Movies and TvShows featuring "car-phone" theme.
James Rockford is a private investigator who lives in a trailer home in Malibu, California. He takes on various cases and solves crimes with the help of his trusty car, a Pontiac Firebird. The show explores his complex relationship with his father and the challenges he faces as a detective in a time of social change and unrest.
Mannix follows the adventures of Joe Mannix, a private investigator in Los Angeles who gets involved in various cases ranging from action-packed chases to mysterious whodunnits. With his sharp wit and martial arts skills, Mannix always manages to crack the case and outsmart the criminals. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, the show delves into the crime-ridden underbelly of California, showcasing thrilling action sequences, suspenseful mysteries, and compelling drama.
Cannon is a TV show from the 1970s that follows the story of Frank Cannon, a private detective with multiple personality disorder. He solves crimes while dealing with his own mental illness.
Highway Patrol is a thrilling TV show that follows the action-packed lives of highway patrol officers in the 1950s. With intense car chases, criminal investigations, and dangerous encounters, these officers face adversity every day to protect the public and enforce the law. Join the highway patrol as they navigate through the challenges of a rural setting, manhunts, missing persons, and the ever-present threat of criminals.
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. On Christmas Eve, NYPD Detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles, hoping to reconcile with his wife Holly at a party held by her employer, the Nakatomi Corporation. The plaza is seized by German radical Hans Gruber and his team, who take everyone hostage except for McClane. McClane must navigate the building, outsmart the terrorists, and rescue the hostages.
An advertising executive is sent to a mental hospital after his honesty in advertising lands him in trouble. In the hospital, he meets a group of patients who help him create unconventional and honest ads. Together, they challenge the norms of the advertising industry and create a successful campaign that captures the attention of the public.
Sabrina Fairchild, the daughter of a chauffeur, falls in love with David Larrabee, the playboy son of her father's wealthy employers. When she returns from a stay in Paris transformed and sophisticated, David starts to see her in a new light.
After her daughter is brutally raped and murdered, a woman takes matters into her own hands and seeks revenge against the perpetrator.
A single mother and artist, Annie Laird, finds herself serving as a juror in a high-profile trial. She soon becomes the target of a dangerous game, as a mysterious man manipulates her into influencing the verdict. Annie's life is turned upside down as she navigates through deception, danger, and the fear of losing everything she holds dear.
American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there. Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) is an aspiring author who hasn't been able to sell a book. Instead, he applies for a job at a newspaper in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He gets the job and meets Sala (Michael Rispoli), who gets him acclimated and tells him he thinks the newspaper will fold soon. Kemp is given the horoscope section. He's staying at a hotel and meets Chenault (Amber Heard), who's avoiding a Union Carbide party there. Kemp is immediately smitten with her. Kemp is an alcoholic and his boss Lotterman (Richard Jenkins) tells him to stop drinking. Kemp also meets Moberg (Giovanni Ribisi), a deadbeat who can't be fired. Waiting for an interview, Kemp meets Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart), a freelance realtor, who takes him home to discuss Kemp writing ads for him. Chenault is Sanderson's fiancee, but pretends not to know him. Kemp moves in with Sala, who also rooms with Moberg. The place is horribly unkempt and poor. Sala keeps cockerels for cockfighting. Kemp begins to see the poverty of San Juan, but his boss doesn't want him to write about it, as it's bad for tourism. Moberg returns with leftover filters from a rum plant containing high-proof alcohol. Moberg has been fired, and wants to kill Lotterman. He also likes Nazi records. Kemp visits Sanderson and spies him making love to Chenault. He meets Zimburger (Bill Smitrovich) and Segarra (Amaury Nolasco), who want him to help with a real estate scam. Sanderson yells at some locals who are walking onto his beach. Later, Sala and Kemp are driving, and the locals attack them. The police arrive and