family that runs the prison. With the help of a United States Consulate employee, the Gringo infiltrates the criminal organization and sets up a meeting to kill their leader. In the midst of a shootout and a raid on the prison, the Gringo saves the boy from a liver transplant operation and they escape with the stolen money. In the end, they retire to a peaceful beach.
Belly is a crime drama film that tells the story of Tommy 'Buns' Bundy and Sincere, two childhood friends who become involved in the world of organized crime. As they navigate the dangerous underworld of drugs, gangs, and violence, they must confront their own inner demons and make choices that will determine their fate.
A romantic comedy about two bank robbers who meet a bored housewife and take her hostage, leading to a complicated love triangle and a series of comedic mishaps as they evade the police.
An insurance agent, Virginia Baker, is sent by her employer to track down and capture an art thief named Robert MacDougal. She tries to entrap him by posing as an art thief and offers him a challenge to steal a priceless Chinese mask. They plan the theft at Mac's hideout, an isolated castle, but little does Gin know that Mac can hear their conversations. After successfully stealing the mask, Mac accuses Gin of planning to double-cross him, but she convinces him that she has an even bigger heist planned. They target a bank in Kuala Lumpur, but their plans are foiled by building security. Gin and Mac manage to escape and agree to meet at a train station, but Gin reveals that she still needs Mac for another job.
Gotti is a gripping tale that tells the story of the legendary mob boss John Gotti, who became the head of the Gambino crime family in New York City. Set in the 1970s, the film explores Gotti's rise to power, his battles with other crime families, his loyal followers, and his eventual downfall. Filled with betrayal, loyalty, and brutal violence, Gotti is a thrilling portrayal of one of the most notorious crime bosses in history.
An aging thief named Nick Wells decides to retire from his illegal activities and focus on running his jazz club. However, he is lured into one last heist by his fence Max. The job involves stealing a valuable French scepter being smuggled into the United States. Nick recruits an ambitious thief named Jack Teller, who has infiltrated the Customs House. They face complications, including a systems administrator extorting money and increased security measures. During the heist, Jack double crosses Nick, but Nick outsmarts him and escapes with the real scepter. Jack becomes the prime suspect in the heist.
A family of career criminals, spanning four generations, continue their legacy of heists and robberies in New York City. The plot follows the dynamics between the members of the family, their relationships, and their attempts to stay ahead of the law.
Michael, an executive, becomes friends with a sociopath named Alex, who starts manipulating him, leading to dangerous consequences.
A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid. Willie and Marcus are professional heist men who use the Santa Claus routine as a cover to rob malls. Willie is an alcoholic and sex addict, struggling to perform the Santa routine. When they are hired at a mall in Phoenix, Willie's vulgar remarks catch the attention of the mall manager and security chief. Willie forms a bond with a naive and overweight boy named Thurman, who believes he is Santa. As Willie spends more time with Thurman, he starts to care for him and takes residence in his house. However, their plan to rob the mall is jeopardized when Marcus disapproves of Willie's actions and the mall security investigates. With a series of events, including encounters with bullies, a murder, and a police chase, Willie's life takes unexpected turns. In the end, Willie realizes the value of friendship and the true meaning of Christmas.