Ben je fan van 'Triggermen' (2002) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en shows die dezelfde spanning, humor en actie bieden als deze Britse misdaadkomedie. Of je nu houdt van slimme dialogen, verrassende wendingen of gewoon een goed verhaal, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

The Long Good Friday (1980)
Beschreibung: A gritty British crime drama that explores themes of power, betrayal, and the changing face of London's criminal underworld.
Fakt: Bob Hoskins' performance as Harold Shand is considered one of the greatest in British cinema history.


Get Shorty (1995)
Beschreibung: A crime comedy that satirizes Hollywood and the film industry, with a charismatic protagonist navigating the worlds of crime and cinema.
Fakt: The film's success led to a sequel, 'Be Cool,' released a decade later.


Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic crime film with a complex plot involving multiple characters and intertwining storylines, set in the London underworld.
Fakt: The film was made on a budget of just £


The Limey (1999)
Beschreibung: A revenge thriller with a nonlinear narrative, focusing on a British ex-con seeking justice for his daughter's death in Los Angeles.
Fakt: Director Steven Soderbergh used footage from Terence Stamp's 1967 film 'Poor Cow' to create flashbacks for the protagonist.


The Bank Job (2008)
Beschreibung: Based on a true story, this heist film combines elements of crime, suspense, and political intrigue, set in 1970s London.
Fakt: The film's plot is inspired by the 1971 Baker Street robbery, which was suppressed by the British government due to its sensitive nature.


Snatch (2000)
Beschreibung: Features a fast-paced, nonlinear narrative with a mix of humor and violence, centered around a stolen diamond and various criminal factions.
Fakt: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, was originally written as Irish, but Pitt suggested making him a Gypsy to add more authenticity to the role.


The Italian Job (2003)
Beschreibung: A heist film with a focus on teamwork and clever planning, featuring high-stakes action and a memorable car chase sequence.
Fakt: The film's iconic Mini Cooper chase scene was filmed in real Los Angeles traffic, with minimal CGI.


Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir black comedy that blends crime and humor, with a self-referential narrative and sharp dialogue.
Fakt: The title is derived from a famous phrase used by film critic Pauline Kael to describe the essence of movie thrillers.


Layer Cake (2004)
Beschreibung: A stylish British crime thriller that delves into the intricacies of the drug trade, with a protagonist trying to navigate a web of deceit and betrayal.
Fakt: Daniel Craig's performance in this film reportedly helped him land the role of James Bond.


Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Beschreibung: A meta-comedy about crime and storytelling, with a self-aware script that plays with genre conventions and features eccentric characters.
Fakt: The film's script was written by Martin McDonagh, who also directed 'In Bruges,' another darkly comedic crime film.
