Movies and TvShows featuring "draft" theme.
Gus, a baseball scout with failing eyesight, goes on a road trip with his daughter, Mickey, to evaluate a new prospect. Throughout the trip, they confront their strained relationship, personal issues, and obstacles in the scouting world.
Laverne & Shirley in the Army is a 1981 Hanna-Barbera cartoon series based on the TV show Laverne & Shirley, with the title characters voiced by Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams. The show aired on Saturday mornings for one season of 13 episodes on ABC. The series was produced in association with Paramount Network Television. The following season, the series was re-titled Laverne & Shirley with The Fonz and combined with a half-hour adaptation of the 1978–1982 sitcom Mork & Mindy to form the Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour, which lasted for one season.[2] During the second season, Laverne and Shirley were joined by the characters of The Fonz (voiced by Henry Winkler) and his anthropomorphic dog Mr. Cool (voiced by Frank Welker; from the 1980–81 animated series The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang) working as mechanics in the army camp's motorpool.
When a beagle named Shoeshine acquires superpowers after an accident in a research laboratory, he becomes the superhero Underdog. With his newfound abilities, Underdog works to protect Capital City from a cat burglar and other villains.
Famed Canadian-American leftist documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam. Now in his late seventies, Fife is dying of cancer in Montreal and has agreed to a final interview in which he is determined to bare all his secrets at last, to demythologize his mythologized life.
Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment for his political beliefs. The movie follows Trumbo as he continues to write screenplays secretly, using front names, while dealing with the personal and professional challenges of the blacklist era. Despite facing persecution and being imprisoned for his beliefs, Trumbo refuses to back down and eventually helps to bring an end to the blacklist.
A novelist and his current wife hire a medium to hold a seance, but instead of reaching the dead, they inadvertently summon the ghost of his first wife. Chaos ensues as the ghost wreaks havoc on their lives, trying to sabotage their marriage and drive them apart. As the novelist struggles to find a way to get rid of the ghost, he becomes entangled in a love triangle, leading to a surprising twist ending.
A group of British soldiers undergoes basic training and prepares for combat in North Africa during World War Two.
Queen & Country is a coming-of-age story about a young man named Bill Rohan who joins the British Army during the Korean War. Through his experiences, he learns about friendship, love, and the challenges of military life.
Alexandre Daigle was a fairytale solution to all of the Ottawa Senators' many problems, a one-man dream come true for a team and a city that desperately needed goals and fans. The expectations were overwhelming – too much for Daigle to overcome. Now, decades later, following a turbulent career on the ice, Daigle reflects on how he steered the gap between people’s projections and his everyday existence, revealing the pressure and turmoil of not living up to the impossible hype.
A drama and romance movie set in Yokohama, Japan. Follows the story of two teenage girls and their relationships with the people around them.
A homeless man and his trusty dog must navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and being chased by the police in this comedic silent film.
The War at Home (1979) is a powerful documentary that delves into the resistance against the Vietnam War in Wisconsin during the late 1970s. It explores the perspectives of Vietnam War veterans, political activists, and ordinary citizens who were involved in the anti-war movement. Through interviews, stock footage, and photographs, the film exposes the truth behind the government's actions and the impact of the war on individuals and communities. It highlights the protests, demonstrations, and political activism that shaped the anti-war movement in Wisconsin and calls for political change and equality.
The Road Dance follows the story of a small-town doctor who deals with the challenges and tragedies of war, loss, and love in an island community during World War I. The doctor, haunted by the death of his father, faces various hardships including rape, amnesia, and the loss of limb. Amidst it all, he finds solace in the village's dance and the support of the local community.
In Great Guns, Laurel and Hardy are mistakenly enlisted in the US Army and create chaos at a military camp. They accidentally swallow a key that unlocks top-secret plans and must retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands.
Housewife is a horror movie about a sexually frustrated woman named Holly who experiences a series of mysterious and horrifying events. She starts having nightmares and visions that lead her down a dark and surreal path. As the nightmares become more intense, Holly's reality starts to blur, and she becomes trapped in a world of violence and chaos. The movie explores themes of desire, oppression, and the power of the subconscious mind.
In a small Thai village, a talented singer's life is changed when she falls in love with a soldier. They face challenges including forgiveness, jail time, and an unexpected pregnancy.
The story of rebel gaucho Martin Fierro, his people, and their life in the Argentine Pampas. Based on José Hernández's epic poem.
John Baumhackl recalls the early days of the Vietnam War when more and more troops were being sent into combat every month. In 1968, John's number came up and he was drafted into the conflict. Buying a camera at his company store before shipping off, he captured many battles while in a helicopter. John was near the front lines when President Nixon made the controversial decision to push into Cambodia. In John's view, this saved American lives.
The story of Vietnam War veteran Tim Kochis, who earned a Purple Heart after being wounded in action. Kochis is a world-renowned wealth manager living in San Francisco, California. He provides some key lessons which led to his success and expresses his appreciation for the Veteran's Administration and their support.