Movies and TvShows featuring "dire-straits" theme.
The Black Swan is a thrilling tale of treachery, deception, and romance. Set in the 17th century, it follows the story of a pirate raid, a kidnapped woman, and a redheaded man seeking revenge. Posing as husband and wife, they navigate through dangerous waters, engaging in sword fights and sea battles. Along the way, they face despair, determination, and dire straits, all while searching for treasure and finding love.
Saboteur is a 1942 movie about a factory worker who is falsely accused of sabotage and goes on the run to clear his name. He encounters a series of obstacles and villains while trying to prove his innocence and find the true saboteur.
The Dark Corner is a film noir crime drama about a private investigator who gets framed for murder. With the help of his loyal secretary, he must uncover the conspiracy and clear his name before it's too late.
After being released from prison, a former criminal tries to lead an honest life but struggles to escape his past.
In Down Three Dark Streets, a federal agent is tasked with investigating a series of crimes in New York City. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of deception and violence that leads him to the heart of a dangerous criminal organization. With the help of a newspaper reporter and an informant, he must navigate the treacherous streets and overcome numerous obstacles in order to bring the culprits to justice.
During a stick-up, a woman is excited by the criminal and joins him on his crime spree.
In the shanty town called the Cabbage Patch, Mrs. Wiggs scrabbles for survival with her brood of children and hopes for the return of her husband, who left many years before.
Steve Bell, Tommy, Pig, Ape, and String are run of town. Steve, while hopping a freight card and trying to avoid the brakeman, is killed. The boys meet Steve's mother, Alice Bell and Tommy is given a job in the storage garage which she owns jointly with Mack Steward. Steve's brother Don Bell is working with some gangsters by tipping them off on valuable merchandise that can be hijacked. Pig, Ape and String overhear Don's plans to use Tommy as the fall guy in the next hijacking.
Dead End is a movie about the social divide in 1930s New York City, following the lives of a group of people residing in the slums and the rich-poor dynamics. The story revolves around a murder, a wanted fugitive, and a group of juvenile delinquents known as the Dead End Kids.
Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns home he finds a note saying she is attending a charity affair. He decides to celebrate alone, taking Joe along for company. After two "mystery gardenias" at the Florida Club, he meets gorgeous Miss Gilmore who spots the necklace and asks to try it on. Milo is punched in the nose by Miss Gilmore's boyfriend, Louie. But Milo's troubles really begin when his dog starts to talk to him, and ONLY to him! He tells Milo to act tough, like Humphrey Bogart. It's a laugh-a-minute as Milo changes from lamb to lion and is innocently caught by his wife with the shapely Miss Gilmore. When his wife sues for divorce he tells the judge about Joe being his advisor. The judge can only suggest that Milo and his wife take a long vacation to work out their problems. Everyone knows a dog simply can't talk!
In 'Panic in Year Zero!' a family goes on a fishing trip and finds themselves in a post-apocalyptic nightmare after a nuclear attack. They must navigate lawlessness, looters, and a desperate fight for survival.
In Man Hunt, an Englishman is mistaken for a Nazi spy and goes on the run. The plot involves deception, reprisal, and a plot to kill Hitler. With the help of improvised weapons and his survival skills, he navigates through danger and persecution. The story takes place during World War II, with suspenseful moments and a gripping chase.
During a flight turbulence, a doctor, a pilot, and a maid crash-land on an unknown island dominated by a mansion filled with Nazi zombies. They must find a way to escape and survive, facing voodoo, hypnosis, and treachery along the way.
A girl tries to pay the mortgage on a Nob Hill home and gets involved in selling her father's art treasures.
Gunner O'Hara is about to be released from prison after serving a five-year sentence, and receives a visit from his twin brother John, a divinity student soon to be ordained as a priest. Aware that Gunner plans to resume his criminal career, John decides to stop him.
Blues in the Night (1941) is a gripping film that tells the story of a jazz musician and his band who find themselves entangled in a web of drug addiction, turmoil, and illegal gambling. Set during the Great Depression era, the film follows their journey through poverty, eviction, and encounters with crooked gamblers. With captivating performances and a soundtrack filled with soulful blues, this movie showcases the fortitude of the characters amidst their trials and tribulations.
A reporter gets himself sent to prison so he can solve a murder behind bars.
During World War II, a housing shortage in the United States leads to a chaotic situation when a man and a woman end up sharing an apartment, leading to confusion, deception, and romance.
A prizefighter is convicted of a murder that was actually committed by his sister.
In the midst of World War II, an Army captain is assigned to uncover a double agent in Panama. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he faces dire straits and must resort to desperate measures to complete his mission.