Movies and TvShows featuring "behind-bars" theme.

Twisted (2004) follows a detective investigating a series of murders that lead him to confront his own twisted past. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in a web of lies, deception, and betrayal. With each twist and turn, the truth becomes more elusive, and the line between right and wrong begins to blur.

In 1959, Truman Capote learns of a murder case in Kansas and decides to write a book about it. He forms a relationship with one of the killers on death row while conducting research. As Capote delves deeper into the case, he becomes emotionally attached to the killer. The appeals process drags on for years, and Capote struggles to complete his book. Eventually, he obtains the information he needs but realizes his own callousness in the process. With the last appeal rejected, Capote witnesses the execution and reflects on his inability to stop it. Despite the success of his book, Capote is consumed by his own misery and never finishes another book.

In Cold Sweat, a man seeks revenge and gets involved in a dangerous smuggling operation, facing off against gangsters and the police. The plot takes unexpected turns as the protagonist navigates through a cold and treacherous world.

In this silent film comedy, a police officer in New York City gets involved in various adventures, including chasing criminals, dealing with a pickpocket, and trying to impress the mayor's daughter.

In 1980s Turkey, a teenage boy is wrongfully imprisoned during a political junta. He endures abuse, bullying, and torture while forming unexpected friendships with fellow prisoners.

Vladimir and Rosa is a thought-provoking movie released in 1971. It follows the story of a sham trial where Vladimir and Rosa, two political activists, are unjustly accused and put on trial. The movie explores themes of political activism, police violence, media manipulation, and oppression. It showcases the struggle of the working class and the corrupt system they face. With powerful commentary and a revolutionary spirit, Vladimir and Rosa is a must-watch for anyone interested in political cinema.

It's 3:00 AM at the Firewater Club, and Stanley has had more than enough to drink. When he tries to take over leading the orchestra, the manager - a former boxer - lets him know that he needs to restrain himself. But it's not long before Stanley causes another disruption anyway, and when he then tries to dance with the manager's wife, the manager's patience finally runs out.

The Masseuse is a science fiction love story set in a futuristic Kuala Lumpur between a humanoid masseuse and her technician who has a disturbing past.

Jimmy Aubrey causes chaos in China.

The murder of an innocent, happy couple leads to a courtroom trial that would sentence the killer to death, but who really did it?

A courtroom comedy! In this short we follow suspect Mr. Wilson (Clyde) as he explains the events leading to him hitting brother-in-law Homer Healy (Jack Shutta) with a monkey wrench. This was Andy Clyde's last short film for Educational Pictures.

In her film debut, Patricia Morison played the doe eyed daughter (Mary Jane) who yearned for a young car salesman that was regularly getting into scrapes with the law. Her father forbid her to have anything to do with him, unless she could prove he was worthy as a man and as a car salesman. He then calls her saying he is in jail for driving wrecklessly, and she rushes over.