Top 10 Crime Films: Hot Pursuit

Description: Gene Hackman stars as Popeye Doyle, a tough New York cop on the trail of a French heroin smuggler. The film's famous car chase scene epitomizes the intensity of a hot pursuit.

Fact: The car chase was filmed without permits, leading to numerous near-misses and real-life chaos. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hackman.

Description: This film follows Dr. Richard Kimble, who is wrongly convicted of his wife's murder and escapes to find the real killer. The relentless pursuit by U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard makes this a quintessential hot pursuit movie.

Fact: Harrison Ford did most of his own stunts, including the famous scene where he jumps off the dam. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning for Best Supporting Actor for Tommy Lee Jones.

Description: A cat-and-mouse game between a professional thief and a determined detective unfolds in Los Angeles. The film's bank heist and subsequent chase scenes are legendary in the genre.

Fact: The diner scene between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino was the first time these two acting giants shared the screen. The film was shot on location in LA, adding to its gritty realism.

Description: Two detectives, one new to the city and one about to retire, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. The film's dark, gritty atmosphere and the race against time to catch the killer make it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film's ending was kept a secret from most of the cast and crew until the last day of shooting. The movie was initially rated NC-17 but was edited to receive an R rating.

Description: Three LAPD officers investigate a series of murders and corruption in 1950s Los Angeles. The film's intricate plot and the detectives' pursuit of justice in a corrupt system make it a standout.

Fact: The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two. The screenplay was adapted from James Ellroy's novel of the same name.

Description: A quadriplegic ex-detective and a rookie cop team up to catch a serial killer leaving forensic clues. The film's focus on the urgency of solving the case before the next victim is taken makes it a compelling entry.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Jeffery Deaver. Angelina Jolie won a Golden Globe for her role in this film.

Description: In this modern take on the classic "Infernal Affairs," a cop goes undercover in the Irish mob, while a mobster infiltrates the police. The film's intense pursuit of truth and identity is gripping.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. The movie was adapted from the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film follows the investigation by two journalists and a cartoonist as they try to unmask the elusive murderer. The film captures the frustration and obsession of the chase.

Fact: David Fincher used real police files and interviews to ensure accuracy. The film's title sequence was designed to mimic the killer's own ciphers.

Description: Two private detectives investigate the disappearance of a young girl in Boston, leading them into a web of crime and moral dilemmas. The film's twists and turns keep the pursuit hot and unpredictable.

Fact: This was Ben Affleck's directorial debut. Casey Affleck, who stars in the film, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: A disgraced journalist and a hacker with a dark past team up to solve a 40-year-old murder mystery. The film's relentless investigation and the race against time to find the killer make it a thrilling watch.

Fact: The film's title sequence was designed by Tim Miller, who later directed "Deadpool." The movie was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Rooney Mara.