• "Cop Car" (2015): Directed by Jon Watts, this minimalist thriller follows two kids who find an abandoned cop car, leading them to uncover a shocking crime orchestrated by a corrupt sheriff.
• "The Seven-Ups" (1973): Starring Roy Scheider, this mystery-thriller involves an unscrupulous detective solving a series of kidnappings targeting mafia figures.
• "Love and a .45" (1994): A stylish blue-collar thriller about a small-time stick-up artist who goes on the run with his fiancée after killing two dirty cops.
• "Den of Thieves" (2018): Gerard Butler and Pablo Schreiber star in this modern take on "Heat," pitting an elite crime task force against a gang of ex-military bank robbers.
• "Cop Land" (1997): Directed by James Mangold, this dramatic thriller follows a meek sheriff who must expose the dark underbelly of a town populated by NYPD officers.
• "Trance" (2013): Directed by Danny Boyle, this twisty thriller involves a criminal tasking a hypnotherapist with extracting the location of a stolen painting from an amnesiac thief.
• "Stander" (2003): Based on the true story of a South African police officer turned bank robber, this film stars Thomas Jane and focuses on his criminal activities
• Bottle Rocket: This is a 1996 American crime comedy film directed by Wes Anderson in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, and Robert Musgrave1. The film follows three friends who plan a series of small robberies and end up on the run. Though it wasn't a commercial success, it received critical acclaim and launched the careers of Anderson and the Wilson brothers1.
• Following: This is a 1998 British independent neo-noir crime thriller film written, produced, directed, photographed, and edited by Christopher Nolan in his feature film directorial debut. The film tells the story of a young writer who follows strangers around London and gets drawn into a criminal underworld3. It was made on a very low budget and showcases Nolan's early directorial style.

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• "Breathless" (1960) by Jean-Luc Godard: This film follows a small-time criminal on the run after stealing a car and killing a police officer.
• "The 400 Blows" (1959) by François Truffaut: This semi-autobiographical film tells the story of a young boy who delves into a life of petty crime.
• "Shoot the Piano Player" (1960) by François Truffaut: This film involves a pianist who helps his brother escape from gangsters, leading to a series of violent events.
• "Purple Noon" (1960) by René Clément: An adaptation of "The Talented Mr. Ripley," this film follows a young man who becomes involved in a crime spree.=
• "Les Vampires" (1915-1916) by Louis Feuillade: Although predating the French New Wave, this silent film serial about a journalist investigating a criminal network is often cited as an influence on the movement.