Movies and TvShows featuring "last-minute-rescue" theme.

Rear Window is a psychological thriller that follows a wheelchair-bound photographer, L.B. Jeffries, who starts spying on his neighbors from his apartment window. As Jeffries becomes convinced that one of his neighbors has committed murder, he teams up with his girlfriend and nurse to investigate. As the tension builds, Jeffries finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must try to gather enough evidence to prove his suspicions before it's too late.

In Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die! (1968), a gunslinger seeks vengeance against the bandit leader who raped and murdered his wife. With the help of a group of outlaws, he sets out to track down and eliminate the villains one by one. This gritty spaghetti western features intense shootouts, knife-throwing, and quick-draw duels.

In 'The Murderer Lives at Number 21', a detective investigates a series of murders in a boarding house, where the residents and staff become suspects. The plot thickens as the detective uncovers shocking secrets and must race against time to catch the murderer before more lives are lost. With a mix of comedy and suspense, this French noir film keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Flaming Frontier follows a former Confederate Army officer seeking vengeance for the death of his son. Alongside his faithful friend, they navigate the rocky mountains and encounter Native American tribes, bandits, and a secret passageway. The story explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and wrongful accusation, leading to a satisfying and happy ending.

In Sundown, a British agent is sent to Nairobi during World War II to rescue a prisoner of war and uncover a plot by Nazi spies. He must navigate a dangerous world of arms smuggling and impersonation, all while dealing with personal loss and the complexities of colonial Kenya.

Shadow of the Sword is set in 16th-century Tyrol, where a heretic monk becomes the target of religious persecution. He fights against the injustice, facing torture, book burnings, and being accused of witchcraft. The film explores themes of faith, betrayal, and self-sacrifice, as the protagonist struggles to survive in a time of religious fanaticism.

To Catch a Spy follows the story of a journalist who is tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of an American ambassador. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and becomes entangled in a dangerous game of espionage, risking everything to uncover the truth.

The Atomic City is a suspenseful movie that takes place in the Cold War era. It revolves around the story of a nuclear scientist whose son is kidnapped by a foreign agent. The scientist teams up with the FBI to rescue his son and prevent a catastrophic event involving nuclear weapons. The movie is filled with espionage, suspense, and last-minute rescues, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Two Yanks are hired to protect a rich lady from a sinister underworld group. Lots of jungle thrills, martial arts, ancient temples, huge explosions, & even sci-fi elements. Watch for Harris' great karate fight inside a crumbling temple, surrounded by masked members of an ancient sect.

Great Guy is a crime drama film from 1936. The story follows Johnny, a former prizefighter who now works as a furniture salesman. When Johnny's fiancée's engagement ring is stolen, he becomes entangled in a web of political corruption and blackmail. Wrongly accused of bribery, Johnny must navigate the corrupt world of government officials and corrupt mayors to prove his innocence and uncover the truth. With the help of his loyal secretary, Johnny fights to clear his name and bring down those responsible.

British World War II film set in occupied France, portraying the activities of members of the French Resistance and the Nazi tactic of taking and shooting innocent hostages in reprisal for acts of sabotage. The opening credits acknowledge "the official co-operation of General de Gaulle and the French National Committee". It was released as "At Dawn We Die" in the US.

A murder is committed aboard a cruise ship just before it sinks in a storm. The survivors, including the killer, land on a mysterious jungle island.

Tarzan's Revenge is a classic adventure film set in the African jungle. It follows the story of Tarzan as he seeks revenge and rescues a damsel in distress from a tribe of treacherous natives. With deception, violence, and a touch of romance, Tarzan's Revenge keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Two Marine pilots in love with the same girl are assigned a mission to find a notorious bandit in Nicaragua. This early talkie from director Frank Capra, released in 1929, stars Jack Holt, Ralph Graves and Lila Lee.

Hearts of the World is a romantic drama set during World War I. It follows the story of a young couple who must navigate the challenges and horrors of war while trying to stay together. The film showcases the impact of war on their relationship and the resilience of the human spirit. With themes of love, sacrifice, and the devastating consequences of war, Hearts of the World is a captivating and emotional tale.

Some dastardly criminals have stolen some top secret plans and tattoo them on the back of a woman so she can sell them to the highest bidder in Lisbon. This woman plans to take the place of a 'Sidney Royce', a legitimate traveler going to Lisbon as a reporter. Crossed signals allows the real Sidney to reach Portugal first, where she is pursued by those trying to obtain the plans and US government agents trying to prevent the sale.

Director Leslie Goodwins' 1941 military drama, about various men who become buddies when they join the paratroopers, stars Robert Preston, Edmond O'Brien and Buddy Ebsen.

Football player Bob Miller, played by an actual football player, is lost in the jungle. Who else to find him but Jungle Jim.

In the movie Jungle Jim (1948), a mercenary finds himself in the jungle facing isolation, deception, and treachery. He must navigate through turmoil and hostility while searching for treasure and combating a demonic cult.

Two investigators for a stagecoach company are assigned to find out why the company's stages keep being ambushed. They discover that the culprits are white men disguised as Indians, and they set out to discover who is behind the plot.