Crime Without Witness

Crime Without Witness

No One Is Safe.

2025 · 5 min · Crime, Thriller

Crime Without Witness is a classic film noir-style short film that follows detective Fred. The story begins when Fred, after following clues that point to a murderer named Alan, receives a mysterious call upon arriving at a house and realizes that a woman has been murdered. Driven by tragedy, Fred tracks down Alan and confronts him. However, the attempt at justice ends in tragedy: The calculating criminal kills Fred. It all ends with Alan walking away down the street unpunished.

Directed by Ángel Morán · Written by Ángel Morán

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Alfredo Aguayo Detective Fred
Héctor Carrillo Alan Everhart
Plizeth Rod Judith

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