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.

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.

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.

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.

In The In-Laws, a dentist named Sheldon Kornpett is pulled into a world of espionage and danger when he discovers that his daughter's fiance, Vince Ricardo, is a secret agent for the CIA. Sheldon is reluctantly drawn into Vince's world as they embark on a mission to stop an armored car robbery and save the country from a dangerous international conspiracy. Along the way, they encounter sniper fire, henchmen, and even an encounter with the US Mint. Will Sheldon survive this crazy adventure and make it back in time for his daughter's wedding?

In this anti-Japanese WW II propaganda film, Japanese invaders attempt to raid Alaska and are totally obliterated. The trouble begins when a stranger visits a small town and tells them that the U.S. is going to be taken over by a powerful country. The story turns out to be true when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. The town then rises up and slaughters a Japanese raiding party.

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.

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.

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.

Lightning the German Shepherd dog stars in this wilderness melodrama.

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.

Filled from front to back with stock footage taken from the Columbia serials "The Phantom-1943" and, primarily, "The Desert Hawk-1944", with John Hart and the always-dull Rick Vallin making less-than-adequate substitutes for Tom Tyler and Gilbert Roland, this Sam Katzman "production" finds the mighty jungle avenger and legendary Captain Africa - A "Phantom" rip-off that side-stepped the need to pay King Features another fee for using the character - pledging to see that the legitimate Arabian caliph, Hamid, is restored to the throne which a tyrannical rival has usurped. He is joined in this enterprise by adventurer Ted Arnold, wild-animal trapper Nat Coleman, and his assistant Omar and, to cover all bases

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.

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.

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.

To increase profits for his shipping company, Lynch has goaded the Indians to attack both the telegraph line and the new railroad. When Lynch sells rifles to the Indians, Rod Farrell captures Lynch and his gang. But Lynch's Indian friends free him and this time Farrell finds himself the prisoner.

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.

Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the town beauty whom the villain wants for himself--he leaves town and goes to Hollywood to become an actor. He eventually returns home to town as a star, but once again finds himself the victim of the town villain, who this time abducts sweet young Mary. Sam must use all his acting skills to track down the villain and save Mary.