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    Out of Bounds 1986 POSTER

    Out of Bounds

    1986

    English

    5.5

    4

    43%

    43%

    Action

    airport

    bus

    chase

    Crime

    Drama

    heroin

    police

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    Richard Tuggle Richard Tuggle Director Raymond J. Barry Raymond J. Barry as Hurley Glynn Turman Glynn Turman as Lieutenant Delgado Jerry Levine Jerry Levine as Marshall Jeff Kober Jeff Kober as Roy Gaddis
    Farm boy Daryl Cage's parents ship him off to the big city to live with his brother, hoping he will have a better life there. After a baggage mixup at the airport, Daryl finds himself in possession of a drug cache, which a ruthless drug dealer wants back. The dealer murders Daryl's brother and the small town boy ends up all alone in the big city, being pursued by both the drug dealer and the police, who suspect him of the murder.
    Jamaica Inn 1939 POSTER

    Jamaica Inn

    1939

    English

    6.3

    11

    54%

    36%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    kidnapping

    sea

    shipwreck

    smuggling (contraband)

    undercover agent

    Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock Director Robert Newton Robert Newton as Jem Trehearne - Sir Humphrey's Gang Maureen O'Hara Maureen O'Hara as Mary - Joss Merlyn's Niece Basil Radford Basil Radford as Sir Humphrey's Friend Mervyn Johns Mervyn Johns as Thomas - Sir Humphrey's Gang
    In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
    A Better Tomorrow 2018 2018 POSTER

    A Better Tomorrow 2018

    2018

    Chinese

    4.9

    6

    95%

    Action

    brother

    brotherhood

    Crime

    Drama

    prison

    smuggling (contraband)

    Sheng Ding Sheng Ding Director Suet Lam Suet Lam as Ha Ge Talu Wang Talu Wang as Ma Ke Yue Wu Yue Wu as Pi Jin Eric Tsang Eric Tsang as Prisoner
    A former smuggler attempts to start his life anew and repair his relationship with his estranged brother after his release from prison.
    The Scorpion with Two Tails 1982 POSTER

    The Scorpion with Two Tails

    1982

    Italian

    4.4

    3

    Crime

    etruscan

    Horror

    murder

    Mystery

    smuggling (contraband)

    whodunit

    zombie

    Sergio Martino Sergio Martino Director John Saxon John Saxon as Arthur Barnard Elvire Audray Elvire Audray as Joan Barnard Paolo Malco Paolo Malco as Mike Grant Van Johnson Van Johnson as Mulligan - Joan's father
    An archeologist's wife has recurring nightmares about ritual killings in an Etruscan tomb while her husband is away excavating a lost temple. After a phone call where she is forced to listen to him being murdered, she travels to the excavation site to solve the mystery of his death.
    True North 2006 POSTER

    True North

    2006

    English

    6.8

    4

    82%

    76%

    bankrupt

    Drama

    drowning

    illegal immigration

    scotland

    ship

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    Steve Hudson Steve Hudson Director Pat Kiernan Pat Kiernan as Henri Peter Mullan Peter Mullan as Riley Steven Robertson Steven Robertson as The Cook Gary Lewis Gary Lewis as The Skipper
    The crew of a bankrupt Scottish trawler turn to smuggling illegal immigrants over the stormy waters of the North Sea.
    Parachute Jumper 1933 POSTER

    Parachute Jumper

    1933

    English

    6.4

    6

    17%

    17%

    Action

    bodyguard

    chauffeur

    Crime

    Drama

    friendship

    gangster

    great depression

    smuggling (contraband)

    Alfred E. Green Alfred E. Green Director George Chandler George Chandler as Chauffeur Harry C. Bradley Harry C. Bradley as Man in Society for Prohibition Enforcement Office Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Marine Bette Davis Bette Davis as Patricia 'Alabama' Brent
    An Air Force washout and his buddy room with a pretty young lady. Desperate for jobs during the Depression, they finally land employment with the mob.
    Border Incident 1949 POSTER

    Border Incident

    1949

    English

    7.0

    6

    california

    Crime

    Drama

    film noir

    Film-Noir

    illegal immigration

    quicksand

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    undocumented immigrant

    Anthony Mann Anthony Mann Director Jack Lambert Jack Lambert as Chuck Martin Garralaga Martin Garralaga as Col. Rafael Alvarado Fred Graham Fred Graham as Leathercoat with Motorcycle Howard Da Silva Howard Da Silva as Owen Parkson
    The story concerns two agents, one Mexican (PJF) and one American, who are tasked to stop the smuggling of Mexican migrant workers across the border to California. The two agents go undercover, one as a poor migrant.
    Topkapi 1964 POSTER

