Movies and TvShows featuring "land-development" theme.

Detective Bob Hightower takes matters into his own hands to infiltrate an evil cult and save his kidnapped daughter. He is determined to avenge the murder of his wife, leading him on a dangerous journey filled with tattoos, bumbling investigations, and a quest for justice.

Matt King is a lawyer and the trustee of a family trust with 25,000 acres of land in Kaua'i. His wife, Elizabeth, is in a coma after a boating accident. With Elizabeth's impending death, Matt faces his daughters' behavior and learns about her affair. He travels to Kaua'i to find Brian, Elizabeth's lover, but has a change of heart about selling the land. He tells Brian about Elizabeth and returns to vote against the sale. Elizabeth is taken off life support, and Matt kisses her goodbye. The film ends with Matt and his daughters scattering her ashes and watching March of the Penguins.

The Long Good Friday is a crime drama set in London, England. Harold Shand, a powerful crime boss, is planning a major deal to expand his empire. However, a series of bombings and other incidents start to unravel his plans and threaten his reign. As Harold tries to figure out who is behind the attacks, he must also deal with the IRA and their demands. The movie explores themes of violence, corruption, and betrayal, as Harold fights to protect his empire and maintain control.

The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) tells the story of a man and his daughter who live on an isolated commune. Their way of life is threatened when a new family moves nearby, leading to conflicts and challenges. The movie explores themes of environmentalism, illness, and the complexities of relationships.

Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price is a documentary that uncovers the negative impact of Wal-Mart's business practices. It explores issues such as slave labor, pollution, land development, and the consequences of Wal-Mart's expansion on local businesses and communities.

Set in the 1910s, New Frontier follows the Three Mesquiteers as they pose as Indians to stop a crooked businessman from swindling settlers out of their land. Along the way, they encounter ambushes, horseback chases, and a dam construction project that plays a crucial role in their victory.

Owner and workers of a tiny medicine factory fall in love with a lovable girl.

A reporter at a local Florida newspaper is torn between his friendship with a corrupt real estate developer and his love for an activist opposing the developer's latest project.

This documentary focuses on the sacred sites in and around Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in central Australia, and the struggle of the Arrernte people to identify, document and preserve these sites in the face of rapid urban expansion and property development.

This is the story of Tehran from the Qajar time (middle of 19th century) to today. Tehran has become a metropolis from a small village, now a developed city with many social problems.

Taxi driver Terry Dean picks up a sheila and they're run off the road, she takes off leaving her bag behind and he goes on an adventure trying to track her down concerned about her. An Aussie film noir.