Movies and TvShows featuring "death-of-title-character" theme.

Don Vito Corleone, the head of a mafia family, decides to pass down his criminal empire to his son Michael. However, this decision unknowingly puts his family in grave danger. Michael, a decorated war hero, initially wants nothing to do with his family's criminal activities. But when his father is critically injured, Michael takes matters into his own hands and becomes deeply involved in the world of organized crime. As tensions rise and enemies gather, Michael must navigate a dangerous path to protect his family and secure their legacy.

Cleopatra follows the life of the famous Egyptian queen as she navigates political alliances, romantic relationships, and the power struggles of the Roman Empire. Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, this miniseries explores Cleopatra's rise to power, her passionate romances with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and her tragic downfall.

After her family is murdered, 12-year-old Mathilda seeks refuge with an assassin named Léon. As she becomes his protégée, a unique bond forms between them. Together, they navigate the dangerous world of crime and seek revenge for Mathilda's lost loved ones.

During World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman and opportunist member of the Nazi party, becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce and works to save them from persecution and death by the Nazis. Through bribery and cunning, Schindler acquires a factory and employs Jewish workers, keeping them safe from concentration camps. As the war comes to an end, Schindler must flee with his wife, leaving behind the people he saved. Despite feeling he could have done more, Schindler is hailed as a righteous person and his actions are remembered by the survivors.

A film producer and his team sail to Skull Island where they encounter cannibalistic natives and a giant gorilla named Kong. The producer plans to capture Kong and bring him back to New York as a spectacle. However, Kong escapes and wreaks havoc in the city before meeting his demise at the hands of the military.

In the summer of 1922, writer and Wall Street trader Nick Carraway moves to New York, where he becomes drawn to his mysterious neighbor, Jay Gatsby. As Nick attends Gatsby's extravagant parties, he discovers the truth behind Gatsby's past and his obsession with his long-lost love, Daisy Buchanan. The story takes a tragic turn as secrets are revealed and lives are forever changed.

Lawrence Talbot, an actor estranged from his family, returns home to find his brother mauled by a werewolf. He discovers his father's involvement and the truth about his mother's death. Lawrence is bitten by the werewolf and transforms into one himself. He escapes from an asylum, falls in love with Gwen, and battles his father in a final showdown. In the end, Lawrence is killed and Gwen has to save herself from the Wolf Man. The howl of a werewolf is heard as Talbot Hall burns.

In this classic adventure film, a film crew goes to a tropical island in search of the legendary giant ape, King Kong. They capture the creature and bring it back to New York City, where it is exhibited as the Eighth Wonder of the World. However, Kong escapes and wreaks havoc in the city, ultimately climbing the Empire State Building before meeting his tragic end.

O is a talented basketball player and the only black student at an elite private school. He is dating Desi, the most popular girl in school, and their relationship is not accepted by some of their classmates. Hugo, the jealous son of the school's dean, plots to destroy O's life by manipulating those around him.

In the small town of Castle Rock, a friendly St. Bernard named Cujo contracts rabies and becomes a vicious killer while trapping a mother and her son in their car.

A lawyer takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest who performed an exorcism on a young girl. The trial becomes a haunting battle between the supernatural and the legal system as they try to prove the existence of demonic possession.

After serving a prison sentence, Carlito Brigante wants to steer clear of drugs and violence. However, he is pulled back into the criminal world when he is forced to participate in a drug deal. Determined to escape his past, Carlito invests the drug money in a nightclub, aiming to save enough to retire. But a series of events, including betrayal and threats from the gangsters, jeopardize his plans for a better future.

After causing a car crash that killed seven people, Tim sets out on a mission to save the lives of seven good people as a way to redeem himself. He donates organs to his brother, a social services worker, a hockey coach, and a young boy. Along the way, Tim realizes that his actions can make a difference and finds love with a woman who has a heart condition. In the end, Tim sacrifices his own life to save others.

A lawyer returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of a prominent citizen. He recounts a story of how he became involved in a conflict with a notorious outlaw and gunslinger, Liberty Valance, and how the events shaped the town. The lawyer struggles with his own beliefs in law and order and finds himself torn between two women. In the end, he is forced to confront Liberty Valance in a dramatic showdown.

When Wilbur the pig is in immediate danger of being slaughtered, Charlotte the spider hatches a plan to save him. Through teamwork and selflessness, they teach the importance of friendship and acceptance.

Set in 12th-century England, after the crusades, Robin Hood reunites with his love, Maid Marian. They face challenges from the ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham and the king of England. Their tragic love and heroic actions as outlaws form the core of the story.

In Valmont (1989), a manipulative woman and her partner engage in a wager to seduce a young virgin, leading to tragic consequences.

Set in 11th-century Spain, El Cid follows the story of a devout and honorable warrior who becomes a national hero through his courage, loyalty, and triumphs in battle. The film explores themes of love, honor, rivalry, and the Christian-Muslim conflict of the time. El Cid faces challenges such as an assassination plot, sibling rivalry, and the fight for the throne. With epic battles, political intrigue, and personal sacrifices, El Cid's journey shapes the destiny of Spain.

In A*P*E, a monstrous ape terrorizes a city, causing destruction and panic. As the military struggles to stop it, a film crew tries to capture its rampage on camera.

In the movie Dracula (1931), Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to England to spread the undead curse. He preys upon unsuspecting victims, including his love interest, Mina Murray. Professor Van Helsing and a group of vampire hunters try to stop him, leading to a thrilling climax in Dracula's castle.