Best Crime Films of 2002
Dirty Deeds
Directed by David Caesar, ... Barry, but the real blow comes when he learns that one of his own gang members has been deceitful. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Trapped
A mother is caught ... announced as the film's title before it was changed to avoid being confused with the popular television series 24. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Big Trouble
Barry Sonnenfeld directs this ... -- are caught up in a hostage scenario in which the weapon accidentally gets brought aboard a hijacked plan. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Rhapsody
The urban drama Rhapsody ... to a recording contract. Roughneck sets out to get his revenge, and save his brother from Jelly's selfish manipulations. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
29 Palms
Leonardo Ricagni, director of ... both in Germany. The film should not be confused with the 2004 Bruno Dumont picture of the same name. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Swindle
K.C. Bascombe directs Sherilyn ... a bank heist. The situation eventually comes to a head, and the cop must decide between lust and righteousness. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Partners in Action
Armand Assante is an ... may be one last hope of turning the tables if he can just find a good place to hide. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Artworks
A romance between a ... if their lofty dreams are truly worth the price they may have to pay if caught in the act. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Redemption
When a fallen cop ... the redemption that could earn the respect of his son and put him back on the track to righteousness. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
No Good Deed
Based on a story ... continues to manipulate gang leader Tyrone (Stellan Skarsgard), violent thug Hoop (Doug Hutchison), and inside man David (Johnathan Higgins). [ best crime films - 2002 ]
This Thing of Ours
Grandnephew of the famous ... and was scheduled to begin a ten-year prison sentence in August 2003, just weeks after his film is released. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Rip It Off
Misha (Nastassja Kinski) and ... the blood thirsty Russian ex-boyfriends. To complicate matters, Helena's husband gets in on the heist without her knowing it. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Blood Crime
At first, the made-for-cable ... New Zealand under the title The Wrong Man, Blood Crime premiered over the USA Network on September 13, 2002. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Badge
A good-old-boy small-town sheriff ... bankrupt. The film was unable to find a new distributor and premiered on Starz cable on September 7, 2002. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Wisegirls
David Anspaugh's mix of ... information on the mobsters. This mix of gangster film and female bonding screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Narc
Suspended from the police ... it threatens to devour his soul and shatter every preconceived difference he has ever made between cop and criminal. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Empire
A man who has ... dancer and choreographer Franc Reyes; the supporting cast includes Denise Richards, Sonia Braga, Ruben Blades, and rapper Fat Joe. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Night at the Golden Eagle
A pair of elderly ... singing group Sam and Dave), Fayard Nicholas (of the legendary dance team the Nicholas Brothers), and Francesca 'Kitten' Natividad. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Fastlane [TV Series]
Clearly inspired by such ... firmly in cheek, Fastlane proved to be everyone's favorite "guilty pleasure" when the series debuted on September 18, 2002. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Gentleman Bandit
Jordan Alan directs this ... two begin a series of bank robberies before the inevitable battle with the crazed Manny. Also stars Ryan O'Neal. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Hard Word
Three brothers who would ... an affair with his wife, Carol (Rachel Griffiths). The Hard Word marked the directorial debut for writer/director Scott Roberts. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Last Minute
In between the big-budget ... into a life of crime, drugs, and gangsters led by Grimshanks (Tom Bell), where he meets Anna (Emily Corrie). [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Infernal Affairs
As Infernal Affairs opens, ... Mak. Renowned cinematographer Christopher Doyle served as "Visual Consultant." The film was shown at New Directors/New Films in 2003. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Guilt by Association
Based on a true ... prevent her loved ones from suffering any further anguish. Guilt by Association was originally broadcast on March 13, 2002. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Stark Raving Mad
The writing/directing team of ... Foley and Kavan Smith play a couple of pesky FBI agents. Alan Arkin plays cranky club owner Don Partridge. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Hitters
War is brewing between ... police and giving up his life for the mob-but Tony isn't on either side, he is on his own. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Code
French filmmaker Manuel Boursinhac ... Duchaussoy). La Mentale received a theatrical release in France in 2002 before going straight-to-video in the rest of Europe. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Tycoon: A New Russian
Political intrigue and total ... as well as a few government officials. Tycoon premiered to positive reviews at the 2002 Locarno International Film Festival. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Stealing Candy
Mark L. Lester's Stealing ... overcome is that fact that their star has no idea she will be taking part in such a project. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Gamle Mænd i Nye Biler
Lasse Spang Olsen directs ... return to Copenhagen and proceed to rob a bank, capture hostage Mille (Iben Hjejle), and hold up an airport. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Ice Grill
Two diamond thieves realize ... are forced to find another way to unload the diamonds and find a way out of their perilous predicament. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
State Property
One man's efforts to ... the ABM crew and Beans' wife as targets. State Property also stars Memphis Bleek, Omillio Sparks, and Sundy Carter. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Three Marias
Brazilian filmmaker Aluizio Abranches, ... has the assignment of tracking down the crazed Ze des Cobras (Enrique Diaz), who likes to feast on snakes. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Street King
