Movies and TvShows featuring "good-luck-charm" theme.
Juan "Johnny" Rico, a high school student living in Buenos Aires, joins the Federation military in the hope of following his love, Carmen, into space. He has to undergo harsh training to become a soldier, harsher than he expected, but despite several setbacks and traumatic experiences, Johnny perseveres and finishes his training. However, a war is brewing on the outer planets with a strange alien enemy and Johnny is thrust into the conflict.
Wings is a 1927 romantic drama film set during World War I. It tells the story of two young men, Jack and David, who enlist in the air force and become fighter pilots. The film explores their friendship, as well as their experiences in battle and their romantic relationships.
Stan Lee's Lucky Man follows the story of Harry Clayton, a brilliant but troubled London detective whose life takes an unexpected turn when he comes into possession of an ancient bracelet that grants him the power to control luck. As Harry uses this newfound ability to solve crimes, he must also navigate the dangerous world of high-stakes gambling, organized crime, and corrupt officials. With the help of a mysterious woman, who may hold the key to his past, Harry faces a series of thrilling and deadly challenges that test his luck and his mettle as a detective.
A foster boy who loves baseball becomes an angel's good luck charm and helps turn the team around.
Another Man, Another Chance is an adventure drama romance movie set in the Wild West. It follows the journey of a veterinarian from New York City who finds himself caught up in a land rush in Paris, France. As he navigates the brutal and violent world around him, he seeks vengeance for the death of his wife. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances, faces challenges and confronts his own destiny.
A professor at a medical college is accused of practicing witchcraft after his skeptical colleagues find evidence in his home. As his life starts to unravel, he must prove his innocence and fight against the supernatural forces that are targeting him.
During World War II, a pregnant woman joins an orchestra to support her family while her husband is away at war. She forms close friendships with her fellow musicians and learns about the healing power of music.
In Bowery Bugs, Bugs Bunny disguises as a police officer and gets involved in a series of misadventures in order to help an old man win back his lucky charm. Along the way, Bugs encounters deception, gambling, and surreal situations while navigating the streets of Brooklyn. This animated short is filled with puns, slapstick humor, and clever tricks.
A college professor, Norman Reed, marries a woman named Paula. Paula is a bit of a mystery to everyone around her, and soon Norman begins to suspect that she may be a vengeful witch. As strange things start happening around him, Norman becomes more and more obsessed with uncovering the truth about Paula's dark past.
Pepe is a Mexican man who dreams of becoming a famous movie star in Hollywood. With the help of his ranch foreman friend, Pepe embarks on a series of comedic adventures in the film industry, including dancing waitresses, jazz music, and a lucky streak at a casino. Along the way, he encounters mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and a reunion with a lost love. Will Pepe's dreams come true and will he find success in Tinseltown?
When a gambler is accused of murder, the pretty orphanage employee he loves sets out to prove him innocent of the crime.
When a woman's aunt mysteriously dies and her horse is poisoned, she begins to suspect that her husband is trying to kill her. As her paranoia grows, she must unravel the truth before it's too late.
In a futuristic space arena, a cyborg fighter must navigate through fixed games, alien robots, and personal agendas to survive and find hope.
Elena and Her Men tells the story of Elena, a Polish princess who is courted by several men in 19th-century France. As political tensions rise and romances develop, Elena must navigate the complexities of love and the impending outbreak of World War I.
In this drama film, a repentant sinner finds himself trapped in a cycle of self-destructiveness and cynicism. He must confront his demons and seek redemption. Set in the 1860s, the story is told in flashback as the protagonist reflects on his life choices and the consequences they have had. Through religious symbolism and a series of memorable encounters, he learns the true meaning of repentance.
In Piccadilly, the story revolves around a murder that takes place in a London nightclub. The murder of an Asian woman leads to a trial where jealousy, revenge, and passion are revealed. The plot showcases the complexities of relationships and the dark side of the nightclub scene in London. With a captivating storyline, the film explores themes of love, betrayal, and racial segregation.
Charlie, a down-on-his-luck loner, crosses paths with a blind homeless man who is his exact double. Perplexed and intrigued by the discovery, Charlie invites the man into his life.
A woman is accused of poisoning her husband and sentenced to death. She is saved from execution and seeks revenge on those who framed her.
The film stars two of Itami's regular actors, Nobuko Miyamoto as a geisha who brings luck to the men with whom she sleeps, and Masahiko Tsugawa as her unfaithful, sometimes partner. As well as showing her relationships with the man she loves and the men who employ her, it satirizes corruption and the influence of money in Japanese politics.
A Marine officer (John Payne) goes through Korea with the bottle of Scotch that his wife (Mona Freeman) gave him in the last war.