Movies and TvShows featuring "lighting-a-fuse" theme.
In 1898, Daniel Plainview, a prospector in New Mexico, mines a potentially precious ore vein from a pit mine. In 1902, he discovers oil near Los Angeles and establishes a drilling company. He adopts an orphaned boy and presents him as his business partner. In 1911, Daniel attempts to buy a farm with oil deposits, but faces resistance from the pastor who demands a large sum of money. Daniel's oil production begins, but disasters occur, leading to conflicts with the pastor. Over the years, Daniel's greed and violence escalate, leading to the downfall of those around him, including his adopted son. In 1927, Daniel is a recluse, wealthy but suffering from alcoholism. When his adopted son wants to dissolve their partnership, Daniel reacts brutally and reveals his son's true origins. Daniel's final act of violence is against the pastor who betrayed him. Daniel is left with a sense of despair and emptiness.
Black Sunday follows a Vietnam War veteran with paranoid schizophrenia as he plans to use a Goodyear blimp to detonate a bomb during the Super Bowl, seeking revenge for the war crimes committed against him and to expose the corrupt politicians and media who covered it up. With the help of a female psychopath and a criminal mastermind, he navigates through political intrigue and ruthless tactics to carry out his plan. It's a race against time as an Israeli commando and a doctor try to stop them before it's too late. The movie features graphic violence, panic-inducing moments, and a shocking climax.
In this silent film comedy, a police officer in New York City gets involved in various adventures, including chasing criminals, dealing with a pickpocket, and trying to impress the mayor's daughter.
During the height of the Civil War in 1863, Abraham Lincoln discovers that the Confederate forces are using the undead as weapons. Determined to save the nation, Lincoln leads a secret mission to exterminate the zombie threat and protect the Union.
In 'Toy Tinkers,' Chip and Dale try to get nuts from Donald Duck's walnut tree, leading to a chaotic battle involving toys, cannons, and lots of mischief.
The Lost World follows a researcher and his assistant on a perilous journey to a hidden plateau in South America, where they encounter dinosaurs and face numerous dangers.
After suffering three years of hard labor in a prison camp, former sheriff Ted Barnett escapes. Now he seeks revenge.
Bugs Bunny accidentally ends up in a bullfighting arena in Mexico and must outsmart the bull to survive.
Guided Muscle is a 1955 animated short film featuring the iconic characters Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. In the cartoon, Wile E. Coyote tries various methods to catch the speedy Road Runner, including using Acme products and elaborate traps. The cartoon is filled with slapstick comedy and cartoon physics, making it a hilarious and entertaining watch.
In Safety Second, Tom the cat tries to catch Jerry the mouse, but his plans are constantly foiled in hilarious ways. The duo's chase takes them through a series of comedic situations involving firecrackers, explosives, and various household items. With its slapstick humor and clever gags, this short is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
In 'The Truth About Spring,' a teenage girl goes on a treasure hunt in the Florida Keys with her single father after they find a map. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and con artists, but ultimately discover a sunken treasure.
An absent-minded wolf sets out to catch Bugs for dinner but keeps forgetting what he was heading out to shoot in the first place.
When Mabel romantically rejects a villain, he ties her to the railroad tracks, leaving her bashful suitor to appeal to famous racecar driver Barney Oldfield for help.
During the American Revolution, Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam engage in a comedic battle at the Bunker Hill. With explosives, guns, and surreal tactics, they navigate through tunnels and forts, using baseball bats and pickaxes to outwit each other.
A cat is driven up the wall by the inhabitant of the cuckoo clock, so he spends the film trying to catch him.
Porky Pig goes on vacation in the forest, but encounters a mischievous squirrel and a lumberjack who wants to chop down a tree. Chaos ensues as Porky tries to protect the tree and get some sleep.
The coyote chases the road runner, but in this one he actually succeeds, to his bemusement.
A cat is made General of an alien planet's army and put in charge of hunting a giant mouse.
In this Looney Tunes cartoon from 1947, Elmer Fudd tries to catch the Easter Bunny with a series of traps, but the Bunny outsmarts him every time.
Dave Fleischer sends Koko to Mars.