Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-magazine-story" theme.
Crime Wave is a crime drama film noir about an ex-convict who tries to lead an honest life but gets caught up in a series of dangerous situations involving armed robbery, false accusations, and a gang of robbers.
Blue Crush is a movie about a surfer girl in Hawaii who faces various challenges, both in and out of the water. She navigates her personal and professional life while also falling in love. The film explores themes of determination, love, and self-discovery.
When a boxer gets entangled in a love triangle and a web of corruption, he must navigate his way to the top while protecting his loved ones.
The Sundowners is a gripping western movie set in Texas, filled with action, drama, and elements of betrayal and revenge. The story revolves around a family ranch, cattle rustlers, and a range war. With murder, deception, and a brotherly rivalry, the plot keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
A Letter to Three Wives follows three women who receive a letter at the start of a picnic announcing that one of their husbands has left the marriage. As they spend the day on a boat trip, each woman reflects on her marriage and suspects the other wives of having affairs with their respective husbands. However, they ultimately discover that the letter was merely a prank, leading to a heartwarming resolution.
In Yolanda and the Thief, a con man pretends to be an angel's guardian and tricks a wealthy oil heiress into falling in love with him. However, his plans go awry when he starts to genuinely care for her. With elements of supernatural fantasy and a touch of jazz music, this movie takes viewers on a whimsical adventure filled with misunderstandings, mischievous plots, and ultimately, the power of love.
Carbine Williams follows the true story of a man named Marsh Williams, a skilled gunsmith who is falsely accused of murder. While serving time in prison, Williams transforms himself and invents a new kind of automatic rifle, which catches the attention of a government agent. With his intelligence and determination, Williams fights against an unjust system and eventually receives a pardon from the governor.
In the wild west of the 1880s, a man named Wayne finds himself in a town filled with corruption and deceit. When he inherits a ranch from his uncle, Wayne becomes the target of a crooked lawyer who falsely accuses him of a crime. With the help of a female ranch owner and a stagecoach driver, Wayne must clear his name and uncover the truth behind the plot.
After being fired from a job at an art gallery, an art expert suffers a mental breakdown and starts engaging in criminal activities. A detective takes on the case to unravel the truth behind the man's actions.
In 5 Against the House, a group of college students, dealing with their own personal issues and demons, come up with a daring plan to rob a casino. As they execute their plan, tensions rise and alliances are tested, leading to unexpected consequences.
A widow in San Diego finds herself in a series of comic and romantic misadventures when she rescues a young boy at sea.
In the 1840s, a Texan senator seeks statehood for Texas while facing political rivalries and Comanche attacks. A cattle baron betrays him, leading to a series of gun battles, ambushes, and horseback chases. Amidst the turmoil, a love story unfolds and the fate of Texas hangs in the balance.
Thanks to the chicanery of his crooked uncle Major Cosgrave, Jet has been cheated out of his father's property and branded a pariah. He spends the rest of the film trying to regain his birthright and clear his name. The two women in Jet's life are Judy Polsen, who chases him for so long that he finally catches her, and Alice Austin, Major Cosgrave's fianee.
Morning Express ace reporter 'Timmy' Blake uses her wiles and charms to get the scoop on rival papers, and keep her editor happy. When the Express gets a tip that a wealthy old man was poisoned and 'Timmy' spots the young widow in a nightclub only a day later, she descends on the town where the death took place to dig out the facts. When her reporting results in the arrest of the young widow, 'Timmy' continues to dig, since she isn't quite convinced that the facts she reported cover all the angles.
After retiring from a life of crime, a mobster named Brother Orchid finds himself in a monastery. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when his former associates get wind of his whereabouts and come looking for him. As he navigates the challenges of his new life, Brother Orchid must confront his past and find a way to protect his newfound tranquility.
Don Vincente is determined to make a success of himself and his band. He gets his break by performing at the Garden of the Moon, which is broadcast over the radio. The problem is that John Quinn is the club's ruthless, scheming manager who will do anything to keep Vincente under his thumb. John's assistant, Toni Blake, falls for Vincente, complicating the escalating war.
In Penthouse, a call-girl finds herself framed for murder and must rely on a lawyer to clear her name. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and unexpected romances emerge.
During the Sino-Japanese War, a romantic rivalry develops between a newspaper reporter and a commercial artist who are both in love with the same woman. They navigate their relationships amidst the backdrop of war, disease, and conflict in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Remy is a medical student who has a flair for making his patients comfortable. His genuine concern for the patients in his charge marks him as a hot prospect in his internship program. Pamela works at a children's book publishing company. The two meet via Pamela's brother, who is also Remy's good friend. They fall in love and get an apartment in the East Village of New York. Soon after, the couple begins to indulge in speed and barbiturates. They become heavily addicted. Remy is thrown out of medical school and Pamela quits her job. Remy soon finds himself in debt with the local dealer, Stutter, who introduces his customer to heroin as a revenge for his late bill. Pamela faces the prospect of getting sober at her brother's clinic, but must leave behind a destitute Remy in order to do it.
Gentleman's Fate is a crime drama film released in 1931. It follows the story of a bootlegger who gets entangled in a web of deception after a dying father reveals a secret. Set in New York City during the prohibition era, the film explores themes of class distinction, murder, and betrayal.