Movies and TvShows featuring "mining-town" theme.
Deadwood takes place in the late 1800s in the lawless mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, during the gold rush. The show follows the lives and struggles of a diverse cast of characters, including outlaws, law enforcement, and saloon owners, as they navigate a town filled with greed, violence, and manipulation.
After a destructive industrialist threatens a small town, a young widow enlists the help of seven gunmen from various backgrounds to protect the town and its people. As they train the townsfolk and prepare for the imminent attack, the seven face their own personal demons and form a bond with the townspeople. When the industrialist and his army arrive, a fierce battle ensues, resulting in sacrifices and the display of true heroism. The people of the town are forever grateful to the courageous men who fought for them, calling their actions magnificent.
Orkney Snork Nie, a popular Afrikaans sitcom, originally broadcast by the SABC in South Africa. The name translates directly into Orkney Doesn't Snore, but the message being conveyed in Afrikaans is that the town isn't sleepy, there's always something happening.
The District Nurse is a British television series, produced by BBC Wales and shown on BBC One between 1984 and 1987. The series was a period drama created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland and starred Nerys Hughes as Megan Roberts, the titular district nurse fighting to improve living conditions for the people living in a poverty stricken mining town, Pencwm, in south Wales during the late 1920s. The School scenes were filmed at Pont-y-gof school in Ebbw Vale, shortly before the old school was demolished. The children and teachers at the school were involved in the first two series. The outdoor school and street scenes were filmed at a small village near Tredegar. Most of the houses used have now been demolished, however the street still remains. In the third series, shown in 1987 and set in the early 1930s, Megan had moved on to the seaside town of Glanmor where she worked with a father/son pair of doctors - Emlyn Isaacs and James Isaacs.
During the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot discovers his passion for dance while his family struggles. Despite his father and brother being coal miners on strike, Billy secretly joins a ballet class. His dance teacher believes he has the talent to study at the Royal Ballet School. Jackie, Billy's father, initially opposes his dream fearing judgment, but later supports him. With the help of the community, Billy auditions for the school and overcomes obstacles. Fourteen years later, Billy performs the lead in Swan Lake, achieving his dream.
A young boy named Pazu discovers a girl named Sheeta who possesses a magic crystal. They must evade pirates and foreign agents as they search for a legendary floating castle called Laputa.
Two shocking and unexpected murders shatter an already fractured community leading to one of the largest manhunts in British history.
In the small town of Oregon, a teacher stumbles upon a supernatural creature known as a wendigo. As the creature begins to wreak havoc on the town, dark forces are awakened, leading to a series of terrifying events. The teacher must uncover the truth about the creature and find a way to stop it before it consumes everything in its path.
High Plains Drifter is a drama mystery western film set in the American Old West. The story follows a mysterious man who arrives in a small town seeking revenge. As he manipulates the townspeople, a moral dilemma emerges, challenging their notions of justice and revealing their darkest secrets. With themes of guilt, courage, and poetic justice, High Plains Drifter explores the boundaries of redemption and the price of mercilessness.
In 1880s New Mexico, a town called La Belle is mostly populated by women after a mining accident killed most of the male population. The town faces further danger when an outlaw named Frank Griffin and his gang descend upon it. As the women of La Belle stand their ground and defend their home, tensions rise and violence ensues.
In the year 1898, a mining engineer gathers a group of ex-convicts to carry out a heist on a gold shipment in a small western town. They face obstacles such as corrupt deputies and a race against time. Along the way, romantic subplots and racial prejudice arise.
In the 1880s, the residents of a small mining town in Nevada must band together to fight against man-eating monsters known as graboids.
Welcome to the Sticks (2008) is a comedy film that tells the story of a postal worker who is forced to relocate to a small town in northern France. Despite his initial resistance, he eventually discovers the warm hospitality and community spirit of the locals, challenging his preconceived notions and breaking down cultural barriers.
In a mining town in Washington state, a gambler named McCabe sets up a successful brothel with the help of a madam. However, their business faces challenges when a powerful mining company tries to buy them out. As tensions rise, McCabe is forced to confront the gunfighter sent to intimidate him.
A schoolteacher named John Grant arrives in the remote outback town of Bundanyabba for a short stay before heading back to Sydney. However, he soon finds himself trapped in a nightmarish cycle of drunkenness, gambling, and violence, as he becomes entangled with the town's rough locals. As Grant's moral compass gradually erodes, he must confront the darkness within himself and fight for his sanity.
In 1880s Montana, a group of horse thieves becomes the target of a vigilante hired killer. As tensions rise, the farmers' daughter joins the fight against sadism and violence. The story explores themes of revenge and justice in the Wild West.
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live is a filmed performance of the stage musical adaptation of the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The story follows Billy, a young boy from a mining town in northern England, who discovers his talent for ballet and faces obstacles such as the loss of a loved one, societal expectations, and the 1984-1985 miners' strike. With themes of non-conformity, exploring sexuality, and anti-capitalism, Billy's journey challenges the gender roles and cultural norms of his time.
In Pitfall, a man gets caught up in a surreal mining town where he becomes a witness to a murder and gets mistaken for the murderer. He must navigate the town's eerie atmosphere and uncover the truth while dealing with the effects of the miners' strike and workers' rights.
How Green Was My Valley tells the story of a family living in a coal mining town in Wales. The film follows their struggles with poverty, grief, and the hardships of working-class life. Through it all, they find joy and resilience in their tight-knit community.
In the small mining town of Harmony, a masked killer returns to seek revenge on Valentine's Day. As the bodies pile up, the residents must uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victims.