Movies and TvShows featuring "fortune-hunter" theme.

The Gilded Age (2022) is set in 1880s New York City high society, where conflicts ensue between the new money Russell family and their old money neighbors, the van Rhijn family. The series delves into the intricacies of this Post Civil War Era society, showcasing the opposing forces of Old Money and New Money. Amidst the wealth and opulence, the characters from different social backgrounds become entangled in a web of intrigue and ambition.

Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. A Mexican village is periodically raided for food and supplies by bandits led by Calvera. The village leaders ride to a town to hire gunfighters to defend themselves. They convince Chris, a veteran gunslinger, to help them find men and eventually join them. The group trains the villagers and bonds with them. Calvera and his bandits are driven out of town, but return and take control. The men return and, with the help of the villagers, defeat Calvera and the bandits.

A man hatches a plan to murder his adulterous wife and make it look like the work of a hired killer, but things don't go as expected.

An erotic thriller about a con woman who marries a wealthy coffee grower, only to find herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal.

Lost in remotest part of Eastern Europe, Sam is a foreigner, searching for his biological father Lagzdins where a minor road accident leads to a chance meeting with a pig-farmer's daughter, who captures him and makes him a forced laborer on the farm.

Little Women is a heartwarming story about four sisters and their mother as they navigate through the challenges and joys of life during the Civil War in New England. The movie beautifully captures their strong bond, their dreams, and their pursuit of happiness. It explores themes of love, family, and the importance of female empowerment.

In 18th-century England, an Irish rogue named Redmond Barry assumes the position of an aristocrat after winning the heart of a rich widow. However, his newfound wealth and power corrupt him, leading to misfortunes and disasters that ultimately result in his downfall.

In the year 1874, an English immigrant travels to the American West in search of a legendary treasure hidden in the Sonora desert. Along the way, he encounters a variety of dangerous obstacles including outlaws, native tribes, and treacherous terrain. With the help of a US Marshal and a US Cavalry officer, he navigates through treacherous canyons and ravines in pursuit of the elusive gold.

In 19th-century New York, Catherine Sloper is a shy and sheltered young woman living with her wealthy and domineering father. Catherine's life takes a turn when she falls in love with a charming suitor, but her father disapproves and tries to sabotage the relationship, leading Catherine to question her own worth and future.

After a family tragedy, two sisters living in an isolated house must defend themselves against the prejudices and threats of the outside world.

Emma, a young woman living in the countryside, loves matchmaking and meddling in the affairs of others. As she navigates the challenges of courtship and love in 1810s England, she learns valuable lessons about class prejudice, snobbery, and the importance of honesty.

Jubal, a ranch foreman, navigates the treacherous territory of a ranchers-vs-sheepherders feud in Wyoming. He becomes entangled in a love triangle and faces threats from a vindictive rival. With accusations of adultery, betrayal, and false accusations, Jubal must fight for his reputation and survival.

In Suspicion (1941), a woman named Lina McLaidlaw marries the charming Johnnie Aysgarth after a whirlwind romance. However, she soon starts to suspect that her new husband is not the man she thought he was. As she uncovers clues that he may be involved in embezzlement and murder, Lina's paranoia grows, and she becomes increasingly fearful for her own safety. The film explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones.

The Prince Who Turns Into a Frog is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Ming Dow and Sam Wang of boyband 183 Club; and Joe Chen and Joyce Zhao of girl group 7 Flowers, as well as all the members of the former and two members of the latter, who are signed by Jungiery Entertainment. It was produced by Sanlih E-Television and directed by Chen Ming Zhang and Liu Jun Jie. The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Taiwan Television from 5 June 2005 to 16 October 2005, every Sunday at 21:30 and cable TV Sanlih E-Television from 11 June 2005 to 22 October 2005, every Saturday at 21:00. Episode seven was broadcast on 17 July 2005, it achieved an average rating of 7.05 and peaked at 8.05, which broke the previous average record of 6.43 held by Meteor Garden and was the highest peak for a single episode for a Taiwanese drama until it was broken by episode 13 of Fated To Love You which peaked at 8.13 in 2008.

After striking gold in Alaska, a man returns to San Francisco to claim his bride, only to discover she is engaged to someone else. With the help of his buddy and a dance hall hostess, he hatches a plan to win her back.

A team of scientists at a polar research station accidentally unleashes a prehistoric creature when they thaw out a mammoth carcass. As the creature starts infecting and transforming the inhabitants, the team must fight for their lives in a battle against the deadly parasite.

When a plane crashes in the New Zealand wilderness, two men race against time to find a hidden treasure before others do. Along the way, they face dangerous helicopter chases, greedy agents, and treacherous mountain terrain.

Washington Square follows the life of Catherine Sloper, a wealthy spinster living in New York City in the 19th century. With her father's disapproval and society's expectations weighing on her, Catherine finds herself torn between a romantic adventurer and a suitor chosen by her father. As she navigates the complexities of love and the pursuit of happiness, Catherine must confront the true nature of the people around her and make a decision that will shape her future.

In 16th-century Padua, Italy, a suitor attempts to win the hand of a reluctant woman by taming her shrewish behavior. As the battle of the sexes unfolds, family relationships, psychological abuse, and mistaken identities create a comedic and dramatic tale.

Three aspiring models in New York City team up to find wealthy husbands, but they end up finding love instead.