Movies like Private Hell 36: 20 to watch next

If you loved Private Hell 36 (1954) — a crime and drama film directed by Don Siegel — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Private Hell 36 most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like blackmail, stolen money and woman between two men. 3 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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1
Pushover 1954★ 6.5
Shares: Crime, Drama
A police detective falls for the bank robber's girlfriend he is supposed to be tailing.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
2
Pitfall 1948★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Crime
An insurance man wishing for a more exciting life becomes wrapped up in the affairs of an imprisoned embezzler, his model girlfriend, and a violent private investigator.
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3
I Walk Alone 1947★ 6.6
Shares: Drama, Crime
Bootleggers on the lam Frankie and Noll split up to evade capture by the police. Frankie is caught and jailed, but Noll manages to escape and open a posh New York City nightclub. 14 years later, Frankie is released from the clink and visits Noll with the intention of collecting his half of the nightclub's profits. But Noll, who has no intention of being so equitable, uses his ex-girlfriend Kay to divert Frankie from his intended goal.
Stream in India on Plex
4
Where the Sidewalk Ends 1950★ 7.2
Shares: Crime, Drama
A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.
Stream in India on Plex
5
Johnny Eager 1941★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Drama
A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.
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6
The Big Knife 1955★ 6.0
Shares: Crime, Drama
Movie star Charlie Castle draws the ire of Hollywood producer Stanley Hoff when he refuses to sign a new seven-year contract. Castle is sick of the low quality of the studio's films and wants to start a new life. While his estranged wife supports him in the decision, Castle's talent agent urges him to reconsider. When Castle continues to be uncooperative, Hoff resorts to blackmail in order to get his way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
7
The Racket 1951★ 6.3
Shares: Crime
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.
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8
Criss Cross 1949★ 7.1
Shares: Crime
An armored-car guard must join a robbery after being caught with his ex-wife by her gangster husband.
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9
Johnny O'Clock 1947★ 6.3
Shares: Crime, Drama
When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies suspiciously, her sister, Nancy, looks into the situation and falls for Johnny O'Clock, a suave partner in the underground casino. Selfish and non-committal by nature, Johnny slowly begins to return Nancy's affection and decides to run away with her, but conflict within his business threatens their plans. As Johnny tries to distance himself from the casino, his shady past comes back to haunt him.
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10
The Wrong Man 1956★ 7.1
Shares: Crime, Drama
In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
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11
The Undercover Man 1949★ 6.1
Shares: Crime, Drama
Frank Warren is a treasury agent assigned to put an end to the activities of a powerful mob crime boss. Frank works undercover, posing as a criminal to seek information, but is frustrated when all he finds are terrified witnesses and corrupt police officers.
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12
No Man of Her Own 1950★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Crime
A penniless pregnant woman adopts the identity of a rich woman killed in a train crash.
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13
5 Against the House 1955★ 5.9
Shares: Crime, Drama
Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.
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14
Each Dawn I Die 1939★ 6.9
Shares: Crime, Drama
A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.
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15
The Asphalt Jungle 1950★ 7.5
Shares: Crime, Drama
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
16
An Inspector Calls 1954★ 7.2
Shares: Crime, Drama
An upper-crust family dinner is interrupted by a police inspector who brings news that a girl known to everyone present has died in suspicious circumstances. It seems that any or all of them could have had a hand in her death. But who is the mysterious Inspector and what can he want of them?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
17
Plunder Road 1957★ 6.9
Shares: Crime, Drama
A spectacular heist starts to unravel as the crooks take it on the lam.
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18
Armored Car Robbery 1950★ 6.5
Shares: Crime
While executing an armored car heist in Los Angeles, icy crook Dave Purvis shoots policeman Lt. Phillips before he and his cronies make off with the loot. Thinking he got away scot-free, Purvis collects his money-crazy mistress, Yvonne, then disposes of his partners and heads out of town. What Purvis doesn't know is that Phillips' partner, tough-as-nails Lt. Cordell, is wise to the criminal's plans and is closing in on his prey.
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19
The Naked City 1948★ 7.2
Shares: Crime, Drama
After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
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20
King Creole 1958★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Crime
Delinquent Danny Fisher flunks out of high school, quits his job as a nightclub busboy, and one night gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at The Blue Shade. Danny declines, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now