In 47 Ronin (2013), a band of samurai sets out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. This action-packed movie showcases the journey of these samurai as they seek justice and redemption. With elements of drama and fantasy, the story unfolds with intense battles, emotional struggles, and a quest for honor. Inspired by a true story, this film portrays the strength of loyalty, the power of revenge, and the indomitable spirit of the samurai warriors.
In this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, a group of friends conspire to bring together two couples while dealing with a series of misunderstandings and false accusations. Set in 16th-century Italy, the story unfolds through a mix of humor, wit, and romance.
Seduced and Abandoned is a movie that explores the repercussions of seduction and abandonment. Set in Sicily, the film delves into the lives of four sisters and their experiences with social violence, domestic violence, and the fear of scandal. With elements of satire comedy, the story follows a 15-year-old girl who becomes pregnant and deals with the shame and humiliation caused by her cheating fiance. The movie touches on themes of family honor, gossip, and the consequences of telling lies. It also portrays the patriarchal society and the Catholic Church's influence in Sicilian culture. Through captivating scenes and dialogues, Seduced and Abandoned showcases the complexities of relationships and the consequences of one's actions.
In 1870s Pennsylvania, a group of Irish-American coal miners known as the Molly Maguires rebel against the unjust working conditions imposed by their employer. They resort to acts of sabotage and rebellion in their fight for better rights and fair treatment. Detective James McParlan infiltrates the group as an undercover agent, torn between his loyalty to the law and his sympathy for the miners' cause.
A ronin samurai comes to the aid of a small village that is being oppressed by a powerful and cruel clan. Together with two other skilled samurais, they fight against injustice and defend the villagers from harm.
In 18th-century France, a widow plots revenge on a notorious libertine who seduced and abandoned her. As part of her plan, she uses her beauty and intelligence to manipulate other characters and deceive the man, leading to unexpected consequences.
After being falsely accused of a crime, Edmond Dantes is imprisoned on an isolated island. He manages to escape and discovers a hidden treasure, which he uses to reinvent himself as the Count of Monte Cristo. With his new identity, he plots revenge against those who wronged him.
In the silent film 'Mr. Wu', a Chinese man finds himself entangled in a forbidden love affair and seeks revenge after his daughter's tragic death. The story explores themes of honor, dishonor, interracial romance, and cultural clashes.
Blood and Wine is a crime drama thriller that tells the story of a wine dealer who becomes entangled in a dangerous heist. As the heist unfolds, it leads to betrayal, escalating violence, and a web of deceit. The main character navigates through a series of twists and turns, facing the consequences of his actions and ultimately questioning his own morality.
In Asteroid: Final Impact, a journalist discovers a government secret about an impending asteroid collision with Earth. With the help of a disgraced scientist, they must find a way to prevent the disaster and save the world. As time runs out, they face numerous obstacles and a race against time to stop the catastrophe.
The 47 Ronin is a historical drama based on the true story of a group of samurais who seek to avenge their master's death and restore honor to their clan. After their lord is forced to commit seppuku, the ronin embark on a mission to avenge his death and take down the corrupt officials responsible. Faced with numerous challenges and betrayals, they demonstrate their unwavering loyalty and determination to uphold the code of honor, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.
Love is a silent film that tells the story of a romance between a married woman and a single man, set in 19th century Russia. It explores themes of infidelity, sacrifice, and honor.
After a raucous visit from the wealthy Uncle Arthur , working class Montreal couple Roland and Berthe are left feeling slighted by his meager gift of $500. Hungry for more, Berthe hatches a plan to descend on Uncle Arthur’s remote country house and steal his small fortune with the help of her delinquent brother and cousin. When the robbery spirals out of control, allegiances shift, blood is spilled, and Roland’s dimwitted lodger Ernest takes center stage in a harrowing battle for Arthur’s stolen cash.
Jew Süss (1940) is a drama film set in Germany during the Nazi era. It tells the story of a Jewish money-lender who is framed for rape and faces prejudice and discrimination. The film explores themes of propaganda, prejudice, and the consequences of misinformation.
During the First World War, Russian officer Ignatoff, wounded, falls in love with his nurse, Natasha. But she is subject to an upcoming marriage of family convenience to Brioukow, a wealthy industrialist of peasant stock. Brioukow is unjustifiably jealous, since Natasha has not betrayed him. He forces Ignatoff into his debt as a means of humiliating him. When Ignatoff's new friend, Madame Sabline, offers to pay his debt, preventing his ruin, Ignatoff comes quickly to realize that Madame Sabline has an ulterior motive, one that could prove dangerous to more lives than just Ignatoff's.
Sibel, a mute woman living in a secluded mountain town in Turkey, navigates the challenges of her reclusive life. When she encounters a wounded fugitive in the woods, she makes a decision that changes her life forever. As Sibel searches for her identity and fights against the oppressive traditions of her community, she must find her voice and determine her own destiny.
Nana is a stage actress in Paris who becomes involved in a love triangle with a count and a horse owner. Her passionate love leads to tragedy and heartbreak.
The Unwritten Code is an offbeat, better-than-average Columbia wartime "B" picture. Though Ann Savage and Tom Neal are top-billed, the central character is supporting-actor Roland Varno. He plays a Nazi spy who sneaks into the U.S., hoping to release hundreds of German prisoners. He fails, but not until plenty of bullets have been spent. The most interesting aspect of The Unwritten Code is the casting of Savage and Neal as the "good" characters: in 1945, these two cult favorites would play the decidedly unsavory protagonists of the film noir classic Detour.
During the stagecoach trip of a frightened group of inhabitants of Rouen, Elisabeth Rousset, known as "Boule de Suif", renders these people a signal service, but comes up against their stupidity and their sufficiency. A little later, Boule de Suif assassinates the formidable Prussian lieutenant whom his friends had nicknamed Fifi and who shamelessly displayed his taste for pillage and his sadistic tendencies.
A man who has lost everything joins others paid to convey a wealthy man's wife - and a mysterious treasure - to safety in San Francisco.