    Topkapi

    1964

    English

    6.9

    19

    95%

    68%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    caper

    Comedy

    Crime

    greece

    museum

    smuggling (contraband)

    theft

    Thriller

    Jules Dassin Jules Dassin Director Peter Ustinov Peter Ustinov as Arthur Simon Simpson Robert Morley Robert Morley as Cedric Page Melina Mercouri Melina Mercouri as Elizabeth Lipp Maximilian Schell Maximilian Schell as Walter Harper
    Arthur Simon Simpson is a small-time crook biding his time in Greece. One of his potential victims turns out to be a gentleman thief planning to steal the emerald-encrusted dagger of the Mehmed II from Istanbul's Topkapi Museum.
    Quills 2000 POSTER

    Quills

    2000

    English

    7.2

    45

    75%

    83%

    Action

    asylum

    based on play or musical

    Biography

    Drama

    french revolution

    marquis de sade

    paris, france

    smuggling (contraband)

    Philip Kaufman Philip Kaufman Director Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix as Coulmier Jamie Beddard Jamie Beddard as Lunatic at Play Kate Winslet Kate Winslet as Madeleine Michael Caine Michael Caine as Royer-Collard
    In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.
    Contraband 2012 POSTER

    Contraband

    2012

    English

    6.4

    83

    50%

    57%

    Action

    Adventure

    contrebande

    Crime

    criminal

    Drama

    head wound

    Mystery

    security guard

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    Baltasar Kormákur Baltasar Kormákur Director J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons as Captain Camp Mark Wahlberg Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday Kirk Bovill Kirk Bovill as Crew Member Kate Beckinsale Kate Beckinsale as Kate Farraday
    When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
    The Punisher 2004 POSTER

    The Punisher

    2004

    English

    6.4

    179

    30%

    63%

    Action

    Adventure

    chain

    Crime

    Drama

    Romance

    smuggling (contraband)

    submachine gun

    superhero

    Thriller

    twin brother

    undercover

    Jonathan Hensleigh Jonathan Hensleigh Director Jim Meskimen Jim Meskimen as Accountant #1 John Travolta John Travolta as Howard Saint Josh Thomas Josh Thomas as NBC Newscaster Will Patton Will Patton as Quentin Glass
    When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are slaughtered, he becomes 'the Punisher' -- a ruthless vigilante willing to go to any length to avenge his family.
    Mediterranea 2015 POSTER

    Mediterranea

    2015

    Italian

    6.6

    5

    90%

    53%

    Action

    africa

    Drama

    illegal immigration

    italy

    smuggling (contraband)

    Jonas Carpignano Jonas Carpignano Director Koudous Seihon Koudous Seihon as Ayiva Michele Bovalino Michele Bovalino as Gemelli Pio Amato Pio Amato as Pio Rihanna Rihanna as Self
    Ayiva recently left his home in Burkina Faso in search of a way to provide for his sister and his daughter. He takes advantage of his position in an illegal smuggling operation to get himself and his best friend Abas off of the continent. Ayiva adapts to life in Italy, but when tensions with the local community rise, things become increasingly dangerous. Determined to make his new situation work he attempts to weather the storm, but it has its costs.
    Babylon A.D. 2008 POSTER

    Babylon A.D.

    2008

    English

    5.5

    93

    7%

    26%

    Action

    Adventure

    baby

    Crime

    Fantasy

    future

    pregnancy

    Sci-Fi

    secret

    smuggling (contraband)

    submarine

    Thriller

    Mathieu Kassovitz Mathieu Kassovitz Director Mark Strong Mark Strong as Finn Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh as Sister Rebeka Charlotte Rampling Charlotte Rampling as The High Priestess Vin Diesel Vin Diesel as Toorop
    A veteran-turned-mercenary is hired to take a young woman with a secret from post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe to New York City.
    Traffic 2000 POSTER

