128 Crime Films from the 1970s
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They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Movie · 1970 · 108mWhen a police detective investigates the murder of a prostitute, the evidence increasingly implicates his closest friend.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 102
Girl Boss: Diamond ShowdownMovie · 1974 · 87mDriven by vengeance, Keiko Aizawa embarks on a journey to avenge her older sister's death.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 103
Woman MobstersMovie · 1974 · 82mThree bank robbers steal 30 million yen and attempt to evade the police while trying to escape with the money. Only one of them successfully avoids capture. Yoko, an accomplice, is imprisoned in a women's jail where she meets Yuki, and together they plan an escape. Their goal is to find the remaining robber, retrieve the stolen cash, and flee the city.IMDb 6.8 - 104
Delinquent Girl Boss: Blossoming Night DreamsMovie · 1970 · 89mRika is released from a juvenile detention facility and unexpectedly arrives at a lounge bar where she discovers her former classmates are working. The bar is managed by Junko Miyazono.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 105
Jackson County JailMovie · 1976 · 84m · Crime, DramaA young woman takes a road trip from California to New York, but her journey turns dangerous when she becomes the victim of kidnapping and abuse. The film follows her struggle for survival, highlighting her resilience and strength as she confronts difficult choices. The story explores themes of trust and identity, revealing the hidden dangers that can exist in everyday life.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 106
Full MoonMovie · 1974 · 91m · Crime, Thriller, ActionIn Marseille, a powerful drug lord operates with near impunity thanks to his political connections. When he's suspected of killing an American agent, efforts to prosecute him fail due to his protected status. The agent's superiors then secretly hire a professional hitman to eliminate the crime lord. The film details the careful planning and execution of this dangerous mission, exposing a complex world of deceit, power, and violence that extends into the highest levels of society. As loyalties are challenged and secrets are revealed, the story becomes a gripping tale of revenge, blurring the lines between right and wrong.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 107
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41Movie · 1972 · 90m · Action, Crime, DramaMatsu's life takes a dark turn when she becomes involved with a detective who manipulates her affection for his own purposes. Betrayed and heartbroken, she is imprisoned in a brutal women's prison. There, she confronts cruel guards and a defiant inmate population, battling to survive. The film explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and self-discovery as Matsu navigates this dangerous world, fighting for freedom and a chance at redemption.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 108
Girl Boss: Crazy Ball GameMovie · 1974 · 87mAfter being released from reform school, a determined young woman and her close friends find themselves at odds with a rival group. This other gang is connected to a powerful Yakuza boss, setting the stage for a confrontation.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.7 - 109
Dog Day AfternoonMovie · 1975 · 124m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis true story follows John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile, two men who attempt a bank robbery in Brooklyn as a rebellion against society. Their bold plan quickly turns into a tense hostage situation and standoff with police. As the film progresses, the reasons behind the crime are revealed, adding depth to the story. The event evolves from a simple robbery into a major media sensation, placing those involved in extraordinary circumstances and revealing their weaknesses and strengths.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 110
Get CarterMovie · 1971 · 112m · Crime, ThrillerIn the hidden corners of London, Jack Carter lives a life outside the ordinary. He learns his estranged brother has died in Newcastle, officially ruled a suicide. But Jack doesn't believe it. Driven by loyalty, he investigates his brother's life, exploring the dangerous world of his friends and associates in Newcastle. The film follows Jack as he searches for the truth behind his brother's death, uncovering a complex network of relationships and fighting for justice amidst betrayal. It’s a story about family, loyalty, and the pursuit of answers.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 111
DillingerMovie · 1973 · 107m · Action, Crime, DramaSet during the Great Depression, this drama chronicles John Dillinger's rise to become America's most infamous criminal. Following a deadly shootout in Kansas City that kills five FBI agents, Dillinger gains widespread notoriety, admired and feared by many. The FBI intensifies its efforts to capture him, leading them into contact with other notorious gangsters like Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson. After escaping from jail, Dillinger's reputation as Public Enemy Number One solidifies, fueling the FBI’s relentless chase. The film explores themes of loyalty, power, and the ambiguity of fame, all set against a backdrop of economic hardship and social turmoil.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 112
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast StableMovie · 1973 · 87m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerEscaping from prison, Scorpion enters a dangerous new world. She finds refuge in a hidden brothel, relying on her old friend, a prostitute skilled at keeping secrets. Their fragile alliance is threatened when the brothel's madam discovers Scorpion's identity: she is the ex-girlfriend of the corrupt vice officer who caused her lover's death. As tensions escalate and secrets are revealed, Scorpion must navigate this perilous environment and outwit her enemies in her pursuit of redemption and revenge.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 113
Rebellion in PatagoniaMovie · 1974 · 103mIn 1920, laborers in Patagonia, Southern Argentina, join an anarcho-syndicalist group and strike for improved working conditions. As tensions escalate, President Yrigoyen dispatches Lieutenant Colonel Zavala to restore order.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 114
