Movies and TvShows featuring "breeches-buoy" theme.

In 'The Towering Inferno,' a catastrophic fire engulfs the world's tallest building, trapping hundreds of people inside. As the flames rage on, a group of firefighters and other survivors must work together to find a way to escape before it's too late. With time running out and danger at every turn, they must overcome their fears and personal conflicts to survive.

During the Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower faces a challenging examination for promotion in the Royal Navy. Along with the threat of war and the plague looming over his ship, Hornblower must demonstrate his heroism and leadership skills under intense pressure.

This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.

Dr. Frank Brace (Joe King) is an important doctor with son Jerry (Gordon Oliver) as well as foster son Steven (Donald Woods). The sons are both interns at Frank's hospital. Steven is the better doctor who takes blame for Jerry's mistakes.Steven has his license revoked when he is blamed for two deaths. Steven goes through years of hell trying to redeem himself.

In 'Way for a Sailor,' a sailor experiences a tumultuous journey on a whaling ship. He encounters deception, courtship, and the challenges of life at sea. As the ship faces a storm and begins to sink, he must summon heroism to survive. Set in London, England, and Singapore, this pre-Code drama explores themes of love, lechery, and the struggles of the merchant marine.

Doris lives with her rough Coast Guardsman father. He has plans for her to marry an up and coming officer, but there is competition when a new, brash, Guardsman enters the picture. Dad hates the new guy, mostly because he is like himself.