Movies and TvShows featuring "police-roadblock" theme.
When Casey Connor, an aspiring photographer, witnesses the murder of a nurse and sees her alive again, he decides to investigate the bizarre happenings at Herrington High School in Ohio. Along with a group of students, Casey uncovers that their teachers are being controlled by alien parasites. With the help of Zeke, a rebellious student, they discover that the parasites can be killed with a drug. The group takes down the queen alien and saves the school, returning everything back to normal.
Two young boys encounter a fugitive named Mud who killed a man that harmed his girlfriend. They help Mud evade the vigilantes and reunite him with his girlfriend in exchange for his pistol. Along the way, they face personal troubles and heartbreak. Mud is eventually shot but survives, and he and one of the boys escape on a boat down the Mississippi River.
Elwood Blues, the brother of the late Joliet Jake Blues, is released from prison and puts together a new band to save their childhood orphanage from being closed down. They set out on a mission to find talented musicians and battle against the Russian Mafia, the police, and a right-wing militia group.
A couple finds a young girl wandering alone and decides to temporarily adopt her. However, the girl has a dark obsession with staying inside a chalk square on the floor, and as the couple forms a bond with her, they embark on a dark path to uncover her mysterious past.
In Gone in 60 Seconds, a group of car thieves is forced to steal 50 cars in one night to save their brother's life. With the clock ticking, they face numerous obstacles, including the police, rival criminals, and a drug lord. The high-stakes operation leads to thrilling car chases, daring escapes, and explosive action.
A college professor is held hostage by a psychopath who escapes from a mental institution. As the professor tries to analyze and understand his captor, he realizes that their fates are intertwined.
In 'I Died a Thousand Times,' an ex-convict is coerced into attempting a dangerous heist in the high Sierras. Along the way, he forms unexpected relationships and encounters treachery that threatens his life. This film-noir crime thriller explores themes of unrequited love, dissension, and the lengths people will go to for redemption.
A homicide detective becomes entangled in a case involving a wealthy socialite, a robbery, and a web of lies and betrayal. As he investigates, he discovers shocking evidence and must navigate a dangerous world of crime and corruption in order to unravel the truth.
In Decoy (1946), a doctor becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime and deception when he is seduced by a manipulative femme fatale. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he must navigate double-crosses, buried loot, and a deathbed confession. With his life on the line, he must find a way to outsmart those who seek to use him for their own gains.
When a salesman visiting Marrakesh accidentally switches briefcases with a secret agent, he finds himself in the middle of an international espionage plot. As he tries to unravel the mystery and evade the various suspects, he must navigate the chaotic streets of Marrakesh and rely on his wits to stay alive.
Jeopardy is a film-noir crime thriller that follows a man who must navigate dangerous situations to save his family from a group of criminals on a family vacation in Mexico. With collapsing bridges, car chases, and a race against time, he must use his wit and courage to outsmart the criminals and ensure the safety of his loved ones.
When a criminal lawyer's husband is murdered, she becomes the prime suspect. As she investigates the murder in an attempt to clear her name, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal.
In Helsinki, Finland, a drifter finds himself in trouble when he is held at gunpoint by a crime boss who demands that he pay off a debt. Left with no choice, the drifter embarks on a road trip in his Volga automobile, facing various challenges and encounters along the way. As he navigates through the winter and spring seasons, he gets involved in a series of events including stealing a painting, playing roulette, and even joining a circus performance. Throughout his journey, he seeks revenge on those who have wronged him and tries to stay one step ahead of the police.
A blind man finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when he accidentally crosses paths with a notorious gangster. As he tries to elude the gangster and the police, the blind man must rely on his wit and resourcefulness to survive.
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.
San Quentin (1937) is a gripping crime noir film set in the notorious San Quentin prison. The story revolves around a brother and sister who find themselves entangled in a web of lies, gunfights, and a daring escape from prison. As they navigate the dangerous world inside the walls of San Quentin, they must confront their past and fight for their future.
A terminally ill truck driver named Hoke Moseley decides to go on a cross-country trip to escape repo men who are after his truck. Along the way, he meets a brothel madam and forms an unexpected friendship. As he continues his journey, he encounters various obstacles including a small-town cop, a redneck sheriff, and a community that comes together to support him. With his health deteriorating, Hoke must confront his own mortality while trying to find a sense of purpose and make the most of the time he has left.
When a young boy goes missing in Japan, an American diplomat and a local fisherman set out on a daring rescue mission, forming an unlikely friendship along the way.
A down on his luck young man stumbles into a gang of robbers who all get landed in prison. Will he be reformed, or is he ensnared into a life of crime?
Dirty Weekend is a satirical comedy about an industrialist who is kidnapped by an anarchist group and held captive in a roadside diner. As the media frenzy escalates, the industrialist must navigate a web of mistrust, betrayal, and paranoia to escape and regain his freedom.