Movies and TvShows featuring "captain-of-the-guard" theme.

In 15th-century Paris, Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, must summon the courage to save the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda, from being framed for murder by the evil archdeacon, Claude Frollo. With the help of his friends, a talking gargoyle and a clever goat, Quasimodo embarks on a thrilling adventure that will test his loyalty and reveal the true meaning of love and acceptance.

France, 17th century, under the reign of Louis XIII. Dogtanian is an impetuous and innocent peasant from Gascony, as well as a skilled swordsman, who travels to Paris with the purpose of making his dream come true: to join the Corps of Muskehounds of the Royal Guard.

Mad Love is a period drama set in 16th-century Spain, portraying the passionate and tumultuous love affair between King Philip II and Queen Isabella of Spain. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and tragic romance, as well as the political and religious conflicts of the time. It follows the story of their relationship from its beginnings through its ups and downs, showcasing the challenges they faced in their quest for power and their love for each other.

In the 19th century fictional kingdom of Pontevedro, a rich widow named Sonia is pursued by various suitors, including a ladies' man and a captain of the guard. As she tries to avoid scandal and maintain her independence, she becomes involved in a secret mission and finds unexpected love.

In 16th-century Spain, Miguel de Cervantes, a playwright and tax collector, is imprisoned and defends himself by acting out the story of Don Quixote. Through his delusion, he believes himself to be a knight-errant on a quest to rescue a damsel in distress.

In 1858 France, Emperor Louis Napoleon sends Captain Renault of the Royal Dragoons, Minister La Roche and Major Nicolet to Normandy in search of the members of a group of rebels. A Masked Cavalier, the niece, Lady Christianne, of the Marquis De Montableau, announces at a secret meeting of the Normandy underground leaders that the fabled treasure of Monte Cristo was willed to her and she will use it to finance their cause. Her uncle, the only one who can decipher the symbols on the sword of Monte Cristo, the key to the treasure, derides her stand against the Emperor. La Roche takes possession of the sword and has the Marquis put into the dungeon. Christianne, as the Masked Cavalier, regains the sword from La Roche, but Captain Renault apprehends her and returns to sword to La Roche.

Hell's House (1932) is a drama film about a 14-year-old boy who ends up in a reform school after being falsely accused of a crime. He must navigate the harsh realities of the institution while trying to survive and escape his circumstances. The film explores themes of betrayal, torture, and the effects of the Prohibition era. With a heart condition and facing unemployment, the boy's journey becomes even more challenging. Will he be able to prove his innocence and find a way out?

Wanting his son to get away from his many girlfriends and buckle down to work, the New York industrialist father of a playboy sends him to an obscure village in Spain to find samples of a rare mineral. When the son gets to Spain, he runs afoul of the local police chief - who has a secret that he tries to keep the young man from discovering.

Louis XI of France drafts Paris's popular "king" of criminals as Provost Marshal in his fight against usurper Charles of Burgundy and the traitorous nobles who rally around him.