Russell Crowe, Crime Fighter, Celeberity Movie Roles Movies for Grownups

7 Crime-Fighting Roles Russell Crowe Nailed

From good cop to bad cop here s a range of his memorable characters

Naughty and Nice

In The Nice Guys (out May 20), Russell Crowe plays hard-nosed private detective Jackson Healy. In honor of his latest turn as a crime buster, we’ve looked at his best and worst such characters.

Incorruptible and Persistent

Richie Roberts, American Gangster (2007): He rejects the drug kingpin’s bribe.

Inspiring and Athletic

Sheriff John Biebe, Mystery Alaska (1999): No crimes occur, and he captains the local hockey team.

Calm and Tough

Jackson Healy,The Nice Guys (2016): He doesn’t break a sweat, even when breaking someone’s arm.

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Overwrought and Violent

Officer Bud White, L.A. Confidential (1997): He lives. Lots of others die.

Young and Brash

FBI Agent Zack Grant, No Way Back (1995): He saves his son, but there’s way too much property damage.

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