Movies and TvShows featuring "1950s-literature-on-screen" theme.
A retired police detective pledges to catch a serial killer before his retirement party, but his obsession with the case leads him down a dangerous path of paranoia and self-destruction.
Mirage is a 1965 mystery thriller film about a man who wakes up in a skyscraper with amnesia and must unravel a corporate conspiracy while trying to recover his memory. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a sinister plot involving nuclear physicists, psychologists, and a bookstore. With the help of a private detective and a psychiatrist, he must race against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.
Set in 17th-century Salem, Massachusetts, the film tells the story of a group of young girls who accuse innocent people of witchcraft, leading to a mass hysteria and the execution of numerous innocent individuals. The Crucible explores themes of religious fundamentalism, false accusations, and the danger of mass hysteria.
Le Doulos follows the story of a convicted criminal who becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal after his release from prison. As he navigates the criminal underworld and forms a risky alliance, his loyalty and motives are constantly tested, leading to a series of unexpected twists and turns.
A TV reporter is mercilessly stalked by a mysterious assassin in this remake of the 1960 Doris Day thriller.
Jules and Jim is a drama/romance film set in 1910s Paris, revolving around a love triangle between two friends, Jules and Jim, and a woman named Catherine. The film explores themes of love, friendship, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships. As they navigate their way through their unconventional love triangle, the characters experience joy, heartbreak, and the inevitable consequences of their choices.
In the 1960s, a detective is assigned to investigate a murder case in Brighton, England, where a dismembered body is found. As he delves into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and suspects, leading him closer to the truth.
Tim Rice's epic new musical of love and desire, From Here To Eternity, adapted from the classic 1951 novel.
During a hunting trip in Greenland, a wealthy man named Hubert de Tartas goes into a state of hibernation and is frozen in the ice. He is discovered and thawed out 65 years later, in the 1960s. Hubert's family struggles to adjust to his return, while he tries to adapt to the modern world.
In the summer of 1913, 17-year-old Jacob, a Danish high school student, lives in the frustrating limbo between boyhood and manhood. He worries about his excessive focus on masturbation and, although he is aware of the sexual overtures by the housemaid Sophie, Jacob doesn't know how to respond to her.
Diabolique follows the story of a mistress and wife who plot to murder the abusive husband, but things take an unexpected turn when the body mysteriously disappears.
In Midnight Lace, a wealthy American living in London begins to receive threatening telephone calls from an unknown stalker. As the calls become increasingly aggressive, she realizes that her life is in danger. With the help of Scotland Yard and her husband, she tries to discover the identity of the stalker before it's too late.
When a woman is found dead, a jury member begins to question the evidence and suspects foul play. As the case unfolds, the juror uncovers shocking secrets and faces a moral dilemma that could change everything.
In a rural Italian village during World War Two, a mysterious man arrives and disrupts the life of a farmer's daughter. The story is narrated by the protagonist and told in flashback, with themes of love, struggle, and the effects of war.
Romeo, Juliet and Darkness is a melodramatic tragedy that takes place in Nazi-occupied Czech Republic during World War II. The story revolves around a young Jewish girl and her interactions with a classmate, the schoolteacher, and her father-in-law. The film portrays the struggles and heartbreaks of the characters as they navigate their lives in a time of turmoil and tragedy.
On Christmas night, an ex-convict meets a beautiful, married Italian woman who has a lot of things to hide.
Carom Shots is a black-humor dark comedy film based on a 20th-century novel. It revolves around the ambitious characters involved in a criminal hierarchy, with elements of frog symbolism. The movie provides a satirical take on the society's pursuit of power and success.
In Hungary, a cop delves into a troubling case of child murder, uncovering a web of dark secrets and twisted obsessions. As he investigates, he must navigate the haunting landscapes of the dark woods and a deeply disturbed community.
During World War II, a group of French soldiers find themselves trapped in an underground bunker. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and they are forced to confront their fears and make difficult decisions.
After a traumatic accident, a mentally ill man begins experiencing psychotic behavior and attempts to murder his wife. He seeks therapy from a psychiatrist and undergoes regression therapy to uncover the cause of his obsession and violent thoughts. As his mental state deteriorates, he becomes the prime suspect in a disappearance case. Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, this psychological drama explores themes of domestic violence, dysfunctional marriage, and the manipulation of the mind.