Ex-Cons on the Run: A Cinematic Journey Through Crime and Redemption

Description: Eddie Coyle (Robert Mitchum) is a small-time gunrunner who, facing a long prison sentence, becomes an informant for the FBI. His attempt to navigate the criminal underworld while trying to save himself leads to a tragic end.

Fact: The film is often cited as one of the best crime films of the 1970s, known for its gritty realism.

Description: Jack Foley (George Clooney), a charming bank robber, escapes from prison and crosses paths with a U.S. Marshal, Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez). Their cat-and-mouse game blurs the lines between law and lawlessness, as Jack tries to pull off one last heist while evading capture.

Fact: The film was adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel of the same name, and it's known for its stylish direction by Steven Soderbergh.

Description: Leo Handler (Mark Wahlberg) gets out of prison and tries to start anew, but he's drawn back into the world of corruption and crime when he discovers his family's business is involved in illegal activities.

Fact: James Gray, the director, was inspired by real-life events and the corruption in New York City's transit system.

Description: Wilson (Terence Stamp), an ex-con from England, comes to Los Angeles to investigate the death of his daughter. His quest for justice leads him into the criminal underworld, where he uses his old skills to uncover the truth.

Fact: The film's non-linear narrative and fragmented editing style were highly praised.

Description: Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg) leads a team of thieves to steal gold from a former associate who betrayed them. The film showcases their attempt to pull off a heist while dealing with the repercussions of their criminal pasts.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name, but with a new twist on the classic heist story.

Description: In this gripping tale, Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) is a former bank robber from Charlestown, Boston, who tries to go straight after his last heist. However, his past catches up with him, forcing him to navigate between his criminal roots and his desire for a normal life.

Fact: Ben Affleck not only directed and starred in the film but also based the story on Chuck Hogan's novel "Prince of Thieves."

Description: Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) is a family man with a dark secret: he's a hitman for the mob. The film explores his life as he tries to balance his family life with his criminal activities, eventually leading to his downfall.

Fact: Kuklinski was known as "The Iceman" because he allegedly froze his victims to hide the time of death.

Description: Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) works at a Brooklyn bar that serves as a "drop" for mob money. When a robbery goes wrong, Bob's past as a criminal resurfaces, forcing him to confront his history and the dangerous world he thought he'd left behind.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a motorcycle stunt rider who turns to bank robbery to support his child. His criminal past catches up with him, affecting not only his life but also the lives of those around him, including a young cop (Bradley Cooper).

Fact: The film was shot in Schenectady, New York, and features a non-linear narrative structure.

Description: Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim) is a young Arab man sent to prison, where he rises through the ranks of the criminal underworld, learning to survive and thrive. This film explores his transformation from an innocent to a criminal mastermind.

Fact: The film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.