Synopsis
Alors qu’il est dans le métro, Pierre Garnaux pense être témoin du meurtre d’une femme. Celui-ci alerte alors la police. Il s’agissait en réalité de l’illusioniste Zolti qui répétait une scène avec Viviane, son assistante et fiancée. L’intrusion de Pierre va alors bouleverser l’équilibre du couple.Read More »
Crime
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Maurice Cam – Métropolitain (1939)
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Damiano Damiani – L’istruttoria è chiusa: dimentichi aka The Case Is Closed, Forget It (1971)
1971-1980CrimeDamiano DamianiDramaItaly“Because of a violation of traffic regulations an architect is put in prison. There he witnesses the grim reality of life behind bars: corrupt staff, corrupt inmates, an inhuman judicial system and the power of the Mafia.
“L´istruttoria e chiusa: dimentichi” – which translates into “The investigation is closed: forget about it” is one in a series of political thrillers Damiano Damiani (when he was good, he could to some extent rival Francesco Rosi, when he became pretentious and preachy he was intolerable) specialized in in the late 60´s through the 70´s. Its overall target is the corrupt Italian state of that day and age. Its means is classic melodrama of the wrongful accused who has to live through purgatory. Because he is wrongful accused, an intellectual and played by the then handsome Franco Nero we pity him for that (there is ample space for the suspicion that we would perceive his private hell in public custody as appropriate were he a criminal).To prove his case Damiani this time took the easy way out and that´s why his film is – judged by Damiani´s own best abilities – bordering on the mediocre side – and still worth watching; which is an achievement in itself.”
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Tôru Murakawa – Yajutoshi: tenshi no sasayaki AKA Savage City: Angel Whisper (1991)
Tôru Murakawa1991-2000CrimeJapanThrillerA corrupt cop teams up with an unlikely partner to protect the city from a gang of ruthless drug addicts.Read More »
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Basil Wrangell – Heartaches (1947)
1941-1950Basil WrangellCrimeDramaUSAA dedicated reporter is incensed by a killer’s two vicious murders and tries to track him down.
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At least Heartaches looks more ambitious than it is-no small feat for a PRC production. Ken Farrell plays Vic Morton, a popular movie crooner whose voice is actually supplied anonymously by the gloriously nicknamed Bogey Mann (Chill Wills). Not long after Morton begins receiving mailed death threats, his press agent Mike Connelly (Frank Orth) is murdered, the second such killing in as many days. Reporter Jimmy McDonald (Edward Norris) investigates, uncovering a complex conspiracy and exposing an unsuspected culprit. Incredibly, in addition to Chill Wills, the supporting cast of Heartaches includes a starlet named Chili Williams! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie GuideRead More » -
Aleksey Balabanov – Brat 2 AKA Brother 2 (2000)
Aleksei Balabanov1991-2000CrimeRussiaArriving in Moscow, Danila discovers Konstantin dead and he sets out to avenge his death; a journey that leads him to Chicago and a whole new experience.Read More »
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Aleksey Balabanov – Brat AKA Brother (1997)
Aleksei Balabanov1991-2000CrimeRussiaAn ex-soldier with a personal honor code enters the family crime business in St. Petersburg, Russia.Read More »
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Ignacio F. Iquino – Los violadores del amanecer AKA The Dawn Rapists (1978)
1971-1980CrimeIgnacio F. IquinoSpainThrillerIMDb review:
Although it isn’t too surprising that “Rapists At Dawn” is banned in it’s native land, I’m not sure why it isn’t available elsewhere. It’s counterparts, like “Last House On the Left,” “House On the Edge of the Park” and “I Spit On Your Grave” etc are out there for commercial consumption. What makes Dawn more disturbing isn’t the graphic nature, as the film never ventures into hardcore territory; but the sheer amount of rape and violence. This is one nihilistic and angry film. The four youths depicted are like a gang of hyenas, raping and beating random women with utterly no sense of guilt or remorse. And it just goes on and on. Read More » -
Werner Klingler – Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse AKA The Terror of Doctor Mabuse (1962)
1961-1970CrimeGermanyHorrorWerner KlinglerSynopsis
Evil genius Dr. Mabuse hypnotizes the director of an insane asylum in this remake of Fritz Lang’s 1933 cinematic landmark.Read More » -
Johnny Mak – Sheng gang qi bing AKA Long Arm of the Law (1984)
1981-1990ActionCrimeHong KongJohnny MakThugs sneak into Hong Kong to rob a jewellery store, killing a cop during their getaway. They plan another heist while hiding from the police hunting them down to avenge their slain comrade.Read More »