Movies and TvShows featuring "kidnap-for-ransom" theme.
A group of criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer, the daughter of a notorious gang leader, in order to obtain a ransom of $50 million, but over time, they discover that she is not just an ordinary girl. After the kidnappers begin to diminish, one by one, they discover, to their increasing horror, that they are locked inside with no normal little girl.
Sam Stone, a businessman in Santa Monica, plans to kill his wife Barbara for her fortune. However, his kidnapping plot takes an unexpected turn when Barbara is kidnapped by a couple who demand a ransom. Chaos ensues as Sam tries to navigate the situation and multiple misunderstandings occur.
In 'The Black Windmill,' a British agent named John Tarrant discovers that his son has been kidnapped by a group of criminals in London. Determined to find and rescue his son, Tarrant embarks on a dangerous mission, using his skills as a spy to outwit the kidnappers and bring them to justice. As the investigation unfolds, Tarrant uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that reaches the highest levels of power. With time running out, he must navigate a treacherous path of danger and espionage to save his son and uncover the truth.
The Clan is a movie based on a true story about a family in Argentina who kidnaps people for ransom during the 1980s. The film explores the dynamics within the crime family and the aftermath of living under a military dictatorship.
Immoral Women is a controversial and surreal erotic drama that explores themes of sexuality, perversion, and surrealism. The film delves into taboo subjects such as explicit sex, bestiality, sexual abuse, and kidnapping. It follows the stories of different women who each engage in their own immoral actions. With stunning visuals and a thought-provoking narrative, Immoral Women pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms.
No Deposit, No Return is a family comedy movie released in 1976. The story revolves around two children who are kidnapped by a masked kidnapper and held for ransom. The millionaire father refuses to pay the ransom, leading to a series of comedic misadventures as the children try to escape from their captor.
A man wakes up in an unknown warehouse and discovers he has amnesia. As he tries to piece together his identity, he uncovers a web of deception, double-cross, and a past filled with secrets. With the help of a police detective, he must survive dangerous situations and solve the mystery of his identity.
In 'The Crook,' a clever and calculating criminal mastermind hatches a plan to kidnap a child for ransom, but things take an unexpected turn when his ex-lover gets involved. Set in 1960s France, the story is filled with forged identity documents, false banknotes, car chases, and a twist that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
In Mercenary, a former soldier is hired to rescue a schoolgirl who has been kidnapped. As he delves deeper into the dangerous world of criminals and betrayal, he must use his skills and resources to bring her back safely.
Magallanes, a hairdresser in Lima, Peru, becomes involved in a dangerous plot when he discovers a photograph that leads to blackmail, kidnapping, and revenge. With guerilla warfare and a dark past, Magallanes must confront his fears and seek justice.
A commando rescues his squad leader from heroin smugglers in Burma.
Gene works for the local underworld syndicate but always treats his abductees with kindness. He begins a dangerous affair with ex-bar girl Dolor, who's routinely beaten by her rich husband. When the cops move in on Gene's gang and Dolor's husband winds up dead, the couple flees with the law and their enemies in hot pursuit.
When the American president's daughter is abducted while attempting to rescue a Los Angeles children's shelter, a mysterious alien she calls Uncle attempts to rescue her.
Four young people, tired of working life, decide that they can earn money from crime than they can from work. The film follows their training at the first "crime school", as well as their work.
A spoiled man gets punished by his father and gets disinherited, so he learns the value of hard work and money.
Lin Gewei, the daughter of Chinese rich merchant Lin Jiahao, and his colleagues came to the beautiful and mysterious Golden Triangle area for an interview. Lin Gezhen is a famous reporter from overseas Chinese. During the interview, I accidentally photographed a murderous drug trafficking incident by a gang of evil forces. Lin Ge's professional habits made her always want to understand the ins and outs of this incident. I found that the evil forces had no evil, and when they got some evidence, they were caught by the evil gangs. Lin Geling’s father was very angry and worried about the news. He urgently summoned his bodyguard team to pick out five elites to go to the rescue. The rescue process was very difficult. Fortunately, the leaders received strong support to rescue the songs and other victims. The evil gang was executed, justice defeated the evil, and the Golden Triangle region was peaceful and the people were harmonious.
Last part of the trilogy movie starred by Rene Requiestas.
Pretty Boy is a comedy film from 1993 that follows the story of a handsome young man who finds himself entangled with gangsters and caught up in cases of mistaken identity. The movie explores themes of love, humor, and the challenges of living a double life.
Flavor of the month 1995 starred by Joey Marquez.