Movies and TvShows featuring "actor-breaking-typecast" theme.

Puppets Who Kill is a Canadian television comedy programme co-produced by The Comedy Network. It premiered in Canada on the Comedy Network in 2002, and in Australia on The Comedy Channel in 2004. In Puppets Who Kill, Rocko the Dog, Cuddles the Comfort Doll, Buttons the Bear, and Bill the Dummy are four live, anthropomorphic puppets with a history of delinquency and recidivism. Canadian courts sent each of them to a halfway house for puppets, operated by a man named Dan Barlow.

After moving to a fictional Southeast Asian country for a new job, an American engineer and his family become trapped when a violent coup breaks out. They must navigate the chaotic and dangerous streets of the city to find safety and escape.

When a young boy named Mark is sent to live with his aunt and uncle after his mother's death, he quickly learns that he has a darker side. Mark's sociopathic tendencies manifest in sadistic behavior, including the killing of the family dog. As his deception and manipulation grow more elaborate, his cousin Henry becomes suspicious of his true nature. The film culminates in a deadly confrontation between the two boys, ultimately revealing the extent of Mark's evil.

Paul, a truck driver in Iraq, is buried alive inside a coffin after being attacked. With only a lighter and a cell phone, he must escape before it's too late.

After a drug deal goes wrong, a former boxer named Bradley is sent to a maximum-security prison. Determined to seek revenge against those who betrayed him, Bradley must navigate a dangerous world of violence and corruption within the prison walls.

The Clan is a movie based on a true story about a family in Argentina who kidnaps people for ransom during the 1980s. The film explores the dynamics within the crime family and the aftermath of living under a military dictatorship.

In Gunless, an American gunslinger accidentally shoots a member of the Northwest Mounted Police while avoiding capture. He winds up in a small Canadian town and must find a way to fit in while being pursued by the Mounties and the town sheriff. Along the way, he forms unexpected friendships and challenges the status quo.

Murder in Coweta County is based on the true story of an elderly white landowner and a wealthy African-American businessman who clashed in the 1940s in a rural Georgia town. The wealthy businessman was ultimately murdered, and his killer was brought to justice in a historic murder trial.

In 8 x 10 Tasveer, Jai, a man blessed with the extraordinary ability to delve into the past by looking at photographs, embarks on a mission to solve the mystery behind his father's death. As Jai starts unraveling the truth, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and betrayal. With time running out, Jai must race against the clock to bring the culprits to justice and find closure for his own torment.

Upkar is a 1967 movie directed by Manoj Kumar. It tells the story of a patriotic farmer who becomes a war hero. The movie explores themes of redemption, idealism, patriotism, cynicism, and the bitter realities of war. It also delves into the struggles of rural life, the relationship between brothers, and the challenges faced by a disabled person. Upkar was a local blockbuster and marked Manoj Kumar's directorial debut.

A popular TV sitcom actress struggles with her drug and alcohol-addled private life while her manager does "damage control" for her own protection from the press, which is becoming increasingly difficult.

Four best friends end up owing 500,000 rupees to Mamta Sekhri, a woman involved in various underworld activities. The friends are forced to kill for money (an act called) "Supari" to pay their debt. But things begin to change when the men realize that in this game of Supari, they are not just hunters but also the hunted.

Mr. Clean (Harry Reems) is a police detective who heads a special task force of the vice squad. Clean's by-the-book attitude makes him none too popular with his underlings, so they try to fake a sex scandal that will cause him to be fired from the force.

Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Men (1964) is a poignant drama set in a village. It revolves around the life of a mute child and his father, highlighting their unique bond. The story unfolds with tragic events that bring them closer, while also exploring themes of loss and the breaking of societal norms. It is a heartwarming tale that showcases the strength of a father-son relationship.