When people think of crime cinema, Martin Scorsese 's name naturally dominates the conversation . From Goodfellas to Casino to The Irishman , he has practically defined the genre for decades. But the world of crime movies is obviously far larger than one man's body of work. With this in mind, this list looks at some of the very best crime flicks not made by Marty.

Across eras and continents, filmmakers have given us some truly phenomenal stories about corruption, betrayal, violence, and morality. These are the crime movies that stand apart, each deserving its place in the pantheon.

10 ‘L.A. Confidential’ (1997)

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"Hold up your badge so they’ll know you’re a cop!" Noir seemed all played out by the late '90s, but then Curtis Hanson came

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