Helmut Doork is a washed-up German circus clown during the beginning of World War II and the Holocaust. Although he was once a famous performer who toured North America and Europe with the Ringling Brothers, Doork is now past his prime and receives little respect. After Doork causes an accident during a show, the head clown convinces the circus owner to demote Doork. Upon returning home, Doork confides his problems to his wife Ada, and she encourages him to stand up for himself. After going back to the circus, Helmut overhears the circus owner agreeing to fire him after the head clown issues an ultimatum. A distraught Helmut is arrested later by the Gestapo and the Schutzstaffel for drunkenly mocking Adolf Hitler in a bar. Following an interrogation at the Gestapo headquarters, he is imprisoned in a Nazi camp for political prisoners. For the next three to four years, he remains there while hoping for a trial and a chance to plead his case.
The story of Jake Webster, an American expatriate in Vienna who was the operator of Jake's Bar & Grill, an American-style establishment near the scenic heart of the city. In fact, the business was a cover for Jake's actual reason for being in Vienna. He was involved in tracking down various spies and international criminals at the behest of U.S. intelligence, which apparently held something against him which, if disclosed, would have resulted in his being deported from Austria and apparently then incarcerated in the United States. Jake's liaison with U.S. intelligence was a Major Caldwell.
In The Blue Max, a young German soldier named Bruno Stachel joins a pilot school during World War I. Despite facing opposition from his fellow pilots and superiors, Stachel becomes a skilled fighter pilot and sets out to achieve glory in the dangerous world of aerial combat. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of war, chivalry, ambition, and the rigid military hierarchy. The film explores themes of classism, rivalry, and the impact of total war on individuals. With thrilling dogfights and stunning aerial sequences, The Blue Max captures the excitement, danger, and tragedy of World War I aviation.
In Counterpoint, a famous music conductor named Lionel Evans finds himself caught up in a dangerous plot during World War II. The Nazi collaborationist government in Luxembourg forces Lionel to lead a symphony orchestra, while he secretly works with the anti-Nazi resistance movement. As tensions rise and the war intensifies, Lionel must navigate his way through professional rivalries, personal sacrifices, and the fear of death. Will he be able to protect his fellow musicians and fulfill his duty to the resistance?
In a future society, books are banned and burned by the government to control the population's access to information. Guy Montag, a fireman, begins to question his role in this totalitarian regime and secretly starts reading books. As he delves deeper into literature, he becomes disillusioned with the society he once defended.
Based on a true story, Operation: Daybreak (1975) follows a group of Czech resistance fighters who are tasked with assassinating Reinhard Heydrich, one of the key architects of the Holocaust. As they carry out their mission, they face betrayal, danger, and the ultimate sacrifice.
In 1890s Paris, a renowned surgeon discovers a way to cheat death by transplanting adrenal glands, but he must kill in order to rejuvenate himself. As he becomes more desperate, his crimes become more gruesome.
When a secret agent goes missing, his doppelganger is recruited to take his place and uncover a conspiracy. As he delves deeper into the world of espionage, he must navigate a web of secrets, betrayals, and mistaken identities.
B 501, a newly developed controller for missiles, has disappeared despite the strict surveillance. Phillippe Tissout is sent by his boss to Paris to take over the case.
Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun tells the story of a young nun who is forced to endure torture, sexual humiliation, and satanic rituals at the hands of the Inquisition. She struggles to maintain her faith and innocence in the face of unimaginable evil.
During World War II, a group of Norwegian resistance fighters, including a physicist, must infiltrate and sabotage a Nazi-occupied heavy-water factory in order to prevent the Nazis from developing an atomic bomb. The group faces numerous challenges and dangers as they carry out their mission.
An American detective unmasks a gambler as the head of a banknote counterfeiting gang.
A millionaire invites guests to his mansion, one of whom is a werewolf, and sets out to hunt the beast. As the guests are killed one by one, a detective must uncover the secret identity of the werewolf and put an end to the manhunt.
In 'Faceless,' a private detective investigates a series of gruesome murders linked to a sinister doctor and a secret clinic. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a twisted world of evil experiments, facelifts gone wrong, and a terrifying plot for revenge. With a combination of suspense, horror, and thrilling action, this 1988 movie is a must-watch for fans of the genre.
When a series of gruesome murders occur in Ireland, an ex-cop is brought in to help solve the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of deceit, diplomatic immunity, and betrayal.
A plastic surgeon, Dr. Rossiter, disfigured in a car accident, turns his circus into a sanctuary for criminals. He uses his surgical skills to transform the performers, who then seek revenge on those who wronged them.
After his partner is killed, a martial arts expert infiltrates a criminal syndicate to seek revenge. He must navigate betrayal and danger as he fights his way to the top.
A Swiss bank discovers some of its clients are becoming the victim of a brilliant blackmailer. The bank's president contacts David Christopher, a former agent with the U.S. Treasury, to help discover who the blackmailer is and to foil his plot. As Christopher delves into the mystery, he uncovers a complicated web of intrigue, car chases, and shoot-outs that takes all of his wits to unravel.
The story of Marie Ward, a religious woman from a devout, aristocratic Yorkshire Catholic family who lived between 1585 and 1645 and moved to St. Omer in Walloon France, where she joined the Order of St. Clare, later returning to England to found her own order and devote her life to helping others.
Escaping British prisoners of war hide out in German occupied France.