Movies and TvShows featuring "leitmotif" theme.

Barely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit. Frank eludes Carl with his clever deceptions and continues to live a life of luxury, fooling people and stealing millions of dollars. While Frank attempts to reconcile his divorced parents and settle down, Carl is relentless in his pursuit. In the end, Frank is caught, but manages to turn his skills to help the FBI identify other forgers.

When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. The town's mayor, fearing financial loss, tries to downplay the severity of the attacks, but the sheriff remains dedicated to protecting the citizens. With more attacks and the death of a young boy, the sheriff finally convinces the mayor to close the beaches and take action. The sheriff, marine biologist, and seafarer set out to find and kill the shark, but face difficulties as the creature proves to be more powerful and cunning than expected. As tensions rise among the men on their journey, they must work together to overcome their differences and defeat the shark before it claims more lives.

In a German city, the police are unable to catch a child-murderer. Concerned parents and criminals join in the manhunt. The police investigation leads them to Hans Beckert, the killer. Underworld bosses decide to monitor all children using beggars. A blind balloon peddler helps the beggars mark Beckert. The police find evidence in Beckert's apartment and lay in wait for him. Beckert is caught by gangsters and taken to a kangaroo court. It is decided to eliminate him. Beckert's real trial results in a guilty verdict, leaving the mothers of the slain children to reflect on the need for closer watch.

Score: A Film Music Documentary explores the creative process of film composers and the impact of film music on the cinematic experience. It takes an in-depth look at the world of film music, from classical composers to contemporary ones, and explores the role of music in shaping the emotional landscape of movies. The documentary features interviews with renowned composers, directors, and performers, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from recording sessions and film productions.

In The Informer, Gypo Nolan, a bitter Irishman, becomes an informer for the British authorities in order to collect a reward. When his comrade and best friend is killed in an ambush, Gypo is consumed by guilt and faces the consequences of his betrayal in a gripping tale of love, friendship, and treason.

Stella Dallas, a woman from a working-class background in Boston, Massachusetts, marries a wealthy man and becomes determined to provide her daughter with a better life. However, her efforts to climb the social ladder lead to the breakdown of her marriage and she must make a heartbreaking sacrifice for the sake of her child's happiness.

In post-war Germany, a city is terrorized by a serial killer who preys on children. As the police struggle to catch the killer, a widespread manhunt ensues, leading to mass hysteria and an atmosphere of fear. The main suspect is a mentally ill man named Hans Beckert, whose crimes have left the city in anguish. The police and the criminal underworld both launch their own investigations, and a race against time begins to capture the elusive murderer.

Devotion tells the story of the famous Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, and their struggles as female writers in 19th-century England. It explores their relationships, their love for literature, and the challenges they faced in a society that often dismissed women's work.

Prelude: Dog Star Man is a surreal and experimental short film that explores themes of dreams, avant-garde concepts, and surrealism. It features superimposition techniques and showcases an abstract narrative.

Composer Christian Jessup developed a completely original score for the 1977 blockbuster, Star Wars, inspired by John Williams' original techniques, but with the benefit of hindsight from knowing the franchise's direction.