Movies and TvShows featuring "accordion-player" theme.
This movie explores the life of Weird Al Yankovic, from his rise to fame with hit songs like 'Eat It' and 'Like a Surgeon' to his tumultuous love life and unconventional lifestyle. It follows his journey from childhood, where he discovers his love for music, to his struggles to break into the music industry and his eventual success as a comedic musician. Along the way, he encounters various eccentric characters and faces personal and professional challenges. Through it all, Weird Al remains true to his unique style and vision.
After feeling neglected by her husband and family, Rosalba decides to leave her home in Pescara and hitchhike to Venice. Along the way, she befriends an eccentric plumber, finds work as a florist, and discovers a new sense of freedom and happiness.
Amarcord is a dark comedy set in a small town in Italy during the 1930s. It follows a group of friends as they navigate through surreal and humorous situations, including encounters with an older woman, a blind man, and a priest. The film also touches on themes of Italian fascism and the coming-of-age of its teenage protagonist. With its ensemble cast and semi-autobiographical elements, Amarcord offers a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary.
In 'Whatever It Takes,' a group of high school students will stop at nothing to win over the objects of their affection. With plenty of comedy, drama, and romance, this movie explores the lengths people are willing to go to for love.
When a ruthless gang threatens a peaceful railroad camp, a sharpshooter, an undercover accountant, and an orphan boy must band together to save the day.
Lili is a heartwarming story about a teenage girl named Lili who is taken in by a small traveling circus after the death of her father. She forms a bond with the performers and falls in love with a magician, but must confront her own inner demons as she navigates through the challenges of circus life.
A biographical film about Finnish singer J. Alfred Tanner and his path through a failed career as a construction master to become a highly successful couplet singer - the "king of couplets".
Fill the Void is a drama and romance movie released in 2012. It tells the story of a young woman in an Orthodox Jewish community who is faced with the responsibility of filling the void left by her sister's sudden death. As she navigates her own desires and the expectations of her family and community, she must make difficult choices about her future. The movie explores themes of love, duty, and the challenges of tradition.
Eddy Arnold, singing star of the Ace Lucky radio program gets involved when Ace's equipment for a television program is destroyed by a fire. Aces accepts the sponsorship of social-climber Lucille Upperworth, who tries to revamp the western/hillbilly music format to classical music.
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a comedic biographical movie that follows the life of Al Yankovic, a renowned accordion player and stand-up comedian. The film showcases his journey in the music industry, from his early days of creating parody comedy to his success as a pop music artist. It also explores his unique style of humor and the impact of his internet videos. Throughout the movie, Al's relationship with his father serves as a central theme, highlighting the importance of family in his life.
Daughters Courageous is a melodramatic romance that follows the lives of four sisters in Carmel, California. The film explores themes of lost love, holding grudges, and the complexities of family relationships. It takes place over a 20-year time span and showcases the struggles and triumphs of the sisters as they navigate through life and love.
Set against the backdrop of the 1920s in Greece, The Weeping Meadow follows the story of a group of refugees and their struggles with love, war, and the loss of their homeland. Through the eyes of an adopted daughter, the film explores themes of unrequited love, the separation from family, and the hardships faced by immigrants in a changing world. With a touch of fascism and the haunting power of music, this film marks the first of a trilogy.
The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic path of singer Rich Cleveland (Haymes) and his socialite wife Penelope (Lynn Merrick). The fly in the ointment is Dena Marshall (Janis Carter), who has set her sights on the handsome Rich.
Based on a true story of a Polish musician who survived the concentration camp only because he could play on the accordion the title melody.
Nick Kerry (Tullio Carminati) is a rich rounder who holds tremendous fascination over women......mainly because he is rich and has his own yacht. At Monte Carlo one evening he romances Kay Routledge (Lilian Harvey), a romantic young and gullible American girl. She takes the dilettante seriously and when he sails away on his yacht, she is heartbroken. But the memory of her haunts him, and brings him back from India and the arms of another woman,Countess Margot de Legere (Tala Birell),only to find Kay now engaged to his friend. Oh, what's a rich guy to do?
Two military pilots are close friends, and share in a lot of hazardous missions while engaging in a series of good-natured romantic rivalries. But when one of the pilots loses a girl he really cared for, he cannot forgive his friend. Soon afterwards, they must work together on their most dangerous mission yet.
Annabel Allison, star of Wonder Pictures, is irked at her poor publicity, especially when a rival gets engaged to a Marquis; so she makes studio head Webb re-hire disgraced publicity agent Morgan for her personal appearance tour. The trip proceeds with a flurry of Morgan's crazy, slapstick publicity stunts. Then Annabel has her chance to "bag" a real Viscount.
Rosa la Rose is the most beautiful prostitute of Les Halles. Every client wants her and she accepts everything. Her pimp is a sympathetic and generous man and there is not much to tell about Rosa’s life. Until one day she meets Julien, a young guy, and falls in love with him. But will it be worthy to leave her life for a madness love?
Disparate twin brothers find themselves involved in romantic mayhem when their respective girl friends get them confused in this musical comedy.
When the mother of a "tribe" of five children leaves for good, their inept father is not sure how to keep the family clothed and fed, and without the help of his neighbor Simone, he would be nowhere. She is attracted to him but eventually gives up on the relationship. Meanwhile, the father grabs his brood and they take off for Paris in search of the wife. But Simone accidentally ends up on the same train...