Movies and TvShows featuring "crime-victim" theme.
Scene of the Crime is a German TV show from the 1970s that follows the investigations of police detectives as they solve crimes, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth. With a focus on criminal investigations and the German police, this series delves into the world of crime, suspense, and suspicion.
Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, becomes a crime journalist in L.A. Blurring the line between observer and participant, he becomes the star of his own story, using manipulation and unethical tactics to gain traction in the industry.
Two Hands is a dark comedy crime movie set in urban Australia. The plot involves a young man named Jimmy who gets caught up in a series of unfortunate events after a botched robbery.
Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.
After his wife and daughter are brutally assaulted, an ordinary man takes matters into his own hands, becoming a vigilante to exact revenge on those responsible. He embarks on a one-man crusade against the criminals plaguing the city, dispensing his own brand of justice.
Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country’s outdated judicial and societal systems.
Get Carter is a neo-noir crime thriller set in northern England. The story follows Jack Carter, a British gangster who returns to his hometown of Newcastle upon Tyne to investigate the death of his brother. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, Carter seeks revenge on those responsible, leading to a violent and intense showdown.
After witnessing the brutal assault of his friend by a gang of criminals, a Vietnam war veteran decides to take revenge and become a vigilante. As he embarks on a killing spree, he uncovers a cover-up involving the CIA and a sex-slave operation.
Thief follows Frank, a skilled thief who is coerced into working for a powerful crime boss. As he navigates the criminal underworld of Chicago, Frank must deal with personal tragedies, ethical dilemmas, and the consequences of his actions. With his skills as a burglar and safe-cracker, Frank plans a diamond heist that could enable him to leave his life of crime behind. However, he soon realizes that escape is not as easy as he thought.
Assault on Precinct 13 takes place in a police station in Los Angeles, California, which becomes a battleground when it is surrounded by a gang of criminals. With power outage and social decay in the inner city, the police and the prisoners must band together to survive the night.
A tormented doctor uses a ventriloquist's dummy named Pin to cope with his traumatic past, but his obsession leads to murder and delusion.
This expose of the U.S. parole system, as seen through the eyes of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, takes dead aim on lawyers who manipulate the justice system in order to get undeserving convicts parole from prisons. The point is made when FBI agents are assigned to track down "Big Boy" Bradmore, who after getting an undeserved parole, via the efforts of a shyster lawyer, promptly murders an FBI agent.
O Lucky Man! (1973) follows the journey of a young coffee salesman named Mick Travis as he embarks on a surreal and darkly comedic exploration of ambition and corruption. From encountering an evil industrialist to a touring band, Mick faces unjust incarceration, corrupted idealism, and surreal situations that challenge his beliefs. This satirical film delves into themes of power, greed, and the absurdity of modern society.
Krush Groove is a comedic and dramatic film that tells the story of the emergence and success of hip-hop music in the 1980s. The plot revolves around various characters in the music industry, their relationships, and the challenges they face. It explores the struggles, triumphs, and cultural significance of hip-hop during that time.
Canadian businesswoman Dinah Middleton's is devastated when her teenage son, Alex, is killed by a hit-and-run driver. When the police fail to turn up any suspects, she turns private detective to track the killer down. She traces the murderer to New York, only to discover that the crime is not covered by the extradition treaty between Canada and the US. She becomes obsessed with bringing the criminal to justice.
After the death of their son, a married couple takes a vacation on a yacht. They encounter a stranger who turns out to be a dangerous maniac, leading to a life-threatening battle for survival.
Crystal City follows the story of a mining town plagued by a ruthless serial killer. As the residents confront their childhood memories and traumas, an older brother takes it upon himself to bring justice to the town. With themes of aggression, violence, and self-destruction, this gripping show explores the consequences of childhood trauma and the desperate pursuit to capture the maniac.
Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles police officer, is at a low point in his life. Kicked off the force because of his anti-authority attitude, he now ekes out a living as a freelancer in New York. All this changes when the daughter of an old friend is killed by serial killer terrorizing L.A. Although almost nobody in his old home town is happy to see him back, Cooper pledges to bring the killer to justice before any more innocent people die.
Hunter's Blood follows a group of friends who venture into the secluded woods only to become the targets of a sadistic big-game hunter. As they fight for survival, they must navigate traps, psychopaths, and the dangerous game they've unwittingly become a part of.