Movies and TvShows featuring "ends-with-death-of-protagonist" theme.

In 1949 Santa Rosa, California, a chain-smoking barber named Ed Crane wants to escape a mundane life. He blackmails his wife's boss and lover, Big Dave, for money to invest in dry cleaning. However, his plan goes terribly wrong, leading to suspected adultery, foul play, death, racial slurs, and a series of unexpected events. With the introduction of aliens and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Ed's opportunity to be more than an unnoticed man takes a dramatic turn. Will he succeed or further descend into chaos?

In 1831, a medical student becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme led by a notorious body snatcher. As the bodies start disappearing, he must navigate a world of murder, blackmail, and medical ethics to save himself and those he loves.

In this action-packed crime thriller, a professional hitman named Jef Costello forms an unexpected connection with a young girl named Mathilda after a botched assassination. As they navigate the dangerous underworld of Paris, they must evade a relentless police detective and confront their own personal demons.

Barry Champlain, a controversial radio talk show host, faces danger and threats when his provocative views attract a dangerous listener. As Barry's success grows, so does the risk he faces, leading to a tragic ending.

Odds Against Tomorrow follows three men, a former cop, a racist ex-con, and a desperate man with a gambling addiction, as they plan and execute a dangerous bank robbery. Tensions rise and alliances fracture as racial tensions and personal demons come to the surface. Can they overcome their differences and pull off the heist of a lifetime?

A man is sentenced to prison for murder and discovers the importance of honor and redemption while serving his sentence in a New York prison. He forms relationships with other inmates and struggles against corruption within the prison system.

Set during the Russian Civil War and the Revolution, Mockery tells the story of an aristocrat, mentally-challenged due to war, who falls in love with a countess. The film explores themes of loyalty, love, social unrest, and class differences. As the war rages on, the characters navigate through the chaos and violence, questioning the promises and ideals of the time. Silent but powerful, Mockery delivers a captivating portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals caught in the midst of a revolution.

Blanche Fury is a gothic noir film set in the year 1848. The story revolves around murder, inheritance, and illicit love. Blanche, a governess, becomes entangled in a web of deception and revenge after marrying into a wealthy family. As secrets unravel, Blanche finds herself facing a trial for murder.

Stuck in a loveless marriage to intellectual George Tesman, the ambitious Hedda Gabler hungers for a life her husband can't provide. Then a former flame, the successful Eilert, enters the picture, violence and blackmail aren't far behind.