Jon Seda and Mario ... star in this gritty crime drama set against the backdrop of gangland Los Angeles. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Public Enemy
Detective Kang Chul-Choong (Sol ... Jeok (Public Enemy) was directed by Kang Woo-Suk and was shown at the 2002 New York Korean Film Festival. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Random Acts of Violence
In this gritty urban ... a venue for drug trafficking, Isaiah puts his foot down, with dire consequences for himself and his once-secure family. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Capone's Boys
In the Roaring '20s ... Capone's young son, an accusation they compound by robbing the mob safe. Can these adventures possibly have happy endings? [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Urban Task Force
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Dandelion Dead
A man who knows ... both turned up dead, apparently poisoned with arsenic, investigators began to wonder if this was really a mere coincidence. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Dangerous Lady
A beautiful and fearless ... face one final challenge that could either propel them to the ranks of legend or destroy their entire legacy. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
De Judicial A Traficante
A once-honest cop finds ... prepares to give it all up in the name of redeeming himself, and saving his soul from certain destruction. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Desafiando A La Mafia
When an honest cop ... righteousness leads the local gangs to come gunning for him in a tense tale of law-versus-outlaw starring Julio Aldama. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Imperio De Un Traficante
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Killer Cop
TV producers think that ... What the camera captures, however, is a man who has forgotten the law-and his duty to serve and protect. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Tokyo Mafia: Wrath of the Yakuza
When a When a ... can never truly escape your past as loyalties are tested in this thriller starring Dead or Alive's Riki Takeuchi). [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Brother's Keeper
Filmed under the title ... this title was changed at the last minute to avoid confusion with the like-vintage CBS TV-movie My Sister's Keeper. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Gatekeeper
Adam Fields (John Carlos ... 2002 Urbanworld Film Festival and at the 2002 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where it won the Phoenix Award. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Durdy Game
Inspired by true events, ... directed by Mody Mod and stars Tawny Dahl, Janisha Faith, Jay Barron, Najawaun Ali, Tony Roberts, and Karima Holloway. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Eternal Gangstas
Two sworn enemies locked ... devils must face off once again for a bloody battle in which the stakes are raised by the second. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Blade Warrior
In this urban action-drama, ... off a small army of trained swordsmen. Blade Warrior stars Jino Kang, Geoff Phelps, Kirk Fong, and Renee Lynette. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Vampire Clan
Director John Webb and ... of the group chooses his followers. Vampire Clan received its premiere screening at the 2002 Dances With Films Festival. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Shin Jingi no Hakaba
For his fifth or ... over a ten-million-yen loan. Ishimatsu's temper gets the better of him, and causes harm to all close to him. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Paper Soldiers
Following State Property and ... Bleek, and other hip-hop stars. Directed by Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Damon Dash and starring his cousin, actress Stacey Dash. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Lords of the Barrio
Newly married Rudy Canosa ... with, however, when a Miami gangster catches wind of his reuse and comes after him to settle the score. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
The Wall
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Devious Beings
The feature-debut from writer/director ... find themselves in deeper than they ever expected. Devious Beings stars Patrick Van Horn, Kevin Connolly, and Heather McComb. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Bloody Streetz
Gerald K. Barclay's urban ... his way until he falls in love with a woman whose affection makes him second guess his bloodthirsty quest. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Los 2 Compras
A powerful criminal determines ... war on those who would do them harm in hopes of preventing their rivals from gaining the upper hand. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Kaante
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Snitch in New York
Notorious for their status ... snitch, who quickly becomes the most likely, if unconventional, weapon against some of the worst criminals in the state. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Snitch'd
James Cahill's Snitch'd features ... deadly turf war has broken out between rival street gangs who each want to control the school's drug market. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Prison on Fire: Preacher
Sentenced to life in ... ultimately proves effectively convincing in his conviction, and it's not long before Wai has vowed to change his ways. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Menace
L.A. street hustler Brian ... (Jonathan Alvidsen). The two gangs are on a collision course, and Brian and Amy are caught in the middle. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Color of Pain
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Secret Indictment
Dwayne "DC" Coles' crime ... this latest threat to his freedom while still resisting the temptation to return to the life he once led. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
A Sangre Fria
Fernando Saenz, Diana Ferreti, ... of the law will clash with the pride of the streets in the ultimate battle between cop and criminal. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
El Jefe de la mafia
An honest police officer ... it's going to take a miracle for these two men to emerge from the ensuing hail of gunfire alive. [ best crime films - 2002 ]
Barrio 13, Part 2
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Avioneta Colombiana
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Shottas
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Kymani ... to pay for power in a world where to trust equals death and success simply means having more enemies. [ best crime films - 2002 ]Supplemental Navigation
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