Based on the true story of the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy warship that was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Pacific Ocean in 1945. The ship sank and the surviving crew members were left stranded in shark-infested waters. As they waited for rescue, they faced extreme hardships and fought to stay alive.
In The Mercenary, a hired gun gets caught up in the Mexican Revolution and must navigate treacherous alliances and dangerous situations to survive.
A woman named Martha Ivers has built a successful life for herself, but the weight of her dark past and the secrets she holds threaten to unravel everything. As a child, Martha witnessed a murder and her involvement in the crime has haunted her ever since. When her husband, Walter, discovers the truth, Martha will go to great lengths to keep her secrets buried, even if it means destroying those she loves.
American Pop is a 1981 animated drama that tells the story of four generations of a Russian Jewish immigrant family. The film explores their journey and their involvement in American pop culture. From the 1890s to the 1980s, the film depicts the struggles and triumphs of the family, including their experiences with prohibition, rock music, drugs, and the music business. Through its unique rotoscoping animation technique, American Pop provides a captivating and emotional portrayal of the immigrant experience and its impact on American society.
In 'Hallelujah', a preacher struggles with temptation and redemption while facing challenges such as crime, gambling, and personal relationships. This drama/musical movie explores themes of faith, love, and forgiveness.
China Girl is a gripping wartime drama set in China during World War II. It follows the story of an American man caught in a web of Japanese and German agents. With the backdrop of war propaganda, the protagonist must navigate a world of double identities, dangerous secrets, and interracial romance. As the tension escalates, he finds himself held prisoner and must use his wits to escape and seek vindication. This thrilling film captures the struggle for survival and hope for the future amidst the chaos of war.
An eccentric bounty hunter named Providence captures and sets free a criminal in order to collect the same bounty over and over again in different states, until they discover that a local sheriff is up to something crooked.
A young man moves to Chicago and becomes embroiled in the dangerous underworld of gambling and adultery.
After a couple steals a bag of money from a drug cartel, they find themselves on the run and in jeopardy. As they try to escape, they encounter various dangerous situations and face the consequences of their actions.
Two Montana saddletramps head to Nashville to open up a detective agency. At first, the agency begins on a lark but, soon, they get involved in a case involving a kidnapped singer and an intricate blackmail scheme.
A teacher writing a book about gambling meets a hotel/casino owner threatened by a gangster.
After being framed for murder, a man must navigate a web of deception and betrayal to prove his innocence before it's too late. With the help of unlikely allies, he uncovers a sinister plot that goes deeper than he could have ever imagined.
A rich businessman brings home a homeless man who promises to tame his willful 18-year-old daughter.
From Hand to Mouth is a silent comedy film released in 1919. The plot follows a man who must secure an inheritance by saving a kidnapped woman. Throughout the film, he encounters various comedic obstacles and uses his wit to overcome them.
Three sailors on leave head for Paris with one thing on their minds.
The Learning Tree is a powerful coming-of-age drama set in 1920s Kansas, following the story of a 14-year-old black-American boy. It delves into themes of racial injustice, segregation, and the fear and immorality prevalent in society. The protagonist faces challenges such as probation, encounters with the court system, and racism. Through love and the pursuit of fairness, he navigates his way through life, ultimately learning valuable lessons about himself and the world around him.
J. Ward Thomas of Park Avenue leads a double life as an investment broker and as notorious gambler Spade Martin, despite the protests of his beautiful wife Natalie, a nightclub singer who retired when they married. Spade's younger brother "Chick" wires Spade from Seattle that he has quit gambling for a job in real estate and is about to marry a nice girl named Betty. Relieved to find his kid brother is straight, Spade sends him $10,000 cash as a wedding present. When a woman posing as a pregnant wife comes to Spade for a loan, Spade gives it to her. Later, when Steve Burdick, the woman's supposed husband, brags in a bar that he made a fool of Spade, Spade's hit man, Trigger, kills Burdick. Tired of Spade's gambling, Natalie books a return engagement at Cafe Nocturne, telling him that she is a singer rather than a wife now.
A demolition squad searches for how the Germans are getting tanks across a river. An Italian boy leads them to a bridge under the surface of the water.
After being given a 24-hour leave from prison, in exchange for which she’ll agree to testify against her mobster boyfriend, Cocoa hits the streets, but quickly discovers that violence lurks around every corner.
Lady by Choice is a romantic comedy set in the 1930s. The story revolves around a lawyer who falls in love with a showbiz-drama actress. Their relationship faces obstacles due to societal pressures and cross-cultural differences. The plot takes unexpected twists as blackmail, mysterious inheritances, and scandalous secrets complicate their journey towards a happy ending.