Movies and TvShows featuring "execution-by-hanging" theme.

In the 1850s, a criminal mastermind and his team plan to rob a train and steal a strongbox filled with gold. Based on a true story, the film explores the historical figure's elaborate scheme and the challenges they face in executing the heist. As tensions rise and the authorities close in, the criminals must use their wit and deception to outsmart their pursuers.

Follows two British police officers as they hunt down Avraham Stern, a charismatic poet and Zionist freedom fighter who was planning to overthrow British authorities in 1930s Tel Aviv, Israel.

In the 14th century, knights Behmen and his comrade Felson return to Europe from the Eastern Crusades only to find their homeland devastated by the Black Plague. Upon arriving, they are ordered by the church to transport an accused witch to a distant abbey, where monks will perform a ritual to break her curse. On their journey, the group faces various challenges, including a growing suspicion of the accused witch and encounters with supernatural forces. As tensions rise, Behmen must confront his disillusionment with the church and the true nature of the witch.

In Chicago in the 1920s, two death-row murderesses, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, develop a fierce rivalry as they compete for publicity, celebrity, and the attention of a sleazy lawyer. Through manipulation, lies, and media spectacle, Roxie becomes a celebrity herself, while Velma desperately tries to get back in the limelight. The two murderesses engage in a rivalry to outshine each other until they eventually join forces for a successful stage career.

A 3 part drama series about the notorious powerful Borgia family who took power in Italy in the 15th/16th centuries.

Traudl Junge, Hitler's final secretary, recounts the Nazi dictator's last days in his Berlin bunker at the end of WWII. As Berlin falls to the Soviets, Hitler refuses to evacuate and instead plans his own suicide. The film explores the disintegration of the Nazi regime and the despair of those trapped in the bunker.

Christine Collins takes on the LAPD to find her missing child, battling corruption and the wrongful conviction of an impostor.

Two men face off in a savage, deserted world. Bounty hunter Red Bill is on the hunt for a particular outlaw and is collecting the heads of other wanted individuals as he searches. His investigations take him to the town of Greenvale where he falls foul of the local sheriff Arthur McCoy who sees him as infringing on his territory. The sheriff is also not above using his position to enrich himself. In addition there is the gold-obsessed Thompson who is trying to acquire all the land in and around Greenvale by any means possible.

A journalist delves into the dark underbelly of Mashhad to uncover the truth behind a series of murders of sex workers. Working with a local newspaper editor, they trace the killings back to Saeed Azimi, known as the 'Spider Killer,' who believes he is purifying the city in the name of Imam Reza. As they gather evidence, they set a trap, leading to Saeed's arrest and subsequent trial. However, Saeed's religious fervor and confession to more killings create a chilling atmosphere. Despite the promise of a secret escape from the death sentence, Saeed meets his ultimate fate, and the journalist returns to Tehran, haunted by the horrifying case.

1911, A graduate of the Institute of Noble Maidens, Sasha Meshcherskaya returns to a small provincial town. The well-being of her family is based on her relationship with her loving uncle, the owner of the arms factory Nikolai Shumilov. Sashenka's parents: Prince Ivan Sergeevich Meshchersky and Maria Ilyinichna dream of their daughter's early marriage, and she herself dreams of a brilliant career as an architect. Wanting to please her parents, Sasha makes new acquaintances and instantly plunges into a whirlpool of intrigue, where political interests are at stake above personal passions. Cold-blooded murders and blackmail, intricacies of conspiracies, daring provocateurs eluding detection - all this captivates the enthusiastic schoolgirl, who experiences mortal melancholy from the paucity of life prospects. Without noticing it, Sasha becomes an ideal target for terrorist hypnosis.

In 1692, the inhabitants of Salem, Massachusetts experience mass hysteria and begin accusing each other of witchcraft, leading to trials and executions.

In this comedy fantasy, a French nobleman and his servant find themselves transported from the 18th century to modern-day France. They struggle to adapt to the new world while trying to find a way back to their own time. Along the way, they encounter various hilarious and chaotic situations, including mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and clashes with modern technology.

Hell on the Border is a movie based on the true story of Bass Reeves, a legendary African American lawman who patrols the dangerous Indian Territory in the late 1800s. As a former slave turned deputy marshal, Reeves faces prejudice and danger as he takes on outlaws and corruption. With the help of his Native American partner and his own determination, he seeks justice and fights against lawlessness. This action-packed Western showcases bravery, justice, and the power of one man to make a difference.

Based on real events, '13 Minutes' tells the story of Georg Elser, a clockmaker who tried to kill Hitler with a bomb in Munich in 1939. The movie explores Elser's motivations, his planning, and his eventual capture and imprisonment by the Nazis.

The Russian Revolution (2017) is a documentary film that explores the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent establishment of the Soviet Union. The film delves into the causes and consequences of the revolution, the rise of communism, and the impact on Russian society and the world. It provides an in-depth analysis of the key figures, such as Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, and examines the political, social, and economic factors that led to the downfall of the Romanov dynasty and the Bolshevik takeover. Through archival footage, interviews, and expert commentary, the documentary offers a comprehensive overview of this pivotal moment in history.

Infamous is a biographical crime drama film that tells the story of Truman Capote's investigation into the murder of a wealthy family in rural Kansas. The film explores Capote's obsession with the case and his relationships with the killers, as well as the impact of the crime on the small town. Infamous delves into the dark underbelly of fame, the nature of evil, and the boundaries of journalism.

In a remote village on the border of Iraq, a schoolteacher named Baran takes on the role of sheriff after the previous sheriff is killed. Baran faces challenges such as tribal conflict, violence, and the fight for justice in a society deeply rooted in tribal customs. Along the way, he encounters a female guerrilla leader, deals with drug trafficking, and must navigate the sexist attitudes towards women in the village.

The Devil's Mistress is a gripping movie that takes place in Czechoslovakia during the tumultuous time of World War II. The film tells the story of an American actress who finds herself working abroad, caught in a web of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. As she navigates her relationship with an adulterous husband and a charming minister, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of playing both sides. The Devil's Mistress explores themes of selfishness, deception, and the consequences of one's actions. Will the protagonist find redemption or find herself lost in the chaos of war?

In Tranzit is a movie set in the harsh winter of 1946 in Leningrad, where a group of Russian prisoners of war are held captive in a German prison camp. Amidst the freezing conditions, the prisoners face cruelty, public humiliation, and propaganda. The story revolves around their struggles and the relationships they form, including a forbidden romance between a female guard and a prisoner. It explores themes of survival, love, and the aftermath of World War II.

In Lady Frankenstein, a seductive scientist creates a monster in her laboratory. She is determined to complete her father's experiments and carry on his legacy, even if it means resorting to murder. As she reanimates the dead, she becomes entangled in a web of lust, attraction, and violence.