Movies and TvShows featuring "lighting-a-cigarette-for-a-woman" theme.
In 1930s Los Angeles, a private detective named Jake Gittes is hired to spy on Hollis Mulwray, chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. When Gittes discovers that he was set up and Mulwray ends up dead, he starts investigating the corruption and deceit behind the city's water supply. As Gittes uncovers the truth, he realizes the extent of the conspiracy and must confront the powerful figures involved. Ultimately, he must make a difficult choice that reflects the dark and twisted nature of Chinatown.
In A Shot in the Dark, Inspector Jacques Clouseau finds himself in a precarious situation when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. With his clumsy nature and comical antics, Clouseau must clear his name and solve the mystery.
A Night in Casablanca is a comedy film set in the city of Casablanca after World War II. The plot revolves around a group of characters who find themselves caught in a web of deceit and confusion as they navigate through various comedic situations. With a mix of romance, espionage, and slapstick humor, this film guarantees a night filled with laughter and entertainment.
Herbie, the love bug, embarks on a wild journey through Latin America, encountering various obstacles and forming unlikely friendships along the way.
In the 1980s, a research laboratory in New York City conducts experiments on immortality, which leads to horrific consequences. A strong female character finds herself caught in a web of self-defense, attempted murder, and fear of aging, while also experiencing sensuality and gay interest.
After being wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder, a man escapes from prison and goes on the run. To change his appearance, he undergoes plastic surgery. As he tries to clear his name and find the real murderer, he encounters various obstacles and danger.
In 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's red-light district. The Golden Glove follows the story of Fritz Honka, a loner and alcoholic who murders women and dismembers their bodies in his apartment. Based on a true story, this film explores the dark underbelly of Hamburg's nightlife and the brutal crimes committed by a sadistic killer.
Powder Blue follows the intertwining lives of several characters on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, including an ex-priest struggling with his faith, a stripper searching for her estranged son, a mortician with a troubled past, and a trans woman looking for love. Their stories intersect in unexpected ways as they confront their own demons and find redemption.
The Scribbler follows Suki, a young woman with multiple personalities who moves into a halfway house. She undergoes an experimental psychiatric treatment called The Siamese Burn, which aims to eliminate her multiple personalities. As she goes through the treatment, she starts to uncover the truth behind her friend's death and realizes that the house residents may not be who they seem. Suki must confront her own inner demons in order to survive and find the truth.
In this classic South Korean horror-mystery film, a music teacher's affair with a housemaid leads to a web of lies, blackmail, and betrayal. As the secrets unravel, the consequences become deadly.
In Turks & Caicos, a former spy finds himself hiding out in the Caribbean after outsmarting the intelligence service. As he navigates the picturesque islands, he uncovers a web of money laundering, tax evasion, and political corruption. With his life on the line, he must outwit his pursuers and expose the truth before it's too late.
Judas Kiss is a gripping crime thriller that follows the story of a couple caught in a web of blackmail, deceit, and murder. When a businesswoman is implicated in a bloody face crime, a detective from the FBI is determined to bring justice. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets are revealed, leading to a thrilling climax.
Repeaters follows three young adults in a rehabilitation center who are repeatedly forced to relive the same day. As they navigate through their time loop, they are confronted with the consequences of their past actions and must find a way to break free from their cycle. With each repetition, they uncover new revelations about themselves and the true nature of their existence.
After the death of her husband, a widow becomes enchanted by a psychic who seems to communicate with the dead. However, her skepticism grows as she begins to suspect that the psychic may not be what he seems.
In Dead Reckoning, a World War Two veteran is accused of killing his army buddy and goes on the run to clear his name. Along the way, he uncovers a web of deceit and must navigate a dangerous world of secret pasts and hidden identities.
Jealousy is a movie about a man struggling with love and disillusionment after being dumped by his girlfriend. He finds himself in a dysfunctional relationship with a struggling actress, leading him to contemplate suicide. In the midst of the separation, he resides in a small apartment and deals with the challenges of life. The movie explores themes of depression, separation, and the end of love.
Only Two Can Play is a 1962 comedy-drama film about a theater critic who gets involved in various romantic entanglements. Set in Wales, the film follows the protagonist's interactions with a manipulative woman, a fellow playwright, and a flirtatious librarian. As he navigates these relationships, he also deals with personal challenges such as a crying baby, potty training, and waking up early. The film provides a humorous and light-hearted look at the protagonist's attempts to balance his professional and personal life.
After a wealthy man's wife dies in an airplane explosion, an insurance investigator teams up with a police inspector to uncover a web of deception and murder. They must navigate through a series of clues and suspects, including an unfaithful wife, a mysterious beneficiary, and a black-gloved killer.
Too Late Blues follows a jazz musician in Los Angeles as he navigates the challenges of the music industry and grapples with issues of artistic integrity. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the sacrifices one must make to pursue their passion.
An oft-naked male reporter decides to do an expose on "sexual widows", housewives who are neglected by their busy husbands. - This cheaper sex film is disguised as a report about green widows.