Movies and TvShows featuring "car-thief" theme.
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is an anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock that features various crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller stories. Each episode presents a unique and captivating plot that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats.
Shameless is a dark comedy TV show that follows the lives of the Gallagher family, a dysfunctional group of individuals living on a housing estate in Manchester. The show explores themes of poverty, self-destruction, and family problems, while also incorporating humor and melodrama. It revolves around Frank Gallagher, an alcoholic father, and his six children who often find themselves in various scams and absurd situations. The show provides a raw and raunchy portrayal of working-class life in Northern England.
Summer 1996. While chasing after a bicycle thief, Yang Xi (Wan Peng) hurts her leg and therefore can’t participate in the long-distance run to earn some bonus points for the college entrance exam anymore. When school starts again, Yang Xi not only has to discover that the offender is her new classmate Hua Biao (Hou Ming Hao), but he even snatches away her position as class monitor. The entire class considers the hot-blooded and impulsive newcomer Hua Biao who is gifted in sciences as their enemy. Hua Biao, however, proves them wrong as he continuously helps his classmates out. In the end, he becomes part of the “Five Flying Bicycles Group” and Yang Xi learns that he’s not only responsible and loyal, but also very respectful towards his grandma. Yang Xi finally lets go of her prejudices and the little group experiences their last year of high school together.
B.A.D. Cats is an American action/police drama that aired on ABC from January until February 1980 on Friday nights at 8 PM Eastern time. The series stars Asher Brauner, Steve Hanks, and Michelle Pfeiffer in one of her first major acting roles. The acronym B.A.D Cats stood for 'Burglary Auto Detail, Commercial Auto Thefts'.
A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal fifty cars with his crew in one night to save his brother's life. Giovanni Ribisi , along with 2 other men, are about to steal a car under orders from Calitri (Christopher Eccleston.) The goal is to steal 50 top of the line cars to fill an order from an international auto theft ring. The intended car is a Porsche, still in a showroom. Ribisi tells the 2 men that he's going to get his tools to steal the car. He opens his trunk, takes out a brick and throws it through the glass door of the car dealership. They steal the car, driving it through the glass wall of the dealership. The police track the car back to the gang's warehouse. Everyone escapes but the police impound all the cars already stolen including 3 Mercedes. Kip Raines (Nicolas Cage) is a former car thief who is now running a rundown go-kart track. One of his old gangs shows up and tells him that Calitri has his brother Ribisi and he's in serious trouble. They go to Long Beach and to Calitri's headquarters in a wrecking yard. The brother is handcuffed to the steering wheel of a car in a crusher. Calitri tells Cage that he has 3 days to steal 50 cars, or his brother dies. Cage agrees. Day 1, they pick their team which includes Robert Duvall, Angelina Jolie and Cage's brother Ribisi who was released from the half-crushed car. Memphis (Rebert Duvall) was Cage's old car stealing mentor. Day 2, they pick out the cars to steal. Day 3, they steal the cars. The police detective (Delroy Lindo) knows how the original 3 Mercedes were stolen. The thieves had gotten special keys from the dealer, so the police watch the dealership. When one of Cage's group goes to get more keys, the police start following him. The theft of the cars is going smoothly until Cage is about to steal one of the Mercedes and notices the police watching. He notifies the rest of his team to walk away from the Mercedes. He still needs these cars to fill his order. He then realizes that he still has the original keys from the first attempt. He decides to steal the 3 Mercedes from the police impound lot. They've now got 49 cars and need just one more. The last car is a 1967 Mustang Shelby GT. This has always been a problem car for Cage since he's never had a successful theft of this type of car. He starts the car but when he starts to pull out of the lot, the police show up. A huge chase begins lasting about 15 minutes ending with Cage stopped in a giant traffic jam on a bridge. As the police are about to capture him, Cage notices a truck used for carrying autos with its ramp down. Cage floors it and using the ramp, jumps over all the cars stuck in traffic, escaping from the police. He gets the car to Calitri 12 minutes late. Calitri toys with Cage saying he'll let his brother live but has really made up his mind to kill Cage. As his henchman are about to kill Cage, his brother shows up and knocks off the henchman. Delroy shows up and he, Cage and Calitri have a gunfight inside the warehouse. Calitri has Delroy at gunpoint and is about to shoot him when Cage runs and throws himself against Calitri, knocking Calitri off the catwalk to his death. Delroy was there to arrest Cage for auto theft but let's Cage go for saving his life. Cage tells him where the other 49 stolen cars are. The last scene is Cage and his gang having a barbecue at Duvall's shop, and they give Cage a present. It is a 1967 Mustang Shelby which can be restored. It ends with Cage and Jolie driving off in it.
Bulletproof is a buddy cop comedy film from 1996. An undercover cop and a detective who have a complicated friendship team up to take down a drug dealer. They face shootouts, car chases, and other dangerous situations as they try to bring the criminal to justice.
Tyler Gage, a troubled young man involved in drugs and crime, gets a chance to turn his life around when he receives a scholarship for a performing arts school. He meets Nora, a talented dancer, and they start working together. As Tyler learns about discipline and dedication, he begins to change his perspective on life. Together, they choreograph a fusion of ballet and hip-hop, but when Nora's old partner returns, Tyler feels used and storms out. However, he ultimately returns to perform with Nora and they deliver a spectacular performance, leading to Nora getting accepted into a dance company and Tyler being welcomed as a student at the school.
Chris, a rich divorcee, becomes enamored with a mysterious woman named Sky. However, their relationship takes a dark turn when Chris, his ex-wife, and their child become trapped, leading to a desperate fight for survival.
Rush is a crime drama movie that follows the story of a female undercover cop who gets involved in an underground drug ring in Texas. As she investigates the drug deal operations, she struggles with her own heroin addiction and the challenges of her dangerous assignment. Along the way, she forms a complicated relationship with her coworker and faces threats, blackmail, and a personal vendetta.
In Breathless, a French criminal named Michel steals a car and goes on the run with a beautiful American woman named Patricia. As they try to evade the police, they engage in a passionate and destructive relationship. The film is a hallmark of the French New Wave movement.
Overdrive is an action-packed movie about two brothers, Andrew and Garrett Foster, who are expert car thieves. They travel to the south of France to steal luxury cars and pay off a debt. However, their plans take a dangerous turn when they mistakenly steal a car belonging to a powerful crime lord. With their lives on the line, they must find a way to outsmart their enemies and escape with their lives.
In 'No Man's Land,' a rookie police officer is assigned to infiltrate a corrupt police force. As he gets deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of corruption and deception. With his life on the line, he must navigate a treacherous path to bring the criminals to justice.
In Gone in 60 Seconds, a group of car thieves is forced to steal 50 cars in one night to save their brother's life. With the clock ticking, they face numerous obstacles, including the police, rival criminals, and a drug lord. The high-stakes operation leads to thrilling car chases, daring escapes, and explosive action.
Two If by Sea (1996) is a comedy crime movie about a couple of thieves who steal a valuable painting and try to make their escape. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and comedic situations, leading to a series of misadventures.
A young waitress, searching for hope, gets caught up in a world of drugs and violence. She becomes addicted and must fight to escape her dangerous lifestyle.
A young undercover cop goes back to school to solve a case involving a drug dealer at an exclusive private school. He navigates through the luxurious surroundings and rich-kid problems while trying to blend in and catch the criminal. Action-packed car chases, shootouts, and humorous situations arise as he goes undercover as a high school student.
Neo Ned is a drama and romance movie released in 2005. It tells the story of Ned, a mentally ill man who falls in love with a woman named Rachael at a psychiatric hospital. Their relationship is challenged by their different backgrounds and the societal pressures they face. The movie explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the struggle to overcome personal demons.
Thieves follows the story of a group of criminals in Lyon, France, as their lives intertwine and their heist goes horribly wrong. The movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions.