Movies and TvShows featuring "execution-of-an-innocent-man" theme.

A woman named Martha Ivers has built a successful life for herself, but the weight of her dark past and the secrets she holds threaten to unravel everything. As a child, Martha witnessed a murder and her involvement in the crime has haunted her ever since. When her husband, Walter, discovers the truth, Martha will go to great lengths to keep her secrets buried, even if it means destroying those she loves.

During the English Civil War, a corrupt witchfinder named Matthew Hopkins travels through Suffolk, England, falsely accusing innocent people of witchcraft and leading to their execution. He meets strong opposition from a soldier who is suspicious of his methods and seeks to stop him. The film depicts the brutal torture and burning of suspected witches, as well as the lecherous behavior of Hopkins. It is based on a loosely-based historical events.

The Naked Street tells the story of a man who is framed for a murder he did not commit and is sentenced to death. As his execution date looms, he must fight to uncover the truth and prove his innocence. Along the way, he faces corrupt lawyers, a crooked district attorney, and a web of deceit. Will he be able to clear his name before it's too late?

In Grip of the Strangler, a reporter becomes obsessed with investigating a series of gruesome murders committed by a mysterious strangler. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers shocking secrets and faces danger at every turn. With a gripping plot filled with suspense and twists, this crime thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.

In the aftermath of the American Civil War, a corrupt war hero turned federal judge brings chaos to the Colorado Territory. As tensions rise and a tragic romance unfolds, friendships are betrayed, and the hanging of an innocent man exposes the dark underbelly of justice.

After a long time in the army, an Afro-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believes his brother to have been innocent and seeks a proof for that, but there are some people in the town who will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of their past...

In the poverty-stricken Louisiana swamp, a male descendant of a man wrongly executed for witchcraft seeks revenge on the descendants of those who framed his grandfather. As he sets out on his mission, he discovers the sacred ground and uncovers the truth behind the death of an innocent person.

A young law graduate joins his older brother's legal practice, only to discover the firm's clients are mostly mobsters. Director Vincent Sherman's 1940 crime melodrama stars George Brent, William Lundigan, Richard Barthelmess, Virginia Bruce, Brenda Marshall, Marc Lawrence, Henry Armetta, George Tobias, John Litel, Alan Baxter, Louis Jean Heydt, Clarence Kolb, Sam McDaniel and Mary Gordon.