Movies and TvShows featuring "plunder" theme.
Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him. A gang of marauding bandits approaches a mountain village. The despairing villagers are divided about whether to surrender their harvest or fight back against the bandits. They decide to hire samurai to help defend the village. Kambei, a veteran samurai, recruits six other samurai and they prepare the village for the upcoming attack. As the battle commences, the samurai and villagers fight together to repel the bandits. Many sacrifices are made, but ultimately the bandits are defeated and the village is saved.
Dirty Money is a documentary series that explores the corrupt practices and financial crimes of corporations around the world. Each episode delves into a different case of corporate corruption, exposing the greed, fraud, and deception that permeate the global economy. Through in-depth investigations and interviews with key players, the show uncovers the dark underbelly of capitalism.
In 1943 during World War II, the Monuments Men, a group of museum directors and art historians, embark on a mission to save art treasures from being lost or looted. They face challenges from both the Allied forces and the Germans. Along the way, they encounter resistance from a curator in Paris, collaborate with resistance fighters, and find hidden caches of artwork. Despite the risks and setbacks, they succeed in rescuing and preserving vast quantities of art. Decades later, their efforts are celebrated and the impact of their sacrifice is appreciated by future generations.
Barbarians Rising is a TV show that portrays the epic battles and struggles of barbarian leaders such as Boudica, Arminius, and Alaric, who stood against the mighty Roman Empire. It explores their quests for freedom, revenge, and survival, as they fought to protect their people and way of life.
After her mother's death, Mary seeks refuge at Jamaica Inn, only to discover that it is a haven for smugglers. As she unravels the mysteries of the inn, Mary finds herself in danger.
During World War Two, a small Scottish island experiences a whisky drought. The islanders are devastated until a shipwreck brings them the opportunity to recover their beloved liquor. The whole community rallies together to plunder the ship, which is closely monitored by the Home Guard. Chaos ensues as everyone tries to get their hands on the precious whisky.
In 'The Spanish Main,' a Dutch sea captain named Laurentius Vandervelt escapes from a Spanish galleon and becomes a buccaneer. He plans to seek revenge on the Spanish captain, Jose-Diaz. Along the way, he encounters various challenges, including a vicious pirate gang and a corrupt governor. Amidst the violence and brutality, Laurentius finds himself falling in love with the beautiful Contessa Francesca. Can he balance his desire for revenge with his growing feelings for Francesca?
In Riot in Cell Block 11, prisoners rebel against the harsh conditions of their overcrowded prison, taking hostages and demanding improvements. Chaos ensues as the state police are called in to restore order.
The Rape of Europa is a documentary that tells the story of the theft and preservation of artwork during World War II. It explores the efforts made to protect cultural heritage from being destroyed or plundered by the Nazis. The film focuses on the courage and determination of art historians and curators who risked their lives to safeguard valuable artwork. It also delves into the aftermath of the war and the ongoing efforts to recover stolen paintings and return them to their rightful owners. With interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, The Rape of Europa offers a powerful and compelling account of this dark chapter in history.
When the cowardly bureaucrat Catus Decianus breaks a peace treaty with the Iceni by brutalizing and humiliating their queen Boudica and her daughters the Iceian and allies join the queen in a campaign of revenge against the Romans. They plunder Roman cities killing all the inhabitants and burning the cities to the ground until a vastly outnumbered Roman legion faces Boudica's furious hoard.
Plunder of the Sun follows an insurance adjuster who is hired to track down a priceless treasure map. He embarks on a perilous journey across various countries, encountering smugglers, false accusations, and dangerous situations along the way. As he gets closer to the treasure, the stakes become higher and the risks more deadly.
Handsome British officer, Lt. Brian Fleming is sent undercover to infiltrate a lively band of pirates.
When his tribesmen begin killing off white settlers, Young Eagle is opposed to the carnage. In order to assure a lasting peace, however, the chief must deal with renegade Apache Black Wolf.
The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.
September 13, 1944. On the right bank of the Vistula, a group of young people is getting ready to cross to help the fighting Warsaw. Tadeusz, a young poet with amputated legs meets Katarzyna. Two officers of the Home Army and the AL, Polish and Soviet soldiers come here. A fight ensues with the Nazis trying to get out of the encirclement. Katarzyna is raped by one of them in front of the powerless Tadeusz. . . Two boats are sinking crossing the Vistula. Tadeusz falls into the river with a wheelchair ...
Bou Craa is an investigative short documentary about the plundering of the natural resources of Western Sahara. Nushatta's Reporters At Risk For Sharing the Truth have been able to sneak into the Boo Craa phosphate mine, south-east of the main city of El-Aaiùn, occupied Western Sahara, accompanied with Saharawis from Bou Craa town who explained them Morocco's speedy policy of looting the natural resources, as well as the lack of benefits from the profits being made on their territory.
Using first-hand accounts, award-winning filmmaker Michael Verhoeven goes on a search to unearth evidence documenting one of the greatest robberies in human history.
In 19th century Thessaly, a Turkish bandit and his gang kidnap a Greek woman. Her brother, however, manages to free her with the help of their fellow villagers. The kidnapped woman reveals the Turks’ plans to loot the monasteries in Meteora, information which allows them to prevent the looting.
Delivery is a short documentary about Morocco’s brutal occupation of Western Sahara, the exploitation of its natural resources, and the struggle for Sahrawi freedom.
Beginning with Rome's fall in the fifth century, tis History Channel presentation sheds light on the Dark Ages, covering the continent-wide chaos, including raids by Vikings Vandals, and Visigoths, bubonic plague, famine, civil unrest and more. The program takes viewers from the darkest of times to the dawn of a new beginning as the turmoil besieging Europe gives rise to the Crusades, the Enlightenment, and the Renaissance.