    Traffic

    2000

    English

    7.5

    107

    93%

    85%

    Action

    Crime

    daughter

    Drama

    drug abuse

    drug dealer

    drug smuggling

    mother

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    Steven Soderbergh Steven Soderbergh Director Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid as Arnie Metzger Mike Siegel Mike Siegel as DEA Representative Luis Guzmán Luis Guzmán as Ray Castro Salma Hayek Salma Hayek as Rosario
    An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
    Saigon 1947 POSTER

    Saigon

    1947

    English

    6.2

    3

    Crime

    deception

    Drama

    dying man

    Film-Noir

    orient

    saigon

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    vietnam

    Leslie Fenton Leslie Fenton Director Philip Ahn Philip Ahn as Boss Merchant William Yip William Yip as Cafe Proprietor Luther Adler Luther Adler as Lt. Keon Luis Van Rooten Luis Van Rooten as Simon
    After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.
    French Kiss 1995 POSTER

    French Kiss

    1995

    English

    6.6

    35

    48%

    75%

    Action

    airport

    canadian

    Comedy

    countryside

    Drama

    friendship

    paris, france

    Romance

    smuggling (contraband)

    Lawrence Kasdan Lawrence Kasdan Director Jean Reno Jean Reno as Inspector Jean-Paul Cardon Meg Ryan Meg Ryan as Kate Kevin Kline Kevin Kline as Luc Teyssier Clément Sibony Clément Sibony as Pouting Boy
    After her fiancee admits to infidelity while on a business trip in France, a woman attempts to get her lover back and marry him by traveling to Paris despite her crippling fear of flying. On the way she unwittingly smuggles something of value that has a charming crook chasing her across France as she chases after her future husband.
    Back in the U.S.S.R. 1992 POSTER

    Back in the U.S.S.R.

    1992

    English

    4.9

    6

    corruption

    Crime

    Drama

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    Deran Sarafian Deran Sarafian Director Frank Whaley Frank Whaley as Archer Boris Romanov Boris Romanov as Father Peter Ravil Isyanov Ravil Isyanov as Georgi Roman Polanski Roman Polanski as Kurilov
    A vacationing American and a sultry Russian thief lead police and smugglers on a deadly chase through Moscow.
    Hot Pursuit 1987 POSTER

    Hot Pursuit

    1987

    English

    5.8

    18

    44%

    Action

    boat

    chase

    Comedy

    girlfriend

    rescue

    smuggling (contraband)

    Steven Lisberger Steven Lisberger Director Keith David Keith David as Alphonso Monte Markham Monte Markham as Bill Cronenberg Ben Stiller Ben Stiller as Chris Honeywell John Cusack John Cusack as Dan Bartlett
    High school student Dan Bartlett misses the plane he was supposed to be on with his rich girlfriend and her family on the way to a Caribbean vacation during a school break. He flies there alone, and runs into a series of characters and misadventures as he tries to catch up.
    The Business 2005 POSTER

    The Business

    2005

    English

    6.6

    12

    57%

    84%

    Action

    coast guard

    cocaine

    Crime

    Drama

    drug dealer

    drug smuggling

    hit-and-run

    smuggling (contraband)

    Thriller

    Nick Love Nick Love Director Georgina Chapman Georgina Chapman as Carly Danny Dyer Danny Dyer as Frankie Geoff Bell Geoff Bell as Sammy Linda Henry Linda Henry as Shirley
    During the '80s, a young man named Frankie dreams of escaping London's South East region, and his mother's thug of a boyfriend gives him just the opportunity. After beating up the abusive beau, Frankie runs off to Spain, where he lands a job delivering a package to the dapper Playboy Charlie, a gangster who takes him under his wing. Working as Charlie's driver, Frankie is immersed in a world of fast cars and pretty women -- but all the excess could be his undoing.
    Law of the Border 1967 POSTER

    Law of the Border

    1967

    Turkish

    6.7

    8

    50%

    50%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    feudality

    sheep

    smuggling (contraband)

    turkey

    Lütfi Akad Lütfi Akad Director Ahmet Danyal Topatan Ahmet Danyal Topatan as (as Danyal Topatan) Fikret Hakan Fikret Hakan as Mehmet Ahmet Türkan Soray Türkan Soray as (voice) Kartal Tibet Kartal Tibet as (voice)
    In Deliviran, a village near Urfa close to the Syrian border, Hidir’s chief is involved in smuggling and gets shot. Hidir tries to stay out of illegal activities but circumstances contrive to push him in the opposite direction until he accepts to take a herd of sheep across the border.
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