Best Crime Films of 1997
U-Turn
Oliver Stone directed this ... with Akira Kurosawa, who felt it was too similar to his detective classic, Stray Dog (1949) with Toshiro Mifune. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Grosse Pointe Blank
Most people have trouble ... Pointe Blank was a pet project for star John Cusack, who co-wrote the screenplay and also served as co-producer. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
The directorial debut of ... mobile home. In Las Vegas, they try to sell stolen drugs to a mob kingpin, Tony Vega (Rod Steiger). [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Suicide Kings
Television director Peter O'Fallon ... investigates the kidnappings and gives Charlie enough information to start playing each of his inexperienced abductors against the others. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Gang Related
A pair of corrupt ... he himself was the victim of a still-unsolved shooting in Las Vegas 13 months before the film was released. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
The Last Don
This crime drama, based ... an R rating. The Last Don co-stars Robert Wuhl, Penelope Ann Miller, Seymour Cassel, Burt Young, and k.d. lang. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
The Maker
Tim Hunter, the director ... if he can handle the job himself. Screenwriter Rand Ravich co-produced the film and appears in a supporting role. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Flypaper
Suspense and comedy combine ... suitor. If that weren't enough, the wealthy businessman must also try to avoid the crooks trying to kidnap him. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
City of Industry
Betrayal and revenge are ... the help of Jorge's wife Rachel (Famke Janssen). City of Industry was the debut feature for writer/producer Ken Solarz. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Under Oath
Two honest men discover ... dangerous situation. Also released as Under Oath and Blood Money, Urban Justice also stars James Russo and Richard Lynch. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
The Swindle
The 50th film from ... the Betty-Victor-Maurice triangle. Rien Ne Va Plus (1997) screened at several film festivals under the English-language title The Swindle. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Clint Eastwood directed this ... Southern accent). Kelso develops a romantic interest in Mandy while tracking the events that led up to the killing. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Cold Around the Heart
This crime film, in ... a fence named Cokebottles (Pruitt Taylor Vince of Heavy), surface before different double-crosses lead to the final road rendezvous. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Dance with the Devil
The title character of ... many men and swears revenge upon Romeo and Perdita, who continue on their journey with their two doomed victims. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
Not only is the ... deaf-mute wife, Teddy (Andrea Ferrell). Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave made its ABC network bow on January 12, 1997. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Code of Ethics
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Lowball
This crime-drama follows two ... the dope ring discover their new confidantes are actually cops. Lowball stars Peter Greene, Erika Chahoy, and Erik Schrody. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Family of Cops II
A priest has been ... pull back, or press forward and pray that the killer won't get to him before he gets to them. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Face
Five criminals with varying ... screen debut for Damon Albarn, already well-known in England as the lead singer for the successful rock band Blur. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
The Sleepwalker Killing
In this suspenseful mystery, ... he is guilty. Unfortunately for him, the police and the District attorney are convinced that he committed the crime. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Dead End
Eric Roberts stars in ... his son are framed by people who intend to keep him quiet, he realizes he can't just walk away. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Heist
In this crime thriller, ... find the finger is pointed at them. The Heist features James Russo, Robert Pastorelli, Brion James, and Daniel Banzali. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Born Bad
A group of teens ... themselves surrounded while robbing a bank. They take everyone hostage and begin a standoff with the authorities. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Running Time
Like Alfred Hitchcock's Rope, ... with Patrick at Janie's apartment. Writer/director Josh Becker shot Running Time on 16 mm, in sequence, in ten days. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Pusher
Filled with easy money, ... begins Frank's violent odyssey through the underbelly of Copenhagen to find the money he needs to save his life. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Brother
Young Russian Danila returns ... time trying to avoid them, he also finds a few moments to have a couple of brief love affairs. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Snake Skin Jacket
In this noir thriller, ... wardrobe. Writer-director Norman Gerard teamed again with actress Jennifer Starr for another mystery, The Murder in China Basin (1999). [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Onibi
Veteran actor Yoshio Harada ... is, until the gangster world beckons him again. This film was directed by former pinku eiga director Rokuro Mochizuki. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Junk Food
Masashi Yamamoto directs this ... from the land of the rising sun, and a junkie who passes out on Tokyo's circular Yamanote train line. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
No. 3
Writer Song Neung-Han made ... music leads the storyline toward a conclusion set in the 21st Century. Shown at the 1998 Vancouver Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Rainy Dog
Takashi Miike directs this ... pillbox. Something resembling family develops between the three. When the rain stops, they are forced to continue their escape. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Boogie Boy
Mark Dacascos plays Jesse, ... dealers find out where he is. Boogie Boy also stars Frederic Forrest, Emily Lloyd, Traci Lords and Joan Jett. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Bang
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Firing Squad
A woman tries to ... nearly everyone involved finds themselves in grave danger. The Firing Squad stars Kevin Mambo, Regina Williams, and Megahn Perry. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Wild Life
Following up on his ... to end this unwanted adventure is to rescue his boss, Tsumura (Mickey Curtis), from the clutches of the yakuza. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Casino
The Asian crime drama ... much more than he intended to -- and the consequences may have a great impact on the gang war. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Full Impact
Marc Messenger's thriller Full ... hunter who becomes involved in a deadly cat and mouse game with a serial killer he has been investigating. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Bottom Feeders
In this crime comedy, ... team left holding the loot is a target for the police and every other quirky criminal in the area. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
The Manson Family
Filmmaker Jim Van Bebber, ... Underground agreed to finance post-production, and the film received its official European premiere at the 2003 London FrightFest Festival. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
AK-47 Temible Cuermo De Chivo
The Mexican film AK-47 ... of his time, but he uses his skills for evil after suffering continual humiliations from the woman he loves. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Touching Evil: The Lost Boys
The fate of three ... the children to certain death, or taking a daring gamble that just could bring the boys back home safely. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Touching Evil: To Death and Back
When three London hospital ... crafted trap only to discover that he may have inadvertently set himself up to become the killer's latest victim. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Touching Evil: What Amathus Wants
When a mind-altering internet ... D.S. Jonathan Kreitman (Adam Kotz) opts to face his inner demons by taking the law into his own hands. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
This violent comedy is ... straight and narrow, working in a hair salon. However, keeping his nose clean proves to be harder than anticipated. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Pacas de Kilo
A family who has ... honor has been desecrated and violence is a way of live, everyone is bound to a life of lawlessness. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
Infidelity
A middleweight boxing champion ... who thought he left a life of crime behind must journey back into the underworld for one final round. [ best crime films - 1997 ]
El Gato de la Sierra
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American Punks
A young slacker with ... hold responsible for the death of their friend in this micro-budget thriller from Mistress of Seduction director Michael Pacitto. [ best crime films - 1997 ]Supplemental Navigation
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