Tag: Crime
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CHOPPER
“Chopper” is a 2000 Australian crime film directed by Andrew Dominik. It’s an unflinching biographical drama that chronicles the life of Mark “Chopper” Read, a notorious criminal and author whose life was marked by violence, chaos, and an enigmatic charm. The film opens with Mark “Chopper” Read (played by Eric Bana) as he is serving…
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SEXY BEAST
“Sexy Beast,” directed by Jonathan Glazer in 2000, is an intense British crime thriller that explores themes of masculinity, power, and the consequences of a life of crime. The film boasts a stellar cast that includes Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, and Amanda Redman. The story centers around Gary “Gal” Dove (Ray Winstone), a…
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A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN
The 1971 film “A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,,” sometimes referred to as “Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,” directed by Lucio Fulci, is a suspenseful Italian Giallo film that delves into the dark corners of the human mind and blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Set in London during the early 1970s, the story…
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DRUGSTORE COWBOY
“Drugstore Cowboy” is a gritty and intense drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 1989. Set in the 1970s, the movie delves into the dark and dangerous world of drug addiction and crime. It follows the life of Bob Hughes, played by Matt Dillon, a skilled and charismatic drug addict who leads…
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MISTER FREEDOM
“Mister Freedom” is a 1969 satirical film directed by William Klein that parodies American politics and culture. The film follows the adventures of a superhero named Mister Freedom (played by John Abbey), who is sent to France to defend American interests against a group of left-wing radicals. Mister Freedom is a larger-than-life figure dressed in…
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