Movies and TvShows featuring "police-officer-taken-hostage" theme.
When a Las Vegas cop discovers that his son has been kidnapped, he must navigate the seedy underworld of the city to rescue him before it's too late. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he must confront corrupt police officers, mobsters, and a strong female lead who holds the key to his son's whereabouts. With time running out, he must use all his skills and connections to bring his son home safely.
In Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach, the bumbling cadets find themselves in a hilarious mix of mistaken identities, slapstick comedy, and crazy situations as they try to solve a crime spree plaguing the sunny shores of Miami. With switched luggage, alligators, water-skiing, and plenty of hijinks, this 1980s film is a hilarious guilty pleasure for fans of the Police Academy franchise.
Laughing is formally a police undercover. However due to a drug trafficking case, Inspector Pan is hot on his trails. Before Laughing becomes a police undercover, he works under triad leader Yi. Yi treats Laughing as his own brother, however to protect his territory and illegal businesses, Yi instructed Laughing to join the police force and act as his undercover. Laughing is a high-flyer in the police academy. However he never got a chance to join the force because he is specially picked by Inspector Xian to be an undercover in the underworld syndicate. Hence Laughing becomes a “double-undercover”. Yi is happy that Laughing is allocated to the triad of his rival. To make his situation worse, Laughing falls in love with the triad leader’s sister, Karen. Justice, brotherhood and love, what will Laughing decide on? His decision will be a turning point in his life.
In The Sniper (2009), a skilled sniper is tasked with protecting a police officer and his family from a vengeful gangster. As the sniper faces various challenges and dangers, including police corruption and a plot twist, he must use his elite skills to ensure their safety.
When a vigilante heroine takes matters into her own hands to bring down a powerful crime boss, she engages in intense hand-to-hand combat, utilizing her martial arts training and throwing knives. Along the way, she faces off against a masked man and his gang, goes head-to-head with a tough female opponent, and showcases her survival skills in a highly-charged battle for justice.
Violent Naples is a hard-hitting crime film that follows a police officer as he navigates the dangerous criminal underworld of Naples. Faced with corruption, betrayal, and a brutal street war, the officer must do whatever it takes to maintain order and seek justice.
In Song'e Napule, a police officer is sent undercover to infiltrate the notorious criminal organization in Naples, Italy. As he delves deeper into the dangerous world of the Camorra, he finds himself entangled in a web of corruption, violence, and betrayal. With his life on the line, he must navigate the treacherous streets of Naples while trying to maintain his cover and bring down the criminals. Along the way, he encounters a lively cast of characters, including a wedding party, pop music, and the unique kitsch that defines Naples. This gripping crime comedy takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the underbelly of Italy's most notorious city.
When a group of criminals plots to take revenge on the police, a suspended officer must race against time to save his fellow officers who have been taken hostage. With his life and career on the line, he must navigate through dangerous situations and outsmart the criminals to bring them to justice.
Rookie policeman Shing (Louis Koo) grapples with right and wrong in this action-packed story about Hong Kong gangsters. Assigned to go undercover, Shing is so successful in playing the part of a gang member that he becomes right-hand man to gang leader Fei Ling (Andy Lau). Shing comes to respect Fei Ling and question his original motives, but the troubled cop must make a crucial decision before rival gangs and impatient cops move in for the kill.
Negotiator expert Cheuk Man Wai (played by Sean Lau) unexpectedly becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Forced into a corner, he occupies the police station, taking officers hostage, and demands negotiations with the former negotiator Tse Ka Chun (played by Francis NG). With Tse's expertise in psychological manipulation and Check's exceptional skills, they engage in a battle of wits. As the verbal sparring deepens, their positions and mindsets gradually change... This film is adapted from the American movie "The Negotiator".
In a future where resources are controlled by a powerful corporation, a superhero is sent back in time to prevent their evil plans. Along the way, they encounter street shootouts, helicopter crashes, and a child hostage situation. With the help of a journalist and the police, they must stop the corporation and save the future.
A policeman saves San Francisco from a mad scientist holding it hostage with a laser gun.
A police officer is murdered, leading to a dangerous investigation involving bank robbers, prostitutes, and corrupt officials. The detective must navigate the brutal violence and social turmoil of the era.
An AWOL US Marine is on the run from LAPD and a double agent after discovering a secret. He must survive captivity, torture, and being taken hostage to protect a briefcase full of money.
Commissario Paolo Ferro (Maurizio Merli) stars as a (typical) tough cop again. This time he returns to the city of Milan to go after a murder corporation. Acampora (Mario Merola) is believed to be the prime suspect although he later proves to be one of the mafia's targets. As if all that wasn't enough, Paolo has to face his own nephew who seems to be involved in all sorts of dirty business.
Robbery is a comedy crime movie that follows the story of a police officer who gets caught in a series of misadventures during a robbery. As he tries to handle the situation, hilarity and chaos ensue. With stolen police uniforms, shootouts, and hostages, this movie promises to keep you entertained from start to finish.
In Gang War in Milan, a police officer finds himself in the middle of a violent war between rival gangs. As he tries to maintain order and protect the city, he is faced with challenging situations and must make difficult choices. With the fate of Milan hanging in the balance, the officer must navigate through a world of crime, betrayal, and murder.
In Weapons of Death, an ex-cop takes matters into his own hands as he seeks justice against the mafia that killed his partner. With fast-paced action and intense fight sequences, this movie is a thrilling ride through the world of crime and revenge.
Comissioneer Mariani leads investigates a group of kidnappers.
The Little Gangster follows the story of a teenage boy in the 1980s, who reunites with his estranged mother in the South of France. However, he soon becomes involved in the criminal activities of his alcoholic mother, leading to a hostage situation and a journey of self-discovery.