#2. Escape from Alcatraz (1979)

Storyline: The true story of three inmates who attempt a daring escape from the infamous prison, Alcatraz Island. Although no one had managed to escape before, bank robber Frank Morris (Clint Eastwood) masterminded this elaborately detailed, and, as far as anyone knows, ultimately successful, escape. In twenty-nine years, this seemingly impenetrable federal penitentiary, which housed Al Capone and "Birdman" Robert Stroud, was only broken once by three inmates who were never heard of again.

Plot Keywords: prisoners, warden, brother, gritty, thrilling, alcatraz island, criminal justice system ...

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#3. Kiss of Death (1947)

Storyline: Small-time crook Nick Bianco gets caught in a jewel heist and despite urgings from well-meaning district attorney D'Angelo, refuses to rat on his partners and goes to jail, assured that his wife and children will be taken care of. Learning that his depressed wife has killed herself, Nick informs on his ex-pals and is paroled. Nick remarries, gets a job and begins leading a happy life when he learns one of the men he informed on, psychopathic killer Tommy Udo, has been released from custody and is out for revenge against Nick and his family.—Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>

Plot Keywords: murderer, criminal, wife, police detective, elderly woman, dark, tense ...

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#4. Into the Abyss (2011)

Storyline: Into the abyss explores a triple murder which occurred in the small Texas City of Conroe in 2001. Michael Perry and Jason Burkett, under the influence of alcohol and drugs, murdered a middle-aged housewife; they then gunned down her stepson and his friend. The film features Conversations with the two inmates and those affected by their crime. Unlike many of the films that deal with crimes, into the abyss isn't concerned with figuring out exactly what happened, but rather serves as an examination of why people - and the state - kill.—Brad

Plot Keywords: werner herzog, filmmaker, candidate, emotional, texas, cell, capital punishment ...

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#5. Shot Caller (2017)

Storyline: White-collar business professional, happily married accidentally commits a crime. Sentenced to prison time, he must adjust and learn the ways of prison life. Throughout this, he struggles to do what's best for his family on the outside. The choices he makes in prison will have major repercussions, both to himself and his family, if he makes the wrong one.

Plot Keywords: stockbroker, gang leader, gang member, husband, inmate, white supremacist, brooding ...

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#6. Reversal of Fortune (1990)

Storyline: Alan Dershowitz a brilliant professor of law is hired by wealthy socialite Claus von Bulow to attempt to overturn his two convictions for attempted murder of his extremely wealthy wife. Based on a true story the film concentrates not on the trial like other legal thrillers, but on the preparatory work that Dershowitz and his students put in as they attempt to disprove the prosecution's case and achieve the Reversal of Fortune of the title.

Plot Keywords: socialite, suspect, lawyer, mistress, student, intricate, witty ...

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#7. Bronson (2008)

Storyline: In 1974, a hot-headed 19 year old named Michael Peterson decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawn-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. Swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to seven years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. During that time, Michael Petersen, the boy, faded away and 'Charles Bronson,' his superstar alter ego, took center stage. Inside the mind of Bronson - a scathing indictment of celebrity culture.

Plot Keywords: prisoner, fighter, prison guard, promoter, wife, teacher, brutal ...

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#8. Take Me (2017)

Storyline: Ray Moody is a fledgling entrepreneur who is trying to get his company off the ground in Los Angeles. His business: the niche Kidnap Solutions, LLC, specializing in abductions that provide alternative therapy for his clients. When a mysterious caller contracts him for a weekend kidnapping, with a handsome payday at the end, Ray jumps at the opportunity. But the job and his target - business consultant Anna St. Blair - may not be all that they seem.

Plot Keywords: entrepreneur, abductee, abductor, consultant, bank manager, cheeky, offbeat ...

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#9. The Third Murder (2017)

Storyline: Misumi has a criminal record dating back many years and is now under the spotlight again. It looks like an open and shut case, for Misumi has confessed to the new charge. Enter prominent lawyer Shigemori, who harbours other ideas, which could mean the difference between life and death.—aghaemi

Plot Keywords: attorney, murder suspect, disturbing, brooding, bleak, prison, japan ...

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#11. CHIPS (2017)

Storyline: An FBI agent goes undercover in the California Highway Patrol as officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello. Members of the CHP have been robbing cash delivery vehicles and his job is to uncover the perpetrators. At the CHP he is partnered with a 30-something rookie, Jon Baker. Baker is a former professional motorcycle rider with a list of ailments and personal problems who is lucky to be in the CHP. They are very different people and immediately clash.

Plot Keywords: police officer, fbi agent, criminal, police sergeant, confident, cool, incredible ...

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#12. Death Warrant (1990)

Storyline: The Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate some murders of prisoners and jailors. When in jail, Lois, using his outstandings martial arts, is able to save his life and make himself respected in that violent world. At last, helped by two another prisoners, he succeeds in finding the truth about the dreadful crimes.

Plot Keywords: canadian, police officer, undercover agent, prison guard, prisoner, criminal, tense ...

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#13. Sleepless (2017)

Storyline: In Las Vegas, vice LVMPD policemen Vincent Downs and Sean Cass rob a shipment of cocaine belonging to entrepreneur Stanley Rubino, who intended to sell it to mobster Rob Novak, the son of a powerful mob boss. They volunteer to investigate the robbery in order to cover up their involvement, clashing with Internal Affairs investigators Jennifer Bryant and Doug Dennison, who are suspicious of their involvement. It is also revealed that Vincent is estranged from his wife Dena, who is getting remarried, and has minimal involvement in the life of his 16-year-old son Thomas..

Plot Keywords: undercover cop, corrupt cop, gangster, teen boy, brooding, brutal, dark ...

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#14. An Eye for an Eye (1981)

Storyline: Sean Kane is forced to resign from the San Francisco Police Department's Narcotics Division when he goes berserk after his partner is murdered. He decides to fight alone and follows a trail of drug traffickers into unexpected high places.—Scott Lane <rslane@ix.netcom.com>

Plot Keywords: undercover cop, narcotics officer, informant, ringleader, boss, girlfriend, brash ...

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#15. Black Car (2015)

Storyline: A group of eight sorority sisters consisting of Scarlet, Natalie, Melissa, Julie, Zoe, Lily, Romy, Katherine and their fraternity neighbor Andy along with their house mother, find themselves being harassed by threatening and intimidating mysterious phone-calls during Christmas Eve and as one of the girls go missing, they each begin being murdered one by one by their house former inhabitants.—ItsMeBilly

Plot Keywords: young woman, student, taxi driver, rapist, police detective, intense, suspenseful ...

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