Movies and TvShows featuring "oil-company" theme.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West-Texas and a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires that are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
A group of workers on a remote Scottish oil rig are due to return to the mainland when a mysterious fog enshrouds them and supernatural forces take hold. The crew must navigate through the fog and the unknown force that drives it. As they struggle to survive, they question who they can trust.
A British police chief moves to the Canadian Rockies with his family to escape his troubled past. However, his peaceful life is shattered when an oil company threatens his town, forcing him to confront his alter-ego and seek revenge.
When an explosion at an oil well threatens hundreds of lives, a crack team is called upon to make a deadly desert crossing with nitroglycerine in tow.
Sorcerer (1977) is a thrilling movie about a group of criminals who accept a dangerous mission in a South American jungle. They have to transport highly volatile explosives through treacherous terrains to an oil well explosion site. With corrupt cops, bandits, and the unforgiving jungle posing constant threats, they must overcome various obstacles to survive and complete their mission.
A former CIA operative turned environmentalist, Forrest Taft, takes on an oil company that is destroying the environment in Alaska. He becomes the target of the company's hired assassins and must fight for justice and the preservation of nature.
In 1973, John Paul Getty III, the grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, is kidnapped by an organized crime ring. With his captors demanding a ransom, his mother Gail and Getty's associates race against time to secure his release.
In Fire Twister, a deadly fire tornado wreaks havoc in Los Angeles as a team of firefighters and a news reporter race against time to prevent a major disaster. As the city faces destruction, they must confront their own personal demons and make difficult sacrifices to save lives.
The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix is a stop-motion animated adventure comedy film about a car race. It follows the story of a group of constructors who build a car to win the race, but face challenges such as cheating, sabotage, and competition from a rich man and an oil company. Along the way, they befriend a pessimist chauffeur, a sheik, and a bird. The film showcases the small community and the various obstacles they overcome to achieve their goal.
In this adventure fantasy film, a giant ape is discovered on an uncharted island and brought to New York City as part of an oil company's plan. However, the creature escapes and goes on a rampage, causing destruction and chaos throughout the city. The film explores themes of capitalism, empathy, and the mistreatment of indigenous creatures.
Syriana is a politically charged epic that explores the state of the oil industry through the lives of those involved. It tells the story of Connex, a US energy giant losing control of Middle East oil fields to a Chinese company. As the plot unfolds, the movie delves into interconnected storylines involving corruption, espionage, assassination plots, and the lives of characters caught in the web of the oil industry's power struggles.
In a poverty-stricken town in Central and South America, a group of unemployed men are recruited by an oil company to transport nitroglycerin across treacherous mountain roads in order to extinguish a fire at an oil well. The men face constant risk and danger as they navigate rough terrain, shifting gears, and the constant threat of explosion. With their lives on the line, they must endure physical and psychological stress, testing their endurance and masculinity.
In the unnamed country of West Africa, a skilled negotiator named Carlos uncovers a web of political repression, corruption, and dark family secrets. As he navigates a dangerous landscape filled with assassinations, genocide, and illegal businesses, Carlos finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal. With the help of a mysterious woman, he must fight to protect his pregnant wife and escape the clutches of powerful adversaries.
Thin Ice is a drama and thriller TV show that revolves around a female police detective who gets involved in a high-stakes investigation regarding a political conspiracy connected to climate change. The plot takes place in the Arctic region, with themes of oil, political conflict, and global warming. As the detective delves deeper into the case, she uncovers shocking truths and faces personal challenges.
In 1913 Oklahoma, Lena Doyle, a tough, independent woman, discovers huge quantities of crude oil on her land and battles to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
An American oil company representative is sent to a small seaside village in Scotland to secure the location for a new oil refinery. As he spends time in the village, he begins to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the locals' way of life, leading to an internal conflict between his job and the desire to protect the village. With eccentric characters and a touch of magical realism, this film explores themes of greed, environmentalism, and cultural clash.
Private detective Lew Harper finds himself investigating a case involving political corruption and murder in the Louisiana bayou. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a network of secrets and deceit that puts his life at risk.
A young boy named Josiah, living in a small town, experiences horrifying visions that reveal the town's dark secrets. As he delves deeper into the truth, he uncovers sinister forces and the hidden past of his community. Josiah must confront his own trauma and navigate a web of mysteries involving gypsies, murder, kidnappings, and the pursuit of stolen Nazi gold.
The discovery of a way of turning petrol into water makes a fortune and romance for the young inventor.
In 'Komodo,' a group of people visit a remote island off the coast of North Carolina. As they explore the island, they discover that it is inhabited by giant Komodo dragons. The survivors must find a way to escape the island and avoid becoming prey for the deadly creatures.