Movies and TvShows featuring "powder-keg" theme.

Beyond the Mask follows the journey of a mercenary seeking redemption during the American Revolution. As he infiltrates certain circles, he uncovers a plot that could change the course of history. With the help of a beautiful woman, he must navigate dangerous situations and confront his own past in order to save the future.

In Station West (1948), an undercover government agent is sent to the Arizona Territory to investigate a gold theft. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and must navigate a dangerous landscape of violence and hostility. With his hidden identity and sharp wit, he takes on crooked lawyers, armed robbers, and a mysterious man with no name, all while trying to maintain his own cover. Along the way, he forms unlikely alliances and uses his skills as an army captain to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice.

Uncle Tom tells the blood curdling story of how the evil Simon Legree tried to foreclose on Tom's simple log cabin. (Uncle Tom's Cabaña is a 1947 American animated short film directed by Tex Avery. The short is a parody of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and is Avery's second parody of the novel, the first being Uncle Tom's Bungalow in 1937 while at Warner Bros. Cartoons)

The period is the 1840s and California is part of Mexico. Many of the citizens wish to become part of the United States. Other countries are also interested and the Russians have established bases in the northern part of the state. To further their hold they have stolen guns and Don Arturo Bordega, a leader of those wanting statehood, is out to recover them.

In the early 20th century, a brave warrior battles against the tyrannical Ottoman Empire in a struggle for freedom and justice. With bloodshed and violence all around, he becomes a symbol of hope for his people and fights for their rights and independence. Based on a true story.

Ironclads is a 1991 made-for-television movie produced by Ