Movies and TvShows featuring "city-hall" theme.
Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. But when it goes awry, they team up to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.
When the Joker wreaks havoc on Gotham, Batman must confront his greatest test to fight injustice and protect the city.
The Killing (2007) is a Nordic noir crime drama TV show that revolves around a detective's investigation of the murder of a teenage girl. As the investigation progresses, the detective uncovers a web of corruption, conspiracy, and personal secrets, leading to a suspenseful and thrilling journey.
After eight years of exile, Batman is forced back into action with the help of Selina Kyle to protect Gotham City from the dangerous terrorist Bane.
Harvey Milk, a gay activist, struggles for gay rights and becomes California's first openly gay elected official. He faces homophobia, discrimination, and assassination threats, but continues his fight to create change.
Squad 38 is a TV show that follows a talented con artist as he tries to scam corrupt government officials who have been embezzling money from the city's taxes. With the help of his team, they plan audacious schemes to expose the corrupt officials and bring them to justice.
Boss is a TV show about a powerful mayor of Chicago who is diagnosed with a degenerative disease. As he tries to come to terms with his illness, he also has to deal with the challenges of running a city plagued by corruption and political intrigue. Along the way, he must navigate complicated relationships and make difficult decisions that will impact his personal and professional life.
Mob City is a neo-noir crime drama set in 1940s Los Angeles, focusing on the battle between the LAPD and organized crime. The series follows a group of detectives, lawyers, and police captains as they navigate the corrupt city, with flashbacks to World War II veteran experiences. The storyline involves mobsters, mafia, and ex-boxers, providing an intense and suspenseful atmosphere.
In 1930s Los Angeles, a private detective named Jake Gittes is hired to spy on Hollis Mulwray, chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. When Gittes discovers that he was set up and Mulwray ends up dead, he starts investigating the corruption and deceit behind the city's water supply. As Gittes uncovers the truth, he realizes the extent of the conspiracy and must confront the powerful figures involved. Ultimately, he must make a difficult choice that reflects the dark and twisted nature of Chinatown.
Follow the story of a kind-hearted cobbler as he spreads Christmas spirit and friendship in a small town. With the help of his trumpet, quartet, and a little girl, he brings joy and warmth to everyone in Skomakergata.
An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger. In September 1991, the swordfishing boat, The Andrea Gail, returns to port in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a poor catch. Desperate for money, Billy Tyne (The Captain), convinces the crew to join him for one more late season fishing expedition. They head out past their usual fishing grounds, leaving a developing thunderstorm behind them. Initially unsuccessful, they head to the Flemish Cap, where their luck improves. At the height of their fishing, the ice machine breaks; the only way to preserve their catch is to hurry back to shore. After debating whether to sail through the building storm or to wait it out, the crew decide to risk the storm. However, between the Andrea Gail and Gloucester is a confluence of 2 powerful weather fronts and a hurricane, which the crew of Andrea Gail underestimate. After repeated warnings from other ships, the Andrea Gail loses her antenna, forcing a fellow ship to call in a Mayday. An Air National Guard rescue helicopter responds, but after failing to perform a midair refuel, the helicopter crew ditch the aircraft before it crashes, and all but one of the crew members are rescued by a Coast Guard Vessel, The Tamaroa. The Andrea Gail endures various problems; with 40-foot/12 meter waves crashing on to the deck, a broken stabilizer ramming the side of the ship, and two men are thrown overboard. The crew decide to turn around to avoid further damage by the storm. After doing so, the vessel encounters an enormous rogue wave. After attempting and failing to ride over the wave, the stricken fishing vessel capsizes and sinks. Only Bobby Shatford manages to get out of the boat; however, he has no chance of surviving. He is last seen all alone among the waves. Back at shore, a memorial ceremony is carried out while friends and family worry and wait for a ship that never comes home.
A young boy moves from Montana to Florida and starts to investigate a construction site located near his school. With the help of his new friends, he discovers that the developers plan to destroy the habitat of endangered owls. The boy and his friends go on a mission to protect the owls and stop the construction.
Serial (Bad) Weddings is a hilarious comedy that revolves around a multicultural family and their experiences with cultural differences and prejudices during a series of weddings. The movie explores themes of racism, family relationships, and the clash of cultures in a humorous and heartwarming way.
In The Yards, an ex-con named Leo returns to his old neighborhood in Queens, New York City, and gets involved in a web of corruption and crime. He is manipulated by his stepfather and ends up being framed for a murder he did not commit. Leo must navigate the dangerous world of corrupt politicians, mobsters, and street demonstrations to clear his name and stay alive.
Flanked by their two children, Simon and Adélaïde decide, like many Parisians today, to leave their two-room apartment for a quieter and more comfortable life in the country. They are seduced by a house in the middle of nature: space, a vegetable garden, a wood adjoining their garden and above all villagers who welcome them with open arms. A dream come true! But the young couple was soon to be disillusioned: the wood was actually a hunting ground for big game! Although the hunters are friendly, they are not willing to give up their territory, making Simon and Adélaïde's dream of the countryside a living hell. But true to their reputation, our Parisians are not going to let them do it.
In Love and Other Disasters, a fashion journalist living in London becomes a matchmaker for her friends while navigating her own love life. With mistaken identities, hash brownies, and a tango dance-off, this delightful comedy explores the complexities of relationships and the search for true love.
Ikiru follows the story of Kanji Watanabe, a government official who is diagnosed with stomach cancer. Realizing that he has limited time left to live, Watanabe embarks on a quest to find meaning in his life. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of making a positive impact on others and finding happiness in the small moments. This poignant drama explores themes of mortality, loneliness, and the search for purpose.
Based on a true story, 'The Best of Enemies' follows the unlikely friendship between civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C.P. Ellis as they co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina in 1971.
The Bonfire of the Vanities is a social satire that follows the story of a successful journalist Sherman McCoy, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he accidentally enters a wrong neighborhood and gets involved in a hit-and-run accident. This incident sets off a series of events that lead to a media frenzy, racial tensions, and a high-profile trial. As his life unravels, McCoy must confront his own privilege and societal injustices.
Scooby-Doo and his friends, Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy, attend a comic book convention where they meet their favorite superhero, the Blue Falcon. However, they soon find themselves embroiled in a mystery when a villain known as Mr. Hyde starts causing havoc at the convention. With the help of the Blue Falcon and his sidekick, Dynomutt, Scooby-Doo and his gang must unravel the secrets of the Blue Falcon's past and stop Mr. Hyde before it's too late.