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1. American History X (1998)
R | 119 min | Crime, Drama
Living a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.
Director: Tony Kaye | Stars: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien
Votes: 1,189,357 | Gross: $6.72M
2. Capote (2005)
R | 114 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row.
Director: Bennett Miller | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Clifton Collins Jr., Catherine Keener, Allie Mickelson
Votes: 141,260 | Gross: $28.75M
3. The Case for Christ (2017)
PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama
An investigative journalist and self-proclaimed atheist sets out to disprove the existence of God after his wife becomes a Christian.
Director: Jon Gunn | Stars: Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Frankie Faison
Votes: 10,363 | Gross: $14.68M
4. 13th (2016)
TV-MA | 100 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Melina Abdullah, Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker, Dolores Canales
Votes: 37,742
5. Gor II (1988)
PG-13 | 89 min | Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
An Earthman returns to the planet Gor, and fights against tyranny.
Director: John 'Bud' Cardos | Stars: Urbano Barberini, Rebecca Ferratti, Jack Palance, Donna Denton
Votes: 2,064
6. Obsessed (2002 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Based on a factual case involving Diane Schaefer and Dr. Murray Brennan, a woman's claims of having had a relationship with a prominent doctor are completely denied by him.
Director: John Badham | Stars: Jenna Elfman, Kate Burton, Lisa Edelstein, Jane Wheeler
Votes: 932
7. 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932)
Passed | 78 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Brash hoodlum Tom Connors enters Sing Sing cocksure of himself and disrespectful toward authority, but his tough but compassionate warden changes him.
Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Arthur Byron, Lyle Talbot
Votes: 2,964
8. The King of Masks (1995)
91 min | Drama
In a remote area of China, in the 1930s, a street performer named Wang practices the change-mask opera art of bian lian. Seeking to pass his art, Wang buys what he believes to be an orphan boy, but quickly learns his new disciple's secret.
Director: Tian-Ming Wu | Stars: Xu Zhu, Renying Zhou, Zhigang Zhao, Li Chen
Votes: 3,476 | Gross: $1.10M
9. Out of Tune (2019)
89 min | Comedy, Drama
Follows a celebrity financier who ends up in prison. After being assaulted by a gang of bikers in the prison, he ops for voluntary solitary confinement. During this time he joins the choir, aiming for the top of it's hierarchy.
Director: Frederikke Aspöck | Stars: Jacob Lohmann, Anders Matthesen, Christopher Læssø, Morten Hebsgaard
Votes: 1,619
10. WrestleMania V (1989 TV Special)
TV-PG | 163 min | Action, Sport
Fifth WrestleMania on April 2nd, 1989 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. A total of fourteen matches are contested at the event with the main event being Hulk Hogan versus Randy Savage for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.
Director: Kerwin Silfies | Stars: Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Jim Hellwig, Rick Rude
Votes: 1,118
11. Code of the Secret Service (1939)
Passed | 58 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Brass is assigned to uncovering a counterfeiting ring that has stolen bona fide treasury plates and is converting $1 bills to $100 bills through a Mexican casino.
Director: Noel M. Smith | Stars: Ronald Reagan, Rosella Towne, Eddie Foy Jr., Moroni Olsen
Votes: 332
12. Rikers (2016)
70 min | Documentary
RIKERS provides powerful personal testimonies about the culture of violence and corruption that has plagued the notorious New York City jail for over three decades.
Directors: Mark Benjamin, Marc Levin | Stars: Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio, Candie Hailey-Means
Votes: 35
13. Over the Wall (1943)
Not Rated | 21 min | Short, Crime, Drama
After a Catholic priest is unhappily transferred out of the prison he loves, he has an opportunity to help reform an escaped convict.
Director: Jean Negulesco | Stars: Dane Clark, Tom Tully, Clarence Muse, William B. Davidson
Votes: 25
14. Marvin Booker Was Murdered (2017)
116 min | Documentary
Director: Wade Gardner | Stars: Roxey Booker-Walton, Marvin Booker, Roxey 'MaDear' Booker-Walton, Kenneth Bond
15.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Hand Roll Express
(1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Brackman unwittingly gets arrested for solicitation by an inexperienced undercover policewoman who mistakes his reading of a Japanese restaurant menu for come-ons. Meanwhile, Roxanne tells ... See full summary »
Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 42
16.
The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode:
The Test
(2002)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bobby has a client that reveals privileged information that can be revealed by Bobby in the event the client dies. When the client does not show up for trial, Bobby makes an assumption that... See full summary »
Director: Christina Musrey | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris
Votes: 87
17.
Policías, en el corazón de la calle (2000–2003)
Episode:
La estela que en ti dejó el futuro
(2000)
Action, Crime, Drama
The cops Carlos and Lucía stop a car at night, but the vehicle escapes. A persecution starts and the policemen get support from a helicopter, however the criminals take out their guns and ... See full summary »
Directors: Guillermo Fernández Groizard, Manuel Valdivia | Stars: Ana Fernández, Adolfo Fernández, Daniel Guzmán, Toni Sevilla
18.
The Michael Knowles Show (2017– )
Why Do We Defend Fredo?
(2019 Podcast Episode)
45 min | Talk-Show
Star: Michael J. Knowles
19.
I-Witness (1999– )
Episode:
Purgatoryo
(2011)
TV-14 | Documentary
The 1987 Constitution mandates that a criminal case must be decided within 90 days, but 54-year-old Matias Domequil has been in Manila City Jail for nine years waiting for his verdict. With... See full summary »
Director: King Mark Baco | Stars: Howie Severino, Carlo Liao, Carol Mercado, Hector A. Elizares