Movies and TvShows featuring "coup-detat" theme.
Yona is the sole princess of the kingdom, living a luxurious and carefree life as a princess should. She has it all: the finest clothes and cosmetics, the most divine sweets, a loving emperor as a father, and the hottest cousin crush, Soo-won, anyone could ever hope to have. Now, if only her bodyguard, Son Hak, wasn't so annoying to her and her hair wasn't so red. But her nearly perfect world quickly shatters as the man she loves, Soo-won, murders her father and the path to his ascension to the throne is assured. Son Hak escapes with Yona, and they lead a life on the run from that point on.
Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettits reluctantly provides security for journalist Claire Wellington as she interviews dictator Juan Venegas. During the interview, a military coup erupts, forcing them to flee into the jungle.
The Handmaid's Tale is set in a bleak future where women are subjugated and used for reproductive purposes. The protagonist, Offred, navigates a dangerous society where she must navigate the oppressive rule of the theocratic regime while seeking to reclaim her independence and reunite with her lost family.
In ancient China, a courageous female warrior disguises herself as a man to seek revenge for her family. Along the way, she becomes entangled in a slow-burn romance and faces the challenges of a hidden identity in the Tang Dynasty.
Ekaterina is a TV show that depicts the life of Catherine the Great, the Russian empress. It explores her rise to power, the challenges she faced as a female ruler, her loveless marriage, and the palace intrigue that surrounded her. Set in 18th century Russia, the series showcases the golden age of the Russian empire and the various historical events and political maneuvers that shaped Catherine's reign.
Heat Guy J is a 26 episode science fiction anime series created by Escaflowne director Kazuki Akane and Satelight. Heat Guy J was licensed and distributed in the U.S. in 2003 by Pioneer. It was re-released by Funimation Entertainment in the fall of 2009. The first 13 episodes of the show also was broadcast on the cable channel MTV2. A one volume manga was created based on the series, and was licensed and distributed by TOKYOPOP. The show was picked up for a UK DVD release by Manga Entertainment starting in March 2006. It was packaged in double DVD sets to make up for the long delayed release of the series.
In a world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, a young man named Eren Yeager joins the fight against the Titans, vowing to eradicate them and reclaim the world for humanity. Alongside his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman and childhood friend Armin Arlert, Eren embarks on a dangerous journey filled with mystery, tragedy, and betrayal.
For Mu Wan Qing, 1926 would always be remembered as the year that changed her life forever. Bringing her mother's ashes home to be buried, Wan Qing returned to the land of her birth, with no idea of what awaited her once she arrived.
Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport run the celebrity tabloid show 'Skylark Tonight'. When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North Korean dictator Jong-Un Kim, they are recruited by the CIA to assassinate him.
The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.
In a kingdom at war with giants, Jack, a young farmhand, opens a gateway between the human and giant worlds. He fights for the kingdom and the love of a princess, as an ancient war between humans and giants is reignited.
When a former Navy SEAL is framed for the murder of a high-ranking government official, he must go on the run to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy that could lead to a coup in Washington, D.C. With the help of his former partner and a group of loyal allies, he must navigate a dangerous web of deception, betrayal, and political intrigue to expose the truth and save the country.
In the satirical comedy film 'The Dictator,' a dictator named Aladeen risks his life to prevent democracy from reaching his beloved country. However, when he is betrayed by his uncle and replaced with a double, Aladeen finds himself stripped of his identity and forced to navigate the streets of New York City. With the help of a kind-hearted store owner named Zoey, Aladeen must reclaim his position and prevent his country from transitioning to democracy. Along the way, he learns about democracy, love, and the true meaning of leadership.
Fang of the Sun Dougram is a 75-episode anime television series, created by Ryosuke Takahashi and Sunrise, and aired in Japan from October 23, 1981 to March 25, 1983 on TV Tokyo. A 1983 full-length feature film, Dougram: Documentary of the Fang of the Sun, summarized the series.
Six individuals, each the best at what they do, are chosen to form a vigilante squad and take down criminals and terrorists. They abandon their pasts and use their skills to change the future. Their first mission involves killing Turgistan's four generals, and they later stage a coup d'état to install a new leader. In the end, they succeed in their mission and part ways until they are needed again.
Antonio Banderas returns as El Mariachi, (`El' for short), in the final chapter of the Mariachi/Desperado trilogy. The story picks up years after El is presumed dead. CIA Agent Sands played by Johnny Depp tracks El down and offers him a job to kill General Marquez (Gerardo Vigil), the man who killed El's wife and child. El takes the job for personal revenge and honor, and not for the money. General Marquez is working for Barrillo (Willem Dafoe), the drug cartel kingpin who has plans to assassinate the president of Mexico and assume power. Sands also recruits a retired FBI agent Jorge, played by Ruben Blades, who has an old score to settle with Barrillo. Jorge's partner was tortured for two weeks and killed by Barrillo years earlier.
Invisible Heroes is a riveting TV show based on the true story of Finnish diplomats in Chile during the 1973 coup. It portrays their courageous efforts to save political refugees and their struggle against the right-wing extremist dictatorship. The show delves into the intense diplomatic maneuverings, espionage, and personal sacrifices made by the Finnish embassy staff to protect human rights and challenge the oppressive regime.
In 1973, during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a German flight attendant named Lena and her activist boyfriend Daniel get caught in the political unrest in Chile. Daniel is kidnapped and taken to a secret prison called Colonia Dignidad, run by a religious cult that supports the military regime. In order to find and save Daniel, Lena decides to join the cult and infiltrate Colonia Dignidad. She faces the horrors of torture, abuse, and forced labor as she tries to escape and reunite with Daniel.
After moving to a fictional Southeast Asian country for a new job, an American engineer and his family become trapped when a violent coup breaks out. They must navigate the chaotic and dangerous streets of the city to find safety and escape.