Top 10 Detective Films Set in the Slums

Description: This classic film follows two NYPD detectives as they track a French heroin smuggler through the gritty streets of New York, including its less affluent neighborhoods. It's a landmark in detective cinema for its realism and intensity.

Fact: The famous car chase scene was shot without permits, adding to its raw, unscripted feel.

Description: This Brazilian film captures the rise of organized crime in Rio's favelas, following the lives of two boys from childhood to adulthood, one becoming a photographer, the other a drug lord. It's a raw, unflinching look at life in the slums, making it a must-watch for any detective thriller enthusiast.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Rio's City of God slum, using many local residents as extras. It was also nominated for four Academy Awards.

Description: This neo-noir film, based on Frank Miller's graphic novels, presents a city where the line between good and evil is blurred, with many stories set in the slums. Its stark, black-and-white visuals and detective narratives make it a unique entry.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely on green screen, with the backgrounds digitally added later.

Description: While set in Boston, the film delves into the criminal underworld, with scenes in poorer neighborhoods, as two men on opposite sides of the law infiltrate each other's organizations. It's a modern classic in detective storytelling.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film.

Description: Set in a dystopian Paris where the slums have been walled off, this French action thriller follows a cop and a parkour expert as they attempt to stop a bomb from detonating. The film's setting and high-octane action make it a standout in the detective genre.

Fact: The film popularized parkour in cinema, and its sequel, "District 13: Ultimatum," was released in

Description: This Brazilian film follows a special police unit in Rio de Janeiro as they combat crime in the favelas. It's a gritty portrayal of the fight against corruption and drug trafficking, with a focus on the personal lives of the officers involved.

Fact: The film was initially banned in Brazil due to its depiction of police brutality but later became a massive hit.

Description: An Indonesian action film where a SWAT team is trapped in a high-rise controlled by a ruthless drug lord. While not a traditional detective story, the film's setting in a slum-like environment and the investigation into the building's criminal activities make it relevant.

Fact: The film was Gareth Evans' breakout hit, leading to a sequel, "The Raid 2," in

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai who becomes a contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" involves elements of mystery and crime, making it a fitting addition to this list. It explores themes of corruption, survival, and the quest for a better life.

Fact: The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was shot in the real slums of Mumbai.

Description: A South Korean film based on true events, it follows detectives in a small town as they investigate a series of murders. The film's setting in rural Korea, which can be seen as a kind of slum, and its focus on police work make it a compelling watch.

Fact: Directed by Bong Joon-ho, who later won an Academy Award for "Parasite."