break up the fight, then throw Sala and Kemp in jail. Sanderson gets them out. The next day, Kemp meets with Sanderson's crew, who tell him that the US military is relinquishing the lease on some prime real estate, and he is asked to pick up Chenault from her house. They share a moment. Zimburger takes Kemp and Sala to see the island property, then they head to St. Thomas for Carnival. He finds Chenault, and they wind up on Sanderson's boat. Sanderson is unhappy that Sala is involved. At night, they go to a club, and Chenault dances with locals, which enrages Sanderson even more. The next day, Chenault is gone, and Sanderson tells Kemp that he blew it. When Salas and Kemp return home, Moberg tells them that Lotterman has left. He also sells them some drugs, which they take. In a rum- and drug-induced stupor, they wander about the docks. Kemp works on a newspaper story. Lotterman returns, but won't publish Kemp's story. Chenault shows up at Kemp's place, and Sanderson disowns her. Sanderson withdraws his bail, and Kemp and Sala are wanted. Moberg also tells them that Lotterman has closed the paper. Kemp decides to print a last issue, telling the truth about Lotterman and Sanderson, as well as the stories Lotterman declined. To gain money to print the last edition, Kemp, Sala, and Moberg place a big cockfighting bet. They visit a hermaphrodite witch doctor to lay a blessing on their cockerel. They win, but the newspaper machines have been confiscated. The dream dies. Kemp continues his quest, stealing Sanderson's boat. The end credits explain that Kemp made it back to New York, married Chenault, and became a successful journalist.
The Concorde... Airport '79 is a disaster film in which a Concorde flight from Washington D.C. to Paris faces various challenges including missile attacks, sabotage, and severe weather conditions. The passengers and crew must work together to survive the perilous journey.
In Cloak & Dagger, a young girl named Davey with a vivid imagination becomes involved in a thrilling spy adventure when she discovers a video game containing top-secret codes. With the help of her imaginary friend, an invisible hero named Jack Flack, she must outsmart dangerous spies and save her father from becoming a traitor. Filled with suspense, action, and heartwarming moments, Cloak & Dagger is a unique and exciting family film.
Cleopatra Jones, a special agent, goes on a mission to take down a drug lord and his criminal organization. With her martial arts skills and determination, she fights against corruption and crime. Along the way, she faces dangerous situations, including shootouts, hostage situations, and deception. Cleopatra Jones is a dark comedy blaxploitation film set in the 1970s, filled with action, crime, and thrilling moments.
In the New Mexico desert, giant ants, mutated by atomic radiation, wreak havoc on a small town. As the townspeople panic and struggle to survive, a group of scientists and the military race against time to eliminate the giant ants before they spread and cause further destruction.
Government agent Frank Powell is determined to bring down racketeering crime lord Oliver Sully but cannot find any evidence. Powell concocts a plan to have the Justice Department buy a brothel, set up a professional call girl named Kathy Dunn as a hostess, and get the crime boss on extortion.
When alien creatures invade an apartment building in Los Angeles, a group of residents, including a stepfather and his stepson, must find a way to survive. As the creatures wreak havoc, the residents use their wit and resourcefulness to outsmart the invaders. With a low budget and a mix of comedy and horror, Critters 3 delivers a thrilling and entertaining experience.
A wheeler-dealer businessman tries to make quick money through various schemes and encounters comedic situations along the way.
Skidoo (1968) is a crime comedy film that follows the story of a retired mobster named Tony who is forced to go undercover in Alcatraz Prison to break out a fellow mobster. Along the way, he encounters hippies, acid trips, and various comedic situations. Will Tony be able to accomplish his mission and escape the madness of Alcatraz?
In 'Herbie Rides Again,' a Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie comes to life and helps a woman named Nicole battle an evil land developer who wants to demolish her home. With his quirky personality and magical abilities, Herbie creates chaos and hilarity wherever he goes.
A security guard is seduced by a beautiful woman and becomes entangled in a dangerous plot to rob a bank. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he must navigate a web of deception, betrayal, and murder.