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Publisher
McFarland
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
"This collection offers a sociological analysis of race, class, and gender stereotypes within crime media. Essays discuss particular examples of inequalities and stereotypes, consider the implications of such portrayals, and demonstrate how they influence the public's expectations and beliefs about real-world crime"--Provided by publisher
3) The big easy
Series
Publisher
Trimark Home Video
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
A criminal's murder triggers a bloody gangland drug war. A saucy blend of New Orleans nightlife, romance and suspense.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham₂s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya₂s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome has no choice but to team up to take Roman down.
5) Rob the mob
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A thrilling and poignant crime-thriller about two lovers whose daring heists of Mafia social clubs result in a discovery that could forever change the face of organized crime in America. The film is based on the true story of Thomas and Rosemarie Uva.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the aftermath of the deadly showdown that freed Harlan County from the Crowder family crime reign, U.S. Marshall Raylan Givens must now take on even greater criminal forces looking to seize power--including hell-bent nemesis Boyd Crowder and new adversary Mags Bennett"--Container
7) Money train
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
John and Charlie are partners and foster brothers who work as transit cops on the New York subway. Both are quick-witted, quick-fisted and in love with the same woman. Their sibling rivalry goes over the top when Charlie decides to rob the "money train"--The heavily guarded revenue train that collects millions of dollars from the subway booths
Publisher
Monterey Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The eerie tale of murder and revenge is faithfully brought to life in this atmospheric drama. The film contains period clothing, as well, as setting. Creepy background music in combination with excellent acting makes this film effective
9) The escapist
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
After a break-in attempt where his wife is killed, Denis dedicates his life to finding the killer at the expense of being sent to prison himself
11) Baby driver
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When a getaway driver is persuaded into working for a crime boss, he finds himself partaking in an operation that is doomed to fail.
15) Black mass
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In 1970s South Boston, FBI agent John Connolly persuades Irish mobster Jimmy Bulger to collaborate with the FBI in order to eliminate their common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most ruthless and dangerous gangsters in Boston history.
16) Our man Flint
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Secret agent Derek Flint fights an evil organization called Galaxy which has learned how to send icebergs crashing into the Mediterranean, to flood whole valleys and to cause volcanoes to erupt
17) Survivor
Publisher
Alchemy
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A Foreign Service Officer newly posted to the American embassy in London is charged with stopping terrorists from getting into the US. After surviving a vicious attack on the embassy, she finds herself framed for crimes she didn't commit and racing to elude assassins while trying to clear her name and stop a large-scale terrorist attack set for New Year's Eve.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006, c2005
Language
English
Description
Needing to keep his honor-bound commitment, Texas ranch foreman Pete returns the body of illegal Mexican immigrant ranch-hand Melquiades Estrada to his preferred resting place in the Mexican wilderness. Estrada had been accidentally shot by Mike, a newly-arrived U.S. border patrolman. Pete forces Mike to participate in his cross-country ritual of duty -- a voyage filled with revenge and redemption that will change both men forever -- and bring some...
19) Stand up guys
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
A pair of aging stickup men try to get the old gang back together for one last hurrah before one of the guys takes his last assignment - to kill his comrade
20) XXX
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Xander is a notorious underground thrill-seeker who, until now, has been deemed untouchable by the law. But when he goes over the line with his latest stunt, he's faced with two options - either infiltrate a ruthless Russian crime ring for the government, or go to jail. Xander turns spy and now this new breed of secret agent is out to take down the enemies of justice with his own style of no-holds-barred action.
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