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Crime, Inc. (1945)

“SO TRUE...SO REVEALING...THEY THREW IT'S AUTHOR IN JAIL!”

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Plot

In the shadowy underworld of the city, a defiant mobster, Bugs Kelley, resists the iron grip of "Crime Inc.", a syndicate that orchestrates organized crime with corporate precision. Fanning the flames of his rebellion, Kelley boldly snatches Tony Marlowe, a key figure in the syndicate's power structure, for a daring ransom. Meanwhile, Mike Egan, a truth-seeking reporter with a heart for justice, unexpectedly finds himself entangled with Kelley's sister, Betty, a sultry nightclub singer. As their relationship deepens, Kelley reveals the intricate web of crime to Egan, becoming an unexpected informant. Despite the relentless pursuit of the syndicate by District Attorney Dixon and a Grand Jury, Crime Inc. remains a step ahead, infiltrating the justice system with its tendrils of corruption, even ensnaring Dixon's secretary and high-ranking police detectives. The syndicate ruthlessly extinguishes any potential whistle-blowers or threats, leaving a trail of cold-blooded murders in its wake, with even D.A. Dixon and Kelley ultimately becoming victims of its merciless wrath. However, the syndicate's reign of terror meets its end when a clandestine meeting of its board, plotting the demise of Jim and Betty, is covertly recorded. The shocking revelation of Wayne Clark, the respected head of the crime commission, as the puppet master of the whole operation sends shockwaves through the city. With the syndicate's head exposed, Jim and Betty finally escape the clutches of their would-be assassins, their future now filled with the promise of love and freedom.

Where to watch Crime, Inc.?

Crime, Inc. is a drama movie featuring Leo Carrillo.

Crime, Inc. is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on The Film Detective.

It is also possible to buy Crime, Inc. on Amazon Video.