Movies and TvShows featuring "dire-straits" theme.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A New York doctor saves a chorus girl from a window ledge, twice, and rounds up racketeers.

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.

Set during Prohibition, the movie centers on Touhy's rise from small time thug to the city's most powerful bootlegger whose empire is rivaled only by that of Al Capone (who is referred to, but never named in the story). It is his rival who frames Touhy for kidnapping and arranges for him to serve a life-long term in Stateville prison. Determined to be free again, the desperate Touhy and his cellmate Basil "the Owl" Banghart, begin plotting a violent break out.

During World War II, Dr. Corydon M. Wassell risks his life to evacuate wounded soldiers from Java to Australia, facing various obstacles and challenges along the way.

Princess O'Rourke is a heartwarming comedy and romance film set during the wartime. The story revolves around a princess who falls in love with a pilot while visiting Washington, D.C. The princess faces various complications and is torn between her duty and her feelings. The film explores themes of love, honor, and deception in a lighthearted and entertaining way.

After being released from prison, a former criminal tries to lead an honest life but struggles to escape his past.

Tales of Manhattan is an anthology film that follows the lives of various individuals who are connected through a tailcoat. The film explores themes of destiny, determination, treachery, and retribution, as each character faces their own struggles and challenges. From a drunken man and a deceiving woman to a composer and a homeless person, the stories intertwine in a series of humorous and dramatic events.

During World War II, a group of British soldiers embark on a desperate journey behind enemy lines to complete a mission of high importance. They face treachery, deception, and despair as they are trapped and hunted by the enemy. With their resilience and determination, they must overcome dire straits and make difficult choices to achieve their objective.

A small town politician, kept from marrying the love of his life, eventually marries another woman and his career ascends, but he secretly continues the relationship with his true love.

In Captive Wild Woman, a doctor's experiment goes wrong, causing a circus animal to transform into a wild woman. As the doctor struggles to control the situation, chaos ensues. The movie explores themes of eugenics, brutality, and scientific experimentation, while also diving into the dark underbelly of the circus world.

Lots of slogans such as "Be like Dad, Keep Mum" and "Keep it under your Hat" are visible on the walls in various scenes to reinforce the plot of this British wartime movie illustrating how gossipy talk can result in unknowingly giving valuable information to Nazi spies.

A group of people find themselves trapped in a creepy mansion, complete with secret passageways, a mad doctor and a murderous gorilla.