Movies and TvShows featuring "50s" theme.

I, Claudius is a TV show that tells the story of Emperor Claudius and his rise to power in ancient Rome. The plot revolves around political intrigue, conspiracy, power struggles, and betrayal. It explores the dysfunctional and rivalrous relationships within Claudius' family, as well as the manipulative tactics used by various characters to secure their positions. The show also sheds light on the corruption and lust for power that pervaded the Roman Empire during that time.

Cestvs enters his first match at the slave gladiator training school. Though he's bewildered to discover that his opponent is his best friend, he wins the match, and his opponent is killed on the spot. According to his instructor Zafar, losers have no future. "Every time you win, your opponent will die. You're practically a murderer!" With all his sorrow and rage clenched in his fists, Cestvs survives, as one after another powerful opponents stand in his way, as well as the shadow of Nero, fifth emperor of the Roman Empire. With no other way to secure his freedom, can Cestvs seize his future?!

Guiding Light is a drama-filled soap opera that follows the lives of the residents in a small town. The show explores various themes such as romance, social issues, scandals, and intrigue. It also delves into topics like marriage, divorce, custody battles, and murder. With its long run, Guiding Light has become an iconic television show that has captivated audiences for years.

Emma Freese is desperate when her husband Alfred falls ill at the Howaldtswerke in Kiel. How is the family supposed to get by without their wages? The war has scarred this generation, but now things are supposed to be looking up. The workers want their fair share and are fighting for an income that also gives them room to live. In October 1956, 34,000 metalworkers in the shipyards and factories of Schleswig-Holstein walk off the job to fight for justice and their dignity. This strike is still regarded as the toughest and longest in Germany. Employers and politicians stand in the strikers' way.

A Chinese Department of Health junior clerk Su Zhenghuai is with his eldest daughter Su Wei and son Su Yuexuan are on their way to visit relatives in the provincial city when they meet the long-lost second daughter Su Ling. Unfortunately, the train is attacked by rats. Su Yuexuan is bitten by a rat and goes into a coma. In order to save his young son and many bitten passengers, Su Zhenghuai and Su Wei decide to make the dangerous venture to Xiaobaihe Hospital to get medicine.

Revelation (2001) is an adventurous movie that dives into the mysterious world of ancient relics and secret societies. The story follows a group of individuals as they embark on a quest to unravel the secrets of the Knights Templar, cryptic symbols, and the occult. The plot takes us through the 1st century to the year 1710, exploring mystical legends and religious conspiracies. With supernatural powers, buried secrets, and a race against time, Revelation is a thrilling journey filled with danger and intrigue.

In Naples, Italy, a poor man named Salvatore falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy industrialist. Despite the odds and their differing social statuses, Salvatore and the woman he loves strive to be together. Along the way, they must navigate the challenges of poverty, politics, and societal expectations.

For the 17-year-old Mariza, there is no other house than the train station in Civitavecchia. Here, an orphaned girl lives early after the death of her father, a railwayman; here she earns additionally at the station buffet, selling ice cream to passengers of passing trains. Beautiful and brisk, she was accustomed to the admiration of others and perfectly mastered the art of coquetry, but Marise’s heart remains calm until the young sailor Angelo, who is in a hurry on her first voyage, leaves the train on the platform on a sunny Sunday morning.

In the summer of 1959, as a magazine correspondent, writer and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-75) traveled along the Italian coast. In 1963, he documented the sexual behavior of the Italians. In the winter of 1970-71, he witnessed the hardships of the most impoverished Italian population suffering from the boot of state power. After these three trips, he came to the conclusion that Italian society had changed drastically for the worse over the years.

The stooges are auto mechanics who need money so they can marry their girls. When some escaped convicts pull into their garage, the boys manage to capture them and use the reward money to marry their sweethearts. It appears to be an early attempt at 3D with the closeups and effects used.

Holiday time in Corniolo, a resort 40 kilometres from Rome. In a recently opened hotel various characters sojourn and love stories begin and end.

An excited person. A promising party. The perfect match for a joyful night. What could go wrong?

Il est minuit, Paris s'éveille is a documentary film that explores the vibrant cultural scene of Paris during the midnight hours. Through interviews, footage, and commentary, the film showcases the various artistic expressions and events that take place in the city during this mystical time. From underground music concerts to avant-garde theater performances, the documentary offers a unique look into the bustling creativity and vibrant energy that fills the streets of Paris at night.

Jerry is a classic dad, with a wife name Sara and a daughter named Beth. It's Jerry's birthday and he is sad that he is 36 and still hasn't accomplished any of his dream. Sara tries to cheers him up by telling bad jokes which triggers a laugh track. Jerry tries to find out where the laughter is coming from, where he get transported to another universe.