Movies and TvShows featuring "political-crime" theme.
Ador is a well known and respected CIDG Police Official, with a loving family as his support. Cardo, on the other hand, loves the solitude of the mountains in the province as a SAF Trooper. Their lives take a sudden turn when Ador gets himself entangled in a syndicate by being betrayed by one of his own colleagues, resulting to his death. To conceal this fact, Cardo was ordered to pretend to be Ador and finish the mission what his brother left behind. He will also be force to pretend to his brother's family and friends, and be re-united with his grandmother, whom he despised, for assuming she abandoned him.
In this modern take on the 1970s political Watergate scandal, untold stories and forgotten characters of the time are explored.%s
House of Saddam is a TV show that chronicles the life and reign of Saddam Hussein, the ruthless dictator of Iraq. The series explores his rise to power, his brutal regime, and his eventual downfall.
In post-World War II Germany, American judges preside over the trials of Nazi war criminals. The gripping courtroom drama explores themes of war crimes, justice, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.
The Death of Yugoslavia is a documentary miniseries that explores the political intrigue, negotiation, and armed conflict that led to the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. It covers the separation of the different republics, the role of political leaders, the militant groups involved, and the devastating civil war that followed. The series features interviews with key figures and provides insights into the diplomacy, land conflicts, and the complex history of Yugoslavia.
Conspiracy is a historical drama based on the true story of the Wannsee Conference, where top-ranking Nazi officials gather to discuss and plan the Final Solution - the systematic extermination of Jews during World War II. The movie delves into the bureaucratic and political processes that led to the mass murder of millions of people.
Adolf Hitler pretended to be poor but amassed a huge private fortune. The Führer may have believed he was Jewish. Rigorously fact-checked revelations throw a genuine new light on the Nazi regime.
The Informant is a gripping movie set in the backdrop of the Northern Ireland conflict. It follows the story of a young informer who finds himself caught between the Irish Republican Army and witness protection, facing threats, intimidation, and political crimes. As tensions rise and the danger escalates, the informer must navigate a treacherous path to survive.
No other person in the twentieth century has triggered more discussions among biographers and historians than Adolf Hitler. More than 120.000 books and articles on the dictator that have appeared in the past 50 years have documented the full extent of the most horrible crimes in history that were committed by him and his followers. Developed with the assistance of internationally renowned historians, using newly discovered documents, films, sound recordings and interviews with eye-witnesses, relatives, and victims, 'Hitler - A Profile' is the first comprehensive television portrait of the German dictator. Each episode focuses on one character aspect of the man who plunged an entire nation into collective madness and unparalleled savagery.
Shoah is a documentary film that tells the story of the Holocaust through interviews with survivors, witnesses, and perpetrators. The film explores the cruelty, deception, and murder committed by the Nazis during World War II, focusing on the genocide of the Jewish people. It also examines the historical context and legacy of the Holocaust, including the gas chambers, concentration camps like Auschwitz, and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich.
Stalin and the Katyn Massacre (2020) explores the horrifying Katyn Forest Massacre, where thousands of Polish officers were executed by the Soviet Union during World War II. The documentary delves into the political climate of the time and sheds light on the brutality and elimination tactics employed by the Soviet leader, Stalin.
Jim 'Socker' Conway, former boxer and FBI hero, is maneuvered for political reasons into a do-nothing job in the district attorney's office. Meanwhile, he meets wild debutante Letty Lane, girlfriend of mob mouthpiece Steve Lawrence; and Letty's much nicer sister Susan. Now the slot machine gang brutally beats Jim's friends Franz and Otto. And Jim finds a way to use his nominal position to go into the racket- busting business. But his success puts Letty in deadly peril...
Philippe Lutcher, an anarchist, fires a shot at Clara Stuart, a famous stage and screen actress, but only wounds her. The star, through affectation and curiosity to know his motives, pleads in his favour at his trial, but he rebuffs her pity. After he has served 18 months in prison, they meet and fall in love.
Lumumba explores the rise and fall of Patrice Lumumba, a Congolese politician who became the country's first prime minister. The film delves into Lumumba's charismatic leadership, his struggle for independence from colonial rule, and the eventual political intrigue and assassination that led to his tragic death.
In 1990s Turkey, a political journalist gets caught up in a web of political violence, corruption, and oppression as he investigates the murder of a fellow journalist. He becomes a target himself, facing kidnapping, torture, and threats to his life. Amidst the chaos, he persists in his fight for press freedom and exposing the truth.
A shocking documentary that explores the rampant violence in America, including murder sprees, gun violence, and political crimes. It delves into the dark side of American society, highlighting issues of racial hatred, social violence, and political murder.
President Salvador Allende's topple from Chile's unstable government and the CIA's involvement in the September Coup that would turn the South American socialist country into a dictatorship.
Triumph Over Violence is a powerful documentary that explores the political crimes and atrocities committed by the Nazi regime during the 1930s and 1940s. Through a compilation of footage, the film exposes the megalomaniacal nature of fascist leaders, the ideology of Nazism, and the devastating consequences of their actions.
The Cost of Deception is a historical drama based on true events that follows the story of a political leader who engages in deception, scandal, and political conspiracy. Set in Budapest, Hungary, during the year 2006, the movie explores themes of radicalism, extremism, and the struggle for democracy. The plot delves into the protagonist's involvement in mass demonstrations, police violence, and encounters with extremist groups. It showcases the cost of deception and the impact it has on relationships, morality, and society.
