Movies and TvShows featuring "military-desertion" theme.

In 18th-century England, an Irish rogue named Redmond Barry assumes the position of an aristocrat after winning the heart of a rich widow. However, his newfound wealth and power corrupt him, leading to misfortunes and disasters that ultimately result in his downfall.

The Red Badge of Courage follows a young Union soldier named Henry Fleming as he struggles with fear and discovers his courage during the Civil War. Through battles, military desertion, and encounters with death, Henry learns the true meaning of bravery and the cost of war.

In 1931, Fernando, a young army deserter, arrives at the village of the beautiful and wild Amparo. There he falls in love with her, and soon, he is entangled in a complicated web of desire, jealousy, and political upheaval.

In the foggy French port of Le Havre, a mysterious man arrives with a troubled past. He gets involved with various characters, including a young girl, a truck driver, and a thief. As his secrets unravel, the man finds himself caught in a web of crime, romance, and deception, leading to a suspenseful climax.

Carmen Jones is a musical drama about an African-American woman named Carmen, who works in a cigarette factory and falls in love with a soldier named Joe. Their forbidden love affair leads to tragic consequences.

In a small Thai village, a talented singer's life is changed when she falls in love with a soldier. They face challenges including forgiveness, jail time, and an unexpected pregnancy.

Battle Cry is a movie set during World War II that follows the experiences of US Marines as they face the challenges of war. The story focuses on their relationships, struggles, and the impact of war on their lives.

Set in 1950s New York, Edge of the City follows two friends who work as longshoremen and become entangled in a murder investigation that exposes the racial tensions of the time. As they confront racism and violence, their friendship is tested, and they must decide whether to stand up for what is right.

During World War II, a marine sergeant recalls his escapades in the South Seas, including romantic rivalries, military trials, and battles with Japanese soldiers.

In this comedic crime movie, a con artist mentors a young apprentice in the ways of the trade. Set in the American South, they embark on various adventures involving liquor, moonshine, and railway heists. Along the way, they encounter car chases, prison escapes, and a blossoming friendship. Will they manage to outsmart the authorities and get away with their con? Find out in The Flim-Flam Man.

A Colonial America torn by war, Benedict Arnold's betrayal, and a love affair caught in the crossfire. The Scarlet Coat follows the story of an undercover spy who must navigate the dangerous world of British occupation and rebel armies to uncover the truth.

A drama set during World War One in Romania, focusing on a lawyer who becomes a gigolo and is torn between his possessive love for his wife and his obsession with a receptionist. His life takes a turn when he is called to duty and faces a court-martial for military desertion.

The Year That Trembled is a coming-of-age story set in 1970 in the shadow of Kent State that focuses on a group of young people facing the Vietnam Draft Lottery.

Steph, an Afrikaner, struggles with his past and heritage in the new South Africa. When his girlfriend befriends a black South African man called Vusisizwe, trouble brews.

Passions erupt between a German hussar (Jean-Marc Barr) serving with King George III's personal cavalry and the only daughter of an English solicitor (Emma Fielding) in this period tearjerker adapted from a short story by Thomas Hardy. Longing to escape their own personal imprisonments -- he, his service to the king, and she, her engagement to a man she doesn't love -- they find solace in each other's arms.

In 'Der Fall Kapitän Behrens. Fremdenlegionäre an Bord', a merchant navy ship becomes the center of tension when a group of foreign legionnaires attempt to desert. The crew is faced with a dilemma as they must decide whether to cooperate or confront the deserters. The movie explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of one's choices in a gripping maritime setting.