Movies and TvShows featuring "oil-tycoon" theme.

Dallas is a drama/soap TV show set in the 1970s that follows the wealthy Ewing family and their oil empire in Dallas, Texas. The show explores the power struggles, betrayals, and family feuds within the Ewing family, with a particular focus on the intense rivalry between J.R. Ewing and his brothers Bobby and J.R.'s wife, Sue Ellen. The story delves into themes of wealth, power, love, and loyalty, set against the backdrop of the booming oil industry in Texas.

Set in the 1980s, Dynasty follows the lives, power struggles, and romantic entanglements of the wealthy Carrington family in Denver, Colorado. With oil tycoon Blake Carrington at the helm, the series explores themes of family dysfunction, love triangles, infidelity, and rivalry.

The Son is a short-lived TV show that takes place in Texas during the early 20th century. It follows the story of an oil tycoon and his family, exploring themes of power struggles, the American South, and the relationship between a father and his son.

When an oil tycoon plans to demolish their theater, the Muppets must reunite and put on a show to raise money and save their beloved home. Chaos, laughter, and catchy musical numbers ensue as they go on a journey to get the band back together.

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.

Blood & Oil is a drama TV show that takes place in an industrial town in North Dakota. The story revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly a young couple who get caught up in a web of love triangles, revenge, and business competition. As they navigate through the treacherous world of the oil industry, they uncover dark secrets, face police investigations, and experience the consequences of their own ambitions.

Lone Star is a TV show that revolves around a con man involved in a love triangle while leading a double life in Midland, Texas. He must navigate deception, infidelity, and the complexities of his relationships, including his strained father-son relationship. Set against the backdrop of the oil industry in Texas, the protagonist struggles to maintain his multiple identities and keep his lies from unraveling.

A beautiful gold digger matches wits with a shrewd Beverly Hills divorce lawyer who becomes increasingly attracted to her. Donovan Donaly, a soap opera producer, finds his wife cheating. Miles Massey, a top divorce attorney, becomes the gold digger's lawyer and wins the divorce case for her. Rex Rexroth, the gold digger's ex-husband, hires Miles to protect his wealth. Miles and the gold digger develop feelings for each other. When the gold digger gets revenge on Miles, he realizes his loneliness and marries her. They later discover they have both been tricked and must save their wealth and relationship.

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.

Set in Texas, 'Giant' tells the story of a rancher and his family as they navigate the challenges of the oil industry, racial tensions, and personal rivalries. It is an epic tale of love, jealousy, and the pursuit of wealth and power.

Written on the Wind (1956) is a gripping melodrama that tells the story of Kyle Hadley, an alcoholic oil baron, and his troubled relationships with his sister Marylee, his friend Mitch, and Mitch's wife Lucy. Set against the backdrop of the oil industry in Texas, the film explores themes of wealth, power, and the destructive nature of obsession.

Arabesque (1966) follows a college professor who becomes entangled in a complex spy adventure in London, involving a shipping magnate and a plot to assassinate a political figure. With elements of mystery and intrigue, the professor must navigate a web of double agents and high-stake conspiracies to uncover the truth.

A wealthy English couple invite a wealthy American to their estate, leading to romantic entanglements and marital infidelity.

A former British spy is hired by a Texas oil tycoon to investigate a super-computer in Finland. As he uncovers a plot involving the KGB and a deadly virus, he must navigate the dangerous world of espionage and betrayal.

Cimarron tells the tale of the Cravat family as they navigate the challenges of life in the Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Yancey Cravat, a newspaper owner and adventurer, becomes involved in the land rush and tries to build a successful life for himself and his family. However, their journey is filled with obstacles, including racial segregation, xenophobia, and the ever-present threat of violence. As the Cravats face these challenges head-on, they are forced to confront their own personal ambitions and the impact they have on their loved ones.

In this silent comedy, a bumbling coward is mistaken for a brave outlaw and falls for a beautiful woman. He must disguise himself as a Native American to protect her from a sleazy businessman and an oil magnate.

When a skeptical psychiatrist meets a clairvoyant who can predict his own death, they team up to uncover a sinister conspiracy. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a tangled web of visions, premonitions, and fate.

A billionaire funds an expedition to a hidden oasis where a group of adventurers discover a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs. As they try to survive and find a way back home, they face various dangers and obstacles, including a dormant volcano and a big-game hunter.

Boom Town is a movie set in the 1920s during an oil boom in a small town. It follows the story of two wildcatters who become partners and face romantic rivalry, sabotage, and deception. The film portrays the challenges and successes of the oil industry during that time.

In Singapore, con artist Michelle marries a corrupt local businessman to avoid prison, then swindles him and escapes the country. He follows her to L.A., so she moves in with her hunky oil tycoon ex and his scheming girlfriend, Lisa.