Movies and TvShows featuring "fallen-woman" theme.
East of Eden is a captivating TV mini-series aired in 1981. It is based on the novel by John Steinbeck and explores the complex and tumultuous lives of two families in California's Salinas Valley during the early 20th century.
In the Arizona Territory, lawman Wyatt Earp forms a friendship with a notorious gunslinger, Doc Holliday. As they face off against a gang of outlaws, their loyalty to each other is tested. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the price of justice in the untamed wilderness.
Blonde Venus tells the story of a woman who must turn to prostitution in order to support her ill husband. She becomes a successful nightclub singer and attracts the attention of a wealthy chemist. However, when her husband discovers her secret, their marriage is strained and she must make sacrifices to protect her family and find redemption.
Sinners is a powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland, focusing on the story of a young woman who finds herself in a Magdalene Laundry, a Catholic nun-operated institution where 'fallen women' were sent to perform manual labor as punishment for their sins. Separated from her baby and subjected to physical punishment, she navigates the oppressive religious order and attempts to break free from the social stigma of her past. The film explores themes of abuse, forced adoption, social injustice, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Miss Sadie Thompson, a redheaded woman, arrives at a South Pacific island where she captures the attention of everyone, including a U.S. Marine sergeant. However, her presence stirs up controversy and tensions rise as her past as a prostitute comes to light. The clash between her seductive nature and the self-righteousness of the religious community leads to betrayal, disillusionment, and a moral reformation.
In 1950s Los Angeles, a redheaded woman is convicted and sentenced to death for her husband's murder. While on death row, she fights to prove her innocence and survive the harsh conditions of prison.
Set on a Pacific island during a heavy rainstorm, a group of people seek refuge in a general store. An American missionary, fearing the effects of the rampant immorality, tries to convert a prostitute. Their clash leads to a tragic outcome.
After being wrongfully committed to a reformatory, a young woman named Thymian tries to escape the tragic and degrading conditions. She faces scandal, degradation, and the loss of her innocence.
When Sonoko enters a traditional Japanese arranged marriage with Amamiya facilitated by her parents the resulting union is loveless including the functional and goal-oriented sex. When the husband and wife move for his work she falls for her husband's boss and takes on the role of a betrayer.
During the Mexican Revolution, the people tired of living in poverty and enduring the atrocities committed by the federals, decide to follow one of their own, General Demetrio Macias, a thief with tricks he learned in jail and who along with "La Pintada" decides to take his people to victory. Led by Captain Anastacio Montañez, the newly formed army fight and honor their code at the same time as they loot houses to spread the wealth.
We the Poor follows the story of a carpenter who gets involved with a criminal gang and ends up in prison. When he is accused of murder, he must navigate through the complexities of poverty and fallen relationships. This neorealism drama highlights the impact of greed and the struggles faced by the poor.
Sadie Thompson, a woman from San Francisco, is on the run and ends up in Pago Pago. She becomes the center of controversy and seduction as a reformer tries to save her from a marine sergeant's lust. Based on a play and a short story, the film explores themes of prostitution, religion, and the moral struggles of a fallen woman.
Madame X is a gripping drama set in Paris, France. The story follows a woman who becomes trapped in a web of blackmail and deceit. She is forced to make difficult choices that ultimately lead to her downfall. Remade multiple times, this pre-code film explores themes of mother-son relationships, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions.
A lodger becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders committed in a boarding house in Victorian England. As the investigation unfolds, the lodger's relationship with a stage actress and the police inspector becomes key to solving the case.
A woman from a poor family has a tragic accident that leads to the loss of her child. She becomes involved with a criminal organization and is faced with the choice between her marriage and her newfound life. As she navigates the dark and dangerous world of Mexico City, she must confront her own despair and make sacrifices for the sake of her survival.
Way Back Home tells the story of a young boy who is taken in by his mother's alcoholic ex-boyfriend, but is ultimately rescued by his loving adoptive parents. Set in a rural New England town, the film explores themes of family, love, and redemption.
Faithless is a movie set during the Great Depression, focusing on the struggles and sacrifices of a woman who becomes a prostitute. The plot explores themes of self-sacrifice, manipulation, poverty, and the taming of the shrew. The story also touches on the relationship between a brother and sister, as well as the contrast between the wealthy and the impoverished.
In a small town, a man becomes involved with two women, causing jealousy and drama to unfold. The man finds himself torn between the two women, as their love for him becomes complicated. Meanwhile, a dancer with a troubled past adds fuel to the fire, leading to a bar fight and a test of friendship. As the man's journey takes him to Mexico, he must confront the consequences of his actions and make difficult choices.
While touring the towns, two revelers meet a beautiful woman who awakens greed and passion in both.
In Santa, a fallen woman finds herself in a bordello, torn between envy and greed. She must make a sacrifice to save an innocent girl from a blind man. Based on a novel, this melodrama explores themes of love and redemption.