Movies and TvShows featuring "horse-race-bet" theme.

The Grifters is a crime drama thriller about a con artist trio consisting of a mother, her son, and her boyfriend. As they navigate the dangerous world of deception, hidden money, and fake jewelry, they become entangled in a web of betrayal and revenge. With an accidental death, a sting operation, and attempts at murder, they must outsmart each other to survive.

The Champ tells the story of a washed-up boxer who tries to make a comeback while dealing with personal struggles and maintaining a relationship with his young son.

My New Partner is a comedy crime movie set in 1980s Paris. The plot revolves around a police duo who must battle corruption and organized crime. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and the line between good and bad cops. It showcases the gritty street life of Paris and features elements like drug use, prostitution, and horse racing.

The Last Time I Saw Paris is a tragic romance that tells the story of a disillusioned American writer who falls in love with an heiress in post-war Paris. Their dysfunctional marriage leads to self-destructive behavior and unrequited love. Set against the backdrop of victory in Europe day and the bustling Parisian cafe culture, this film explores themes of unfulfilled dreams and the consequences of a downward spiral.

A young girl and a boy meet in Paris and embark on a romantic adventure that takes them to Venice, Italy. They face challenges and obstacles as their relationship develops, including dealing with overprotective adults and trying to find a way to be together. It is a coming-of-age story filled with first love, bicycle races, gondolas, and a legendary bridge.

In the 1940s, a young newspaper reporter named Larry Stevens discovers that he can see the future by reading tomorrow’s newspaper. With this newfound ability, he becomes famous and rich, but soon realizes that seeing the future has its consequences. As Larry tries to navigate the challenges of predicting the future, including robberies, horse races, and even his own death, he learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of living in the present.

Two Seconds is a crime drama thriller film about a man named John Allen who is sentenced to death after being wrongfully accused of murder. The story is told in flashbacks as John reflects on his life while awaiting execution, including his troubled relationship with his unfaithful wife and his involvement in a dancehall murder. The film explores themes of justice, punishment, and the human psyche.

After being released from prison, a World War Two veteran named Rocky Mulloy seeks to clear his name in a plot involving murder, crime, and marital infidelity. With the help of his friend, Delong, and nightclub singer, Nancy, Rocky navigates through a dangerous web of deception and betrayal.

In this drama-filled western TV movie, a former gambler finds himself in Langtry, Texas, where he is forced into a series of unwanted marriages. He must navigate through gas stations, horse race betting, and encounters with historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt, Wyatt Earp, and Bat Masterson in order to escape his predicament.

A singing waitress and her sister travel to Miami in search of wealth and romance, but their plans go awry when they become involved in a case of mistaken identity and a silly love triangle. With tap-dancing, conga lines, and hilarious misunderstandings, this musical adventure is a delightful romp through the sunny streets of Miami.

In The Mind Reader (1933), a con man with the ability to read minds gets tangled up in a murder mystery when he falls for a woman whose husband has been killed. As he tries to solve the case and clear his name, he must navigate a web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected twists.

A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.

Annie Mary is a talented singer living in a small village in Wales. She dreams of escaping her mundane life and becoming a successful singer. However, her overbearing father and the responsibilities of caring for her disabled mother hold her back. When Annie Mary's best friend dies, she is left with a mysterious inheritance that could change her life. With the help of her community, Annie Mary embarks on a journey to pursue her dreams and discover her true potential.

After losing his job as a baseball coach, a former professional baseball player named John finds himself struggling to make ends meet. In order to make some quick money, he starts working as a bookie, taking bets on little league baseball games. However, things take a turn for the worse when John's mentor, who is also a bookie, kidnaps his dog as collateral for a debt. Desperate to get his dog back, John gets involved in a series of illegal activities including burglary, bribery, and vandalism. Along the way, he forms a bond with a young boy from the little league team and tries to mentor him. The story explores the consequences of John's choices and the complexities of relationships, particularly his troubled relationship with his own son.

The lives and loves behind the scenes at the racetrack are detailed in this thoroughbred soap opera. An ambitious young trainer, Joel Tarrant (Ty Hardin), enters into an illicit affair with the stable owner's wealthy wife, hot-to-trot Laura Rubio (Suzanne Pleshette), in the hope that someday he'll have enough dough to buy his own horses and stable.

The story of a young shoe salesman whose overestimation of his own sharpness leads to gambling debts, pissed-off loan sharks, and overall misery.

A shrewd millionaire who owns races horses for publicity for his automobile business, claims ownership of a female horse trainer's thoroughbred in order to get the trainer.

A young innocent falls for a compulsive gambler.