Ben je fan van 'Dreckige Hunde' (1978) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, drama en actie bieden als deze klassieker. Of je nu houdt van oorlogsverhalen, psychologische thrillers of rauwe avonturen, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak!

The French Connection (1971)
Beschreibung: A gritty, realistic crime thriller with intense action sequences and a focus on the moral complexities of law enforcement.
Fakt: The famous car chase scene was filmed without permits and involved real-life stunts. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


Mean Streets (1973)
Beschreibung: A raw and unfiltered look at life in the criminal underworld, with a focus on loyalty, violence, and redemption.
Fakt: The film marked the beginning of the collaboration between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. It was shot on a very low budget and mostly on location in New York.


Serpico (1973)
Beschreibung: A true story of police corruption and one man's fight against the system, emphasizing themes of integrity and isolation.
Fakt: Al Pacino's portrayal of Frank Serpico earned him an Academy Award nomination. The real Frank Serpico was reportedly unhappy with some aspects of the film's depiction.


The Conversation (1974)
Beschreibung: A tense, paranoid thriller about surveillance and the ethical dilemmas faced by a professional eavesdropper.
Fakt: The film was completed before the Watergate scandal broke, but its themes of surveillance and paranoia became eerily relevant. It won the Palme d'Or at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival.


The Parallax View (1974)
Beschreibung: A conspiracy thriller that delves into paranoia and the elusive nature of truth, with a protagonist caught in a web of deceit.
Fakt: The film's title refers to a psychological term for the way objects appear to shift when viewed from different angles. The movie's ending is famously ambiguous and bleak.


Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes, character-driven drama based on a true story, focusing on a botched bank robbery and the media frenzy that ensues.
Fakt: Al Pacino's character was based on real-life bank robber John Wojtowicz. The famous 'Attica!' chant was improvised by Pacino during filming.


Taxi Driver (1976)
Beschreibung: A gritty portrayal of urban alienation and a protagonist's descent into violence, set against a backdrop of societal decay.
Fakt: The famous 'You talkin' to me?' scene was largely improvised by Robert De Niro. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


The Deer Hunter (1978)
Beschreibung: Explores the psychological and emotional toll of war on individuals, with a focus on camaraderie and the struggle to reintegrate into society.
Fakt: The Russian roulette scenes were so intense that some cast members reportedly refused to film them more than once. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


Midnight Express (1978)
Beschreibung: A harrowing tale of survival and injustice in a foreign prison, highlighting the brutality and corruption of the system.
Fakt: The film's depiction of Turkish prisons and authorities caused significant controversy in Turkey. It won two Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay.


Apocalypse Now (1979)
Beschreibung: A dark and surreal journey into the heart of conflict, examining the moral ambiguities and psychological disintegration of its characters.
Fakt: The production was plagued by numerous issues, including typhoons, Martin Sheen's heart attack, and Marlon Brando's unpreparedness. The film is loosely based on Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness.'
