Top 10 crime films about scams and corruption

The forbidden romance of the criminal world has long attracted viewers. The whistling of bullets, frantic chases and the struggle for power make the heart beat faster. Stories about the mafia, gangsters, mercenaries, swindlers and schemers will allow you to feel the most intense feelings.

Victoria (2015)

A cute girl named Victoria is a young Spanish girl who dances in a Berlin nightclub. At the next party, she meets local guys – Sonne, Boxer, Blinker and Fus. They quickly find a common language. As it turns out later, Victoria’s new friends need to deal with one important, extremely dangerous story.

It’s simple: you need to carry out a cunning operation full of dangers. And since the one who was supposed to be the driver is too drunk, they decide that Victoria would be suitable for this role.

Baby Driver (2017)

An American action film directed by British director Edgar Wright, it tells the classic story of a robbery gone wrong. A young talented transporter, known as the Kid, collaborates with professional robbers.

He loves danger, speed and stylish music. And if the Kid is driving, the police have no chance. One day he meets a girl with whom he falls in love. The kid wants to leave the dangerous game in order to be able to live a normal life with his chosen one.

American Made (2017)

The film is based on a true story and follows the life of Barry Seal, a former TWA airline pilot who became a drug smuggler in the late 1980s and was later recruited by the DEA.

Barry Sel became the youngest Boeing 747 pilot in 1966, but his career as a civilian pilot did not work out. The loss of his license led to Barry becoming involved with the Medellin cartel and becoming an important link in drug trafficking from Latin America to the United States. Soon he also becomes a courier for the CIA, which was very concerned about the growing influence of the Communists in the region.

Hell or High Water (2016)

Toby and Tanner are two brothers from a poor Texas family. Their mother recently died. When it becomes clear that there is not enough money to pay creditors, and soon they will have to part with their father’s old farm, Tanner invites his brother Toby to restore justice at any cost.

To pay off the mortgage on the family ranch, the guys carry out robberies of several small banks in Texas. The investigation begins with the rangers, led by the almost retired Hamilton, who is going to personally put the arrogant bandits behind bars and thereby adequately celebrate his retirement.

The crime thriller, which tells the story of the work of an undercover special agent, is based on real events. The plot is based on the autobiography of Robert Mazur himself.

The events take place in the USA in the 80s of the last century. Robert Mazur worked successfully as a customs agent for many years. The government holds secret agent training camps in Florida and announces a new operation. According to her plan, Agent Mazur must go to the very heart of the drug cartel to get close to Pablo Escabar and detain him.

But it’s not so simple, because an experienced drug lord only allows a select few to approach him. Robert agrees to the dangerous operation of his life and prepares for the mission with his new partner, who will soon play the role of his bride.

The Hateful Eight (2015)

Who can unite a cowboy, a bounty hunter, an escorted prisoner, a former general and an executioner, who, by force of circumstances, find themselves under one roof? Of course, Quentin Tarantino!

But this motley crew of characters really is completely appropriate for its time – the civil war has recently ended and each of them has nothing to lose. Weather conditions do not allow them to part ways with the world. And the haberdashery shop instantly turns into a club of interests, where everyone will find a reason for discussion or a fight.

Irrational Man (2015)

The events take place in a small university town located in the American state of Rhode Island. Philosophy professor Abe Lucas doesn’t feel good about his new job. He is in a state of existential crisis. He becomes so disappointed in life that he even tries to play Russian roulette.

Gradually, Abe begins to develop a relationship with student Jill Pollard, despite the fact that she already has a boyfriend. During this period, he also finds himself in a romantic relationship with his colleague, teacher Rita Richard – a married woman who is not happy with her marriage.

Focus (2015)

The film tells the story of a very smart and experienced swindler named Nick. His main talent is the ability to get people to do what needs to be done. One day his heart is captured by a young and very beautiful girl, Jess.

She also wanted to have a lot of money and do practically nothing for it. Therefore, the girl asked to become an apprentice to the scammer. They complement each other so much that they create a unique tandem. But, as everyone knows, love relationships always interfere with business.

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

The film tells how a journey on one of the most luxurious trains in Europe, where only the richest people can get access, suddenly turns into one of the most stylish and fascinating mysteries in history.

The film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel Murder on the Orient Express tells the story of thirteen train passengers, each of whom is under suspicion. The best detective in the world, Hercule Poirot, is called to investigate this case. The task for Poirot becomes more complicated – all passengers, without exception, could have a reason to commit murder.

The Accountant (2016)

The film is about accountant Christian Wulff. Despite the fact that he suffered from autism as a child, he is now a mathematical genius. His job is to conduct financial audits for dangerous clients: mafiosi, corrupt officials, drug dealers and other influential scum.

When the US Treasury Department’s crime-fighting unit begins to track him, Christian decides to find a law-abiding client to throw law enforcement officers off the scent.

ЧИТАТИ ЩЕ