Movies and TvShows featuring "actor-plays-two-roles" theme.

Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a surreal and enchanting French film based on the classic fairy tale. A young woman named Belle finds herself trapped in a grand chateau with a beastly man. As she learns to see beyond his monstrous exterior, they embark on an unexpected love story filled with deception, magic, and the power of true beauty.

Arabian Nights is a two-part TV movie that tells the story of Arabian Nights, an ancient Middle Eastern tale. It follows the adventures of Scheherazade, a brave and clever woman who must tell stories to an evil sultan in order to stay alive. Along the way, she encounters characters like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and a magical lamp. The movie explores themes of magic, adventure, and the test of character.

Fireball is a movie about a martial arts expert who has a twin brother. They both become involved in a dangerous underground sport called Fireball, which combines elements of kickboxing and basketball. As they compete in intense matches, they also uncover a plot involving sports betting and violence. The main character must use his skills to protect his brother and uncover the truth behind Fireball.

In 'The Lovers,' two people find themselves caught in a web of deceit and betrayal when they discover a stolen ring that has the power to alter time. As their lives intertwine, they must navigate through a nonlinear timeline while facing the consequences of their actions. With romance and adventure at its core, this movie takes viewers on an epic journey filled with suspense and eternal love.

When the rightful heir to the throne of Ruritania is kidnapped, an Englishman is forced to impersonate him in order to save the kingdom from political turmoil. Along the way, he faces court intrigue, secret plots, and dangerous deceptions.

In the Holy Roman Empire, a flutist must save the town of Hamlin from a rat infestation by using his magical abilities, all while navigating forbidden love and corrupt officials.

The Man in Grey is a melodramatic film set in Victorian England. It tells the story of a tragic love triangle involving a onetime valet, a nobleman, and a Lady's Companion. The film explores themes of betrayal, unrequited love, and ruthless ambitions. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, leading to a shocking murder. The Man in Grey is a gripping period drama with captivating performances and stunning visuals.

In Libel, a man is accused of being a war criminal and faces a libel trial. The story takes place in the 1950s and involves themes of deception, betrayal, and justice. The film is based on a stage play and has a courtroom drama setting.

Mix Up in the Mediterranean follows twin brothers who impersonate each other in a cooking competition, leading to hilarious mix-ups and romantic entanglements. As they navigate trust issues, financial difficulties, and sabotage attempts, they discover the true meaning of loyalty and the power of love. This heartwarming story takes place in beautiful locations like Malta and Alaska, and culminates in an exciting competition to determine the winner.

A high school nerd and a popular model switch lives and must navigate the challenges of each other's worlds.

A man returns to Paris after being imprisoned for many years, only to find himself caught up in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. He becomes entangled in a love triangle and must make choices that will affect not only his own life, but the lives of those around him.

A newlywed couple journeys west to make their fortune, and begins a banking empire.

Those who grew up in Hong Kong in the 1970s definitely remember the Wynners, a band formed by Alan Tam, Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang, Danny Yip, and Anthony Chan. They first dabbled into the film industry with Let's Rock in 1975, and in 1978 Taiwanese director Chen Yao Chi created another Wynners movie Making It. With a script tailored for the Wynners, youth film Making It is an updated Chinese version of The Prince and the Pauper. Five up-and-coming young music lovers, played by none other but the Wynners, overcome a lot of difficulties before they have a chance to perform at a restaurant. However, one of the band members, Alan (Alan Tam), suddenly feels ill and is hospitalized. His four friends fortunately come across the rich Sylvester (also Alan Tam) who looks exactly like Alan, and the four desperate band members ask him to take Alan's place for the performance. Meanwhile, Sylvester's parents, busily fetching Sylvester to fulfill an arranged marriage, mistake Alan as Sylvester...

By a cruel fate, a pair of newborn twin brothers get separated, and one of them becomes a pampered Casanova, while the other, lands a job at the factory of his unknown sibling's stepdad. Will the polar opposite twins reunite?