Movies and TvShows featuring "half-caste" theme.
In an attempt to brand himself as a serious actor, the smiling swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks starred in THE HALF-BREED (1916), a Western melodrama written by Anita Loos and directed with flair by Allan Dwan. Fairbanks stars as Lo Dorman, who has been ostracized from society because of this mixed ethnicity - his Native American mother was abandoned by his white father. When Lo catches the eye of the rich white debutante Nellie (Jewel Carmen), he becomes a target for the racist Sheriff Dunn (Sam De Grasse), who wants to break them up and take Nelli for his own. This love triangle becomes a quadrangle with the arrival of Teresa (Alma Rubens), who is on the run from the law. Through fire and fury Lo must decide who and what he truly loves.
Indian Summers is a TV show that takes place in the summer of 1932 during the final few months of British colonial rule in India. The series follows a group of people living in Simla, a picturesque hill station and the summer capital of British India. The show explores various themes like illicit affairs, abusive relationships, class differences, and the impact of the British Empire on Indian society. It also delves into the social and political tensions of the time, including the struggles for Indian independence. Indian Summers provides a captivating exploration of the complexities and conflicts of a society in transition.
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape from an Australian settlement, traversing the harsh Outback in order to find their way home. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and the strength of family bonds.
Lady of the Tropics is a drama and romance movie set in Saigon, French Indochina. It tells the story of a wealthy American playboy who falls in love with a half-caste woman. The movie explores themes of self-sacrifice, romantic rivalry, and the challenges of a marriage of convenience.
In 1930s Australia, a bounty hunter forms an unlikely alliance with an Aboriginal man to track down an outlaw responsible for a brutal massacre. As they navigate the harsh landscape, they confront their own morality and the dark history of colonialism.
Young Soul Rebels is a drama movie set in 1977 London. It revolves around the lives of two best friends, Chris and Caz, who run a pirate radio station. Their friendship is put to the test when a murder occurs, and they find themselves caught up in a mystery involving race, sexuality, and violence. As they navigate their way through a vibrant and rebellious subculture, they must confront their own fears and desires.
In the remote Amazon rainforest, a group of explorers stumble upon a hidden world populated by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. As they navigate the dangers of this lost world, they must also contend with personal conflicts and the threat of a volcanic eruption.
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.
Bhowani Junction is a movie set in post-World War II India, where a half-Indian, half-British woman named Victoria Jones finds herself torn between her heritage and the changing world around her. As the country moves towards independence from British rule, Victoria must navigate the complexities of her relationships and her own identity. This epic drama explores themes of love, colonialism, and cultural clashes.
Set during the British Raj in 19th century India, 'The Stranglers of Bombay' follows an investigation into the thuggee cult, responsible for disappearances and murders. The story delves into the murderous cult's rituals, including strangulation and burning victims on funeral pyres. As the investigation progresses, the protagonist uncovers a web of betrayal, mass murder, and religious fanaticism, leading to a thrilling climax.
Thirteen Women is a crime, drama, horror, and mystery movie released in 1932. The story revolves around thirteen women who receive a prediction of their deaths from a vengeful swami. As each woman faces tragic events, a police detective tries to unravel the mystery and prevent further killings.
During the Korean War, a World War II veteran turned preacher becomes a bomber pilot to serve his country. He finds himself questioning his own guilt and seeking redemption as he witnesses the horrors of war and forms an unlikely friendship with an orphan boy.
Diamond Head is a drama romance movie set in Hawaii in the 1950s. The story revolves around a judge and his dysfunctional family, facing racial prejudice and opposition in their community. The judge embarks on a forbidden love affair with his mistress, leading to a child born out of wedlock. The movie explores themes of redemption, cross-cultural relationships, and the challenges faced by mixed-race individuals in a society plagued by bigotry.
A half-caste beauty emigrates from India to Great Britain, pursues fame and fortune at the cost of personal happiness, and becomes a Hollywood movie star while suppressing the truth of her heritage.
Bird of Paradise is a romantic adventure film set on an exotic island. It tells the story of a German man who falls in love with a Polynesian woman and must overcome cultural differences and superstitions.
In the South Seas, a half-caste island girl refuses to follow tradition and marry a fellow islander, instead falling in love with a white man and heir to an American fortune.
Ghampani is a story about a lower-caste man who falls in love with a woman from a higher caste. Their interracial romance faces many challenges including societal norms, a tragic death, denial from family, and a police operation. The couple decides to run away to be together, defying the rigid caste system. The movie beautifully portrays their summer romance amidst all the difficulties they encounter.
Flight from Ashiya is a story about a daring air-rescue operation conducted by the US Air Force in Japan. A group of pilots and flight-crew risk their lives to rescue survivors from a shipwreck, facing various challenges along the way. The movie explores themes of bravery, prejudice, and interracial romance in the backdrop of 1960s Japan.
A Chinese general's daughter tracks her father to a slave-labor tyrant's jungle empire.
Josie, a New York showgirl with a mind of her own and a heart of gold, finds herself stranded on the island of Fiji. While seeking a way home she is befriended by a local man who gets her a job working as a barmaid at The Bamboo Bar. There she meets an alcoholic World War I veteran who is haunted by his wartime experiences and has an irrational fear of fire. Under her concerned care, he begins to recover and they fall in love. But then her jealous self-appointed boyfriend forces the veteran to participate in a traditional Fijian fire-walking ritual. To overcome his terror he must walk across 20 feet of burning coals and fight his rival to reach Josie's loving arms.