Best Crime Films of 1999
Simpatico
Old rivalries lead to ... with this film; he also adapted the screenplay (in collaboration with David Nicholls) from the play by Sam Shepard. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Cookie's Fortune
Robert Altman directed this ... plot lines with relaxed grace, and features an impressive cast, including Ned Beatty, Lyle Lovett, and Courtney B. Vance. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Entrapment
After a long career ... playing the male lead, Sean Connery also co-produced this film; the supporting cast includes Ving Rhames and Maury Chaykin. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
White River
Two small-time crooks find ... distribution in Eastern Europe and South America, and made its American premiere as a cable television feature in 2001. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Thomas Crown Affair
When a priceless Monet ... of the same name starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway; Dunaway appears in the new film as Crown's analyst. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Lansky
Scripted by David Mamet, ... youth, when he was just another Jewish immigrant, and chronicles his rise from petty gambler to powerful crime lord. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Limey
Two actors best known ... features, along with Stamp and Fonda, two other notable 60's actors in supporting roles, Barry Newman and Joe Dallesandro. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Gloria
Director Sidney Lumet has ... Coincidentally, this would make the film very similar to the Brazilian Central Station, released at virtually the same time. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Payback
Porter (Mel Gibson) is ... the pseudonym, Richard Stark. The same novel served as the basis for John Boorman's Point Blank starring Lee Marvin. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Money Kings
Peter Falk, Lauren Holly, ... gone too far -- but what can he do to stop him without endangering the lives of his family? [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Runner
A young man with ... Vegas underworld is enlivened by a few unusual plot twists and bizarre set pieces (including Goodman's mechanical attack dog). [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery
Diamonds may be a ... Frank, FBI agent Royce (Rip Torn) is on the case and determined to crack the "perfect crime" wide open. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Hitman's Run
A mafia triggerman turns ... Witness Protection Program. He begins to realize, however, that his new guardians are just as deadly as his foes. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Lost Son
The Lost Son brings ... sums up the thrust of the film: a silent boy urinating on the corpse of one of his torturers. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Kiss Toledo Goodbye
A man makes some ... of Kevin's stories about wiseguys, exploding limos, and Wendy -- and Kevin's co-workers have been wondering where he's been. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Pros & Cons
In this comedy, a ... on the people who sent them there. Pros & Cons also stars Julie Warner, Darren McGavin, and David Rasche. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Ordinary Decent Criminal
Ordinary Decent Criminal is ... The impressive cast includes Kevin Spacey, Linda Fiorentino, and Peter Mullan, the tragic hero of My Name is Joe. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
No Tomorrow
Rap star Master P ... realize that several of the players have hidden agendas. No Tomorrow also features a cameo by singer Jerry Vale. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Earthly Possessions
Susan Sarandon stars in ... she suddenly gets a lot more adventure than she bargained for when she's taken hostage during a bank robbery. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Boss of Bosses
Paul Castellano was once ... Ruscio as Carlo Gambino. Boss of Bosses was first aired on the TNT cable network on June 3, 2001. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Excellent Cadavers
A noble judge attempts ... don't fall prey to the ruthless racketeering of a criminal organization whose power is only exceeded by their brutality. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Final Voyage
Modern-day pirates and a ... ship meets its fate at the bottom of the ocean. Final Voyage also stars Claudia Christian and Jonathan Fuller. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Spanish Judges
One day Jack (Matthew ... are called into question. Was this Jack's plan all along, or did Jamie have something to do with it? [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
A surreal crime drama ... their own well-documented obsession with Asian culture. Ghost Dog was screened in competition at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Thick As Thieves
Two self-styled criminal masterminds ... interested in Mackin's method of operation. Thick As Thieves received its world premiere at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Forever Mine
Writer/director Paul Schrader explored ... former Alan's obsession with Ella blooms anew. Forever Mine was screened in competition at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Inferno
In this suspense thriller, ... him dead. Inferno was also released under the title Pilgrim, and features Armin Mueller-Stahl, Daniel Kash, and Lisa Owen. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Two Hands
Action and comedy are ... This slam-bang entertainment was an uncharacteristic entry in the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, where it received its U.S. premiere. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Best Laid Plans
Absolutely nobody is who ... ritzy house where he's staying will play a major role in their bid to leave behind dead-end Tropico forever. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Franck Spadone
Richard Bean directs this ... sleep with a wizened, corpulent don. Spadone decides to take matters into his own hands to save his love. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Criminal Lovers
French bad boy director ... exploration of the pitch-black corners of the soul. This film was screened at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Life Tastes Good
Asian-American playwright Philip Kan ... inevitable. Life Tastes Good was shown as part of the American Spectrum series at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Liar's Poker
Murder, revenge, and sex ... Jack's desperate wife looks to exact her own revenge. Scheming and intrigue eventually boils over into a bloody confrontation. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Black Angel 2
One-time cartoonist, screenwriter, 'roman ... stunning as ever. Black Angel Vol. 2 had its international premiere at the 1999 International Film Festival in Rotterdam. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Bobby G. Can't Swim
John-Luke Montias makes a ... ocean. Bobby G. Can't Swim received an enthusiastic response in its screening at the 1999 Santa Barbara Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Smart Money
In this tense drama, ... freedom -- and his new girlfriend Rachel (Lira Angel) decides she doesn't want to be involved with a jailbird? [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Veteranos
Jesse Borrego and members ... local "veterano" for help. Directors Jose Quiroz and Ed Quiroz also helmed DarkRoom Familia's previous direct-to-video release Penitentiary Chances. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Ballistic Kiss
Martial arts star Donnie ... her. Satsat Yan, Tiutiu Mo was Donnie Yen's second directorial assignment, following the period drama Legend of the Wolf. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Shabondama Elegy
This transnational production featuring ... boss agrees only if she engages in kinky sex with him. The deal seems set until unforeseen events occur. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Bullets Over Summer
One of Hong Kong's ... inevitable return, resulting in gunplay and stylized over-the-top violence. This film was screened at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Mission
Veteran Hong Kong director ... boss Fat Chung (Wong Tin-lan) had order the hit. This film was screened at the 2000 Berlin Film Festival. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Fallen Angel
Lust, jealousy, and murder ... actor include The Wedding Party, one of the first films for Robert De Niro and director Brian De Palma. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
The Imitators
A group of thieves ... in the U.S. by Troma Team Pictures in a decided change of pace from their usual outrageous exploitation items. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Statistic
Lawrence Page directs and ... up their life of crime and find honest work, but that proves to be more difficult than they imagined. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Insane Clown Posse: Big Money Hustla$ - The Movie
Everybody's favorite Faygo-swilling evil-clown ... by wrestler Mick Foley, blaxplotation legend Rudy Ray Moore, punk rock pioneers the Misfits, and comic actor Harland Williams. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Colorz of Rage
A mixed-race couple confront ... is worth all the trouble. Colorz of Rage also features hip-hop star Redman and R&B singer Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
El Circulo Vicioso
Six childhood friends with ... partner, Mellizo formulates a complex plan that will give Ingeniero a taste of his own medicine and then some. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Winner Takes All
A pair of childhood ... the pair are soon drawn toward an explosive confrontation that will test both their friendship and their survival instincts. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
Super Car Criminals
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Todo el poder
Directed by Fernando Sariņana, ... remember, the film itself was inspired by Sariņana's personal experience with urban crime oftentimes perpetrated by the police themselves. [ best crime films - 1999 ]
