Movies and TvShows featuring "hard-labor" theme.
In the late 1800s, retired timber-man Ephraim Winslow is sent to serve as a lighthouse keeper on an isolated island. Over the weeks, he becomes curious about his fellow keeper's obsession with the light. As their isolation and paranoia grow, Winslow's sanity begins to unravel. When a storm prevents their departure and strange occurrences intensify, the two men's relationship turns dark and violent, leading to a climactic battle for survival.
In the 1930s, a French convict named Papillon befriends a fellow criminal, Dega, as they begin their sentence on Devil's Island, a penal colony in South America. Papillon, determined to escape, convinces Dega to join him in his plan. They endure harsh conditions, crocodile attacks, and betrayal as they make their way to freedom. Despite setbacks and the passage of time, Papillon's determination leads him to eventually succeed and outlive the prison.
A laid-back Southern man named Lucas Jackson is sentenced to two years in a rural prison for cutting off the tops of parking meters. While in prison, he refuses to conform to the strict rules and regulations. Despite facing hard labor and constant harassment from the prison gang leader, Lucas becomes a hero among the prisoners and gains the nickname "Cool Hand Luke." However, his rebellious nature ultimately leads to his tragic demise, making him a symbol of defiance against an unjust system.
Island of Fire (1990) is a gripping movie that takes place in a prison. The story follows a group of prisoners who must band together to survive a dangerous situation. With themes of betrayal, escape, and redemption, this film will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This documentary examines the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the criminal justice system and the mass incarceration of African Americans. It delves into the legacy of slavery, the civil rights movement, and the social and political factors that have perpetuated racial discrimination in America. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, '13th' exposes the systemic racism and injustice that continue to plague the country.
The young farmhand Veit Kolb from Hausberg in Bavaria loses his job at the farmer Kriele, who emigrates to America with his family.
In The Big Doll House, a group of women find themselves in a brutal and corrupt prison. They must band together and fight against their sadistic captors in order to survive and escape.
Lust for Life is a biographical drama that delves into the turbulent life of Vincent van Gogh. The movie explores his artistic creations, mental illness, struggles with love, and ultimate demise. Set in the late 19th century, it captures the brilliance and torment that characterized van Gogh's life.
The story of the doctor who faced charges of conspiracy after he assisted John Wilkes Booth by setting his broken leg after he had assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
In Brute Force, a group of prison inmates plan an escape to expose the injustices and abuse they endure at the hands of sadistic prison guards. As tensions rise and violence erupts, the prisoners must navigate their way through a web of deception, betrayal, and danger.
During World War II, a group of Jewish prisoners in the Sobibor death camp plan a daring escape, facing the brutality and horrors of the Nazi regime.
Two Way Stretch is a British comedy film set in a prison, where a group of inmates plan a heist while serving their time. With slapstick comedy and clever schemes, this film is full of comedic moments and unexpected twists. Watch as the prisoners use their wit and charm to outsmart the guards and pull off the perfect crime.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles follows the story of Tess, a young woman from a poor background who is seduced and later abandoned by her cousin. She faces numerous challenges and tragedies as she tries to navigate her way through the rigid social expectations of Victorian England.
Emergency medicine intern Margaux can no longer stand it. During another very hectic and patient-filled shift, she forgets a homeless woman on a stretcher who then dies. Shocked Margaux has no choice but to continue working. But suddenly, her body starts sweating blood uncontrollably.
Shirley Ross plays an innocent young girl convicted for complicity in a crime committed by her boy friend (Lloyd Nolan). The male crook is sentence to six months on a prison farm populated by both men and women (segregated, of course). Ross is also incarcerated, suffering the cruelties of the sadistic male and female guards (including J. Carroll Naish and future "Ma Kettle" Marjorie Main!)
China Cry (1990) tells the story of a young girl living in China during the 1950s, who finds herself caught in the midst of the political turmoil and religious persecution of the time.
In the harsh Siberian winter of 1945, a group of prisoners in a Soviet labor camp must endure hard labor, brutal conditions, and a fierce rivalry. When a German woman is brought to the camp, tensions rise as the Russian and German women clash. Amidst the struggle for survival, a daring escape plan is hatched, leading to a thrilling train race through the snow-covered landscape.
A person's life is destined to be shorter than that of a city. Having spent her whole life in Shanghai, Qiyao has her moments of prosperity and her fair share of loneliness. She finally fades and disappears but Shanghai remains a metropolitan city. Shanghai in the 1930s is glamorous and seductive.
20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a riveting crime drama that takes place in the notorious Sing Sing prison. The story follows Tommy Connors, a hardened criminal who finds himself on death row. As his execution looms, Connors must navigate the treacherous prison environment while also fighting for his life. With its intense portrayal of life behind bars, this film explores themes of redemption, survival, and the human spirit.
Pajo is a hardworking, lonely but also very rich farmer. His son Toma was, however, bored with country life and tried to seek fortune in the city. Short on money, Toma returns to the farm for a handout while Pajo tries to convince him to stay.