Movies and TvShows featuring "lowered-on-a-rope" theme.

In 1900, three lighthouse keepers arrive on a remote island off the coast of Scotland. As they settle into their new job, they come across a trunk filled with gold bars. Greed and isolation lead to paranoia and violence among the friends, turning their once peaceful existence into a nightmare.

In the sands of Saqqara, Dr. Zahi Hawass and Dr. Mostafa Waziri, two renowned Egyptologists, compete to uncover the pyramid of Huni, an important figure in ancient Egyptian history. As they race against time, their teams make significant discoveries including statues, sarcophagi, and a well-preserved mummy. The documentary showcases their mentor-mentee relationship and the importance of preserving Egypt's rich past.

The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children? is a heart-wrenching movie depicting the aftermath of a flash flood that hits a small town. Amidst the chaos, a group of brave individuals, including rescue helicopter pilots, news reporters, and volunteers, come together to save as many lives as possible. The film explores themes of resilience, self-sacrifice, and the strength of community in the face of tragedy.

Robin Hoodwinked follows the comedic escapades of Robin Hood as he attempts to rescue the imprisoned Maid Marian. Along the way, he encounters a host of eccentric characters, gets into all sorts of trouble, and manages to save the day with his wit and cunning. This animated film is packed with laughter, action, and a touch of surrealism.

A construction worker wanted by the authorities is vindicated by virtue of his heroism when an airplane crashes into a skyscraper.

When Billy get adopted by a rich couple, Mickey and the gang spring into action to bring their pal back home.

A band of futuristic cutthroats terrorize the skies on board their powerful airship. After bombing a liner and stealing gold bullion from its hold, the ruffians try to escape, facing only Jack Manley, a valiant naval officer, and Marie Thompson, his sweetheart. (The surviving print lacks the story resolution, which apparently ends when the hero and the police rout the pirates and rescue the kidnapped heroine.)

"At the Ringside" is filmed in a "slum" which is rather obviously a studio mock-up on the Hal Roach back lot, and it clearly copies the Lambeth-style slum in Chaplin's "Easy Street" (which was also a too-obvious mock-up). The first half of this film is a blatant copy of "Easy Street". Pollard plays the local constable, charged with maintaining order in the tough slum district.

Relentless Rudolph is back with another scheme to capture Belinda and humiliate Hairbreadth Harrry.