Respect the Law

Respect the Law

1941•20m•6.0/10

CrimeDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(2)

Shows how so-called "minor" lawbreakers can do more damage than major criminals.

Open in PickFlick

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Dr. Walter Terriss

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

George Johnson

Frank Orth

Frank Orth

Peter Brennan

William Forrest

William Forrest

Police Lieutenant Edward Macroy

Recommended

Belly

Belly

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in on them and new players are looking for a come up, will their reign last?

Belly

1998

6.0

The Damned Don't Cry

The Damned Don't Cry

Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.

The Damned Don't Cry

1950

7.0

Two-Way Stretch

Two-Way Stretch

Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.

Two-Way Stretch

1960

6.7

Bottle Rocket

Bottle Rocket

Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.

Bottle Rocket

1993

6.3

American Skin

American Skin

A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

American Skin

2019

7.1

Blindspotting

Blindspotting

Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.

Blindspotting

2018

7.3

True Believer

True Believer

Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mother, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he didn't commit.

True Believer

1989

6.2

American Murderer

American Murderer

The True story of how charismatic con man Jason Derek Brown bankrolls his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising, a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list.

American Murderer

2022

5.9

Johnny Dangerously

Johnny Dangerously

An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.

Johnny Dangerously

1984

6.3

The Unforgivable

The Unforgivable

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

The Unforgivable

2021

7.4

Siberian Education

Siberian Education

The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The only law it obeys… is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the ‘honest criminal’ brotherhood.

Siberian Education

2013

6.8

LUV

LUV

Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.

LUV

2013

5.8

Similar Movies

Pound Foolish

Pound Foolish

An expose of attempts by wealthy people to avoid payment of customs duties. Part of the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series.

Pound Foolish

1940

7.0

Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware

This entry in MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series deals with shady companies selling fake merchandise.

Buyer Beware

1940

6.0

While America Sleeps

While America Sleeps

An episode in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Dave Miller, an aircraft plant worker, is actually selling secret bomber plans to foreign agents. United States Intelligence Department agents plan to trap him and the spies he works for.

While America Sleeps

1939

6.0

Think First

Think First

Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.

Think First

1939

7.0

Coffins on Wheels

Coffins on Wheels

Unscrupulous car dealers foist faulty and dangerous cars on an unsuspecting public.

Coffins on Wheels

1941

6.0

Sucker List

Sucker List

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man and his racketeer buddies devise a scheme to bilk those already seemingly desperate for money of what little they have.

Sucker List

1941

6.3

Easy Life

Easy Life

In this entry in the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series young Frank Davis, dropping out of school and joining a small-time hoodlum gang, finds out that leading a life of crime is not all he thought it would be.

Easy Life

1944

5.0

Keep 'Em Sailing

Keep 'Em Sailing

An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.

Keep 'Em Sailing

1942

7.0

Patrolling the Ether

Patrolling the Ether

1940. Sixteen year old Phillip is one of a number of amateur radio operators across the US, doing it purely as a fun hobby. He is informed by Bill Beck of the Radio and Intelligence Division (RID) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that amateur international radio communication is now banned due to spying a result of the war in Europe. Beck, on behalf of the RID, asks Phillip, however, to continue to monitor the airwaves for suspicious activity.

Patrolling the Ether

1944

6.0

The Last Installment

The Last Installment

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a criminal idolizes the life of a famous gangster - unaware that his hero met a tragic end.

The Last Installment

1945

5.5

Soak the Old

Soak the Old

Part of MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series, this short film focuses on crimes revolving around pension scams.

Soak the Old

1940

6.0

Phantoms, Inc.

Phantoms, Inc.

This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.

Phantoms, Inc.

1945

5.5

PickFlick Assistant

Hi! I'm your PickFlick Assistant. Ask me about movies, TV shows, IPTV sources, or anything about PickFlick.

Powered by CopilotKit