Movies and TvShows featuring "convicted-of-murder" theme.
Raised in a troublesome neighbourhood, local rebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his schoolmate Jackie, charmed by her fearless spirit and sharp wit. As powerful first love blossoms between the two, rampant gang violence entices him into a much darker path and ultimately destroys all they have built when he is charged with a crime he didn’t commit. After many years apart, now leading profoundly different lives, the star-crossed lovers discover that every path they’ve taken leads them back together, but will love triumph over Clotaire's quest for revenge?
All In is a 2003 South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from January 15 to April 3, 2003 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Inspired by the life of professional poker player Jimmy Cha, it starred Lee Byung-hun and Song Hye-kyo in a story about one's man's rise through the fiercely competitive world of casino gambling as he clashes with his rivals over money, success, and love. The drama was a ratings success in South Korea, with its final episode reaching a peak viewership rating of 47.7%, which is the 42nd highest-rated Korean drama episode of all time. It also won several awards, notably the Grand Prize for Lee Byung-hun at the 2003 SBS Drama Awards.
When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case.
Apple Tree Yard is a TV show about a married scientist who begins a secret affair, leading to a brutal murder that takes a toll on her life. Manipulation, deception, and vigilante justice unfold as she navigates the consequences of her actions.
The Postman Always Rings Twice is a classic film-noir crime drama that tells the story of a drifter who becomes entangled in a steamy affair with a married woman. As their passion grows, they plot to murder her husband, setting off a series of events that lead to deception, betrayal, and tragic consequences. Set in 1930s California, this black and white masterpiece is filled with suspense and twists.
Street Law follows the story of a man who, after being mugged and left for dead, decides to take matters into his own hands and seek revenge on those who wronged him. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he uncovers a web of corruption and violence, leading him on a dangerous path of justice.
After being released from prison, a former convict tries to start a new life in New Mexico. However, he is haunted by his criminal past and finds himself at odds with his parole officer. As he navigates the difficulties of finding employment and building relationships, he is faced with the opportunity for redemption and the possibility of revenge.
Jean Monier is a disillusioned lawyer, appointed to defend Nicolas Milik, a man accused of murdering his wife. While everything points to his guilt, Monier takes up the case, convinced of his innocence.
Set in Kabul during the Taliban regime, 'The Swallows of Kabul' tells the heartbreaking story of two couples whose lives intertwine amidst the chaos of war, injustice, and societal restrictions. As they navigate through personal struggles, love, and loss, they are faced with difficult choices that will change their lives forever.
When a man is convicted of murdering his wife, he is sent to a strange afterlife where he must confront his guilty past. Desperate for a second chance, he discovers a portal that allows him to change the past events and escape from his life sentence. However, he soon realizes that altering his fate comes with cruel and unusual consequences.
Mason defends a man he had sentenced to prison when he was an appellate-court judge. Now, 18 months after the sentencing, a new witness turns up to prove the man's innocence. Mason steps in to defend the man.
In Swamp Water, a man falsely accused of murder finds refuge in the swamp, where he must fight to prove his innocence while evading capture. With the help of allies and his own resourcefulness, he uncovers the truth hidden in the treacherous marshland.
In 'Ballad of a White Cow,' a deaf widow navigates the challenges of raising her deaf daughter alone, while fighting to prove her husband's innocence after he was unjustly convicted of murder and sentenced to death. With the weight of false accusations and the death penalty hanging over her, she finds solace in sign language and the support of a kind judge.
“First Blood" examines some of America’s most notorious serial killers through the prism of their first known kills to reveal what drove them to the moment when violent fantasy and curiosity became a devastating reality.
A man is sentenced to prison for murder and discovers the importance of honor and redemption while serving his sentence in a New York prison. He forms relationships with other inmates and struggles against corruption within the prison system.
A motorcycle riding lawyer fights to save the life of a mentally retarded man on death row. His own mother is ready to let him go.
A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-row inmate. Enter Chauncey Ledbetter, a quirky and potentially gay prisoner convicted of murdering his high school show choir teacher. As filming of the documentary progresses, evidence increases that Chauncey might be guilty after all.
After being convicted of murder, a boxer finds himself in a corrupt prison with a sadistic warden. He must navigate through dangerous inmates, a rigged boxing match, and a prison guard with a personal vendetta. Along the way, he forms unlikely alliances and discovers the strength within himself to fight for his freedom.