Movies and TvShows featuring "payroll-robbery" theme.

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. After considering their options, they escape to South America. Wyoming, c. 1900s. Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), the leaders of the famous Hole in the Wall Gang, are planning another bank robbery. As they return to their hideout in Hole-in-the-Wall, they find out that the gang has selected a new leader, Harvey Logan. He challenges Butch to a knife fight, which Butch wins, using a ruse. Logan had the idea to rob the Union Pacific Flyer train instead of banks. He wanted to rob it twice, the idea being that the return would be considered safe and therefore more money might be involved. Butch takes this idea as his own. The first robbery goes very well and the Marshal of the next town can't manage to raise a posse. Butch and Sundance listen to his attempts, enjoying themselves. Sundance's lover, Etta Place (Katherine Ross), is introduced. But obviously both men vie for her attention as she also goes bike-riding with Butch, a dialogue-free part of the film, accompanied by 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'. The second robbery goes wrong. Not only does Butch use too much dynamite to blow the safe, but also a second train arrives, which is carrying a posse of six heavily armed men on horseback that has been specially outfitted to hunt down Butch and Sundance. The gang flees, but the entire posse follows Butch and Sundance...

Insurance investigator Reardon is hired by a man who feels unjustly accused of his wife's murder. As he investigates the case, he becomes entangled with a mysterious femme fatale and uncovers a web of betrayal and deceit.

White Heat follows the story of Cody Jarrett, a ruthless gangster who rises to power in the criminal underworld. As he orchestrates heists and evades the police, Detective Hank Fallon becomes determined to bring him down. The film explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the dark side of ambition.

Johnny Handsome, a disfigured man with a gash in his face, is given a chance to start a new life after undergoing plastic surgery. However, he soon discovers that his new identity comes at a price when he is double-crossed by his girlfriend and betrayed by his former partners in crime. Seeking revenge, Johnny embarks on a journey to track down those who wronged him, leading to a violent showdown in the streets of New Orleans.

Hour of the Gun is a drama western film set in Arizona Territory in the 19th century. It tells the story of the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the events that followed, including the revenge-seeking Wyatt Earp and his friend Doc Holliday. The film explores the themes of good versus evil, justice, and vengeance.

Gun Crazy follows a sharpshooter and a femme fatale who go on a cross-country crime spree, robbing banks and evading the law. As their love and obsession for guns propel them further into violence, they become fugitives on the run from the police. Will their passion lead to their downfall?

In this film-noir crime thriller set in Mexico, a young American man finds himself caught up in a chase after a payroll robbery. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles including a woman in a shower, a herd of goats, and an accidental gun discharge.

When a ruthless gang threatens a peaceful railroad camp, a sharpshooter, an undercover accountant, and an orphan boy must band together to save the day.

Odd Man Out follows a wounded IRA member, Johnny McQueen, as he tries to escape from the police and find safety. With the clock ticking, he navigates through a city filled with danger and betrayal, relying on the help of others while haunted by his past.

After a payroll robbery, a small-time crook named Nick hides out in a public swimming pool where he meets Peggy, a lonely spinster. As the police close in on him, Nick becomes increasingly paranoid and desperate, holding Peggy and her family hostage. The situation escalates, leading to a suspenseful manhunt.

After the death of his brother, a US Marshal investigates a payroll robbery in Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory. He forms a posse and goes after the gang responsible, facing various challenges along the way.

The Mad Dog Killer is a crime film where a criminal escapes from prison and goes on a violent rampage. He engages in a series of criminal activities such as a payroll robbery, carjacking, and shootouts, leaving a trail of destruction. The police are determined to catch him, leading to a thrilling chase throughout the city. As the tension rises, the protagonist's volatile nature and troubled past are revealed, adding depth to the story. Will he be able to evade capture or will justice finally catch up to him?

Kid Blue is a comedy-western film set in the early 1900s. It follows Bickford Waner, a factory worker who becomes an outlaw in order to escape his monotonous life. Along with his girlfriend, he embarks on a series of comedic and mischievous adventures, encountering various eccentric characters along the way. The film touches on themes of conformity, racism, and the pursuit of freedom.

A criminal named Butcher Benton is executed but is brought back to life by a mad scientist. With his new superhuman strength, he seeks revenge on those who framed him and double-crossed him. As he rampages through Los Angeles, a determined investigator tries to stop him before more innocent people are killed.

Highway 301 follows the intense pursuit of a notorious psycho killer and his gang as they embark on a crime spree across North Carolina and Virginia. When a police officer is murdered, the case becomes personal for the dedicated detective tracking them. As the investigation unfolds, the detective must navigate through an intricate web of clues and evidence, making the right moves to bring down the ruthless criminals. Inspired by a true story, this film-noir style thriller keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

SACCO AND VANZETTI is an 80-minute-long documentary that tells the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. It is the first major documentary film about this landmark story.

In the film 'The Capture,' a police officer accidentally kills an innocent man while on the hunt for a fugitive. He becomes a fugitive himself, wrongly accused of the crime. As he tries to clear his name, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit. Set in Mexico, the story follows the officer's journey as he evades the law, uncovers the truth, and seeks justice.

In 'The Lonedale Operator,' a courageous telegraph operator finds herself caught in the middle of a train robbery. With her quick thinking and resourcefulness, she must find a way to outsmart the robbers and save the day.

Bolton's men blow up the wagon carrying the mine payroll and Marshal Crash Corrigan is supposedly killed in the explosion. A man finds his badge and gives it to Bolton. Thinking Crash dead, Bolton gives the badge away and it ends up with the Sheriff. Crash is OK and the Range Busters know Bolton is the head of the gang but that he gets his orders from someone else and that is the man they want.

Trouble in Colorado is tying up Union troops needed back east during the Civil War and Lieut. Burke is sent to investigate. Macklin and his gang are causing the problems and Capt. Mason joins them. When Burke catches up with them he also finds Mason, his brother.