The CityMovie · 1977 · 78mDetectives Matt and Scott must stop a man named Banks who is determined to kill country singer Wes Collins. Banks harbors a grudge against Collins, stemming from an incident where Collins punched him as a baby. Banks is seeking revenge for this childhood event, and only Matt and Scott stand between him and his deadly plan. Written by Josh Pasnak.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.7 - 115
French Connection IIMovie · 1975 · 119m · Action, Crime, ThrillerDetective "Popeye" Doyle relentlessly hunts international drug smuggler Alain Charnier, who escaped capture in New York. Doyle travels to Marseilles, navigating the city's hidden streets to find him. He must unravel a complicated network of criminals while facing pressure to solve the case quickly. This suspenseful film explores obsession, determination, and moral ambiguity, set against the backdrop of a crime-filled city.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 116
The Zodiac KillerMovie · 1971 · 87mA string of inexplicable murders plagues San Francisco, with no apparent connection between the victims or the crimes. The police are unnerved by anonymous threats received by phone and mail. As the body count rises, suspicion falls on an unlikely cast of suspects: a volatile truck driver, a quiet mailman, and even one of the detectives investigating the case.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.7 - 117
The Red Silk GamblerMovie · 1972 · 86mHaunted by a past love, gambler Okatsu, known as the Tiger Lily, journeys from one gambling den to another, armed with only a short sword and medicine. She is accompanied by Omon, a blind outlaw gambler; Onaka, a thief seeking revenge for his father's death against Okatsu; Ohide, a tattoo artist with a prominent dragon tattoo; and Oryu, a young woman forced into prostitution by a gambling family.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.7 - 118
Straw DogsMovie · 1971 · 116mDavid Sumner, an American academic, marries Amy and moves with her to her hometown in rural Cornwall to escape his busy life. He finds himself unwelcome in the close-knit community, facing hostility from the village men, particularly Amy's former boyfriend, Charlie. The initial teasing gradually turns into more serious harassment.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 119
Female Prisoner #701: ScorpionMovie · 1972 · 87m · Crime, Thriller, ActionMatsushima's life changes dramatically when she becomes involved with Sugimi, a detective working with the mafia. Driven by love and betrayal, Matsushima seeks revenge on those who hurt her. Her pursuit of justice leads her through dangerous criminal circles and complicated alliances. As she uncovers layers of deception, she struggles to trust anyone, resulting in a suspenseful game of cat and mouse where her desire for vengeance is pushed to the breaking point.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 120
The Man from Hong KongMovie · 1975 · 106m · Action, Crime, AdventureA veteran Hong Kong inspector, Fang Sing Leng, travels to Australia at the request of local authorities to question a suspect connected to Sydney's criminal network. When the suspect is suddenly killed, Inspector Leng teams up with Australian police to find those responsible.
The investigation forces them to navigate the dangerous criminal organizations in both cities, with Inspector Leng contributing his distinct Hong Kong policing methods. Together, they uncover a complicated plot of lies and betrayals that endangers their investigation and their lives. The film is a compelling story of international crime and cultural differences, following two law enforcement teams as they collaborate to achieve justice.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 121
Zero in and ScreamMovie · 1971 · 63mFeeling isolated and repeatedly dismissed by women, a man acquires a rifle and begins targeting affluent couples in the Hollywood Hills. He stalks them from the hills above, systematically eliminating them.IMDb 4.2TMDB 3.3 - 122
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1Movie · 1974 · 98mBunta Sugawara, known as Miyoshi, is a low-level assassin for the Yamamori gang. After a failed assignment, he's imprisoned. While he's incarcerated, a family member named Aoki tries to take control of the gang, and Miyoshi is caught in the middle, facing no easy way out.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.4 - 123
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the BossMovie · 1975 · 94mThe seventh installment in the gripping "Jingi Naki Tatakai" series unveils the hidden realities of yakuza life beneath a facade of honor. This latest chapter unfolds at the Kanmon Channel, where the Owada and Kyoei gangs clash over territory and drug trafficking. The Owada dispatches Tetsu and his friend Shuji on a mission to assassinate the Kyoei boss. Shuji takes the blame, serving a seven-year prison sentence for the crime. Upon his release, he learns that both he and Tetsu have been abandoned by the Owada. Betrayed, Shuji becomes entangled in an internal power struggle and an assassination plot against the Owada boss, ultimately seeking revenge.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 124
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the BossMovie · 1976 · 91mThis eighth installment in the popular "Fukasaku and Bunta" series follows the members of a smaller gang who are repeatedly harassed by a dominant rival group, suffering losses in ongoing gang conflicts.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 125
The Angry GuestMovie · 1972 · 90m*The Angry Guest* is a sequel to *Duel of Fists*, continuing the story of two estranged brothers, Ti Lung and David Chiang. Reuniting in Bangkok, they become entangled with the local criminal underworld after Ti Lung, a boxer, defeats the city's top fighter. The action moves from Bangkok to Hong Kong, then to Japan, and back again as the brothers face a Japanese mob led by crime boss Yamaguchi, played by director Chang Cheh in his first on-screen role.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 126
Family EnforcerMovie · 1976 · 85mA young person from a working-class neighborhood takes a job as a debt collector for the Mafia.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.2 - 127
The WolvesMovie · 1971 · 131mSeji Iwahashi is released from prison after serving time for killing the Kanno gang boss. He discovers his old gang has merged with the Kannos. With deep-seated animosity between the two groups, it seems only a matter of time before violence erupts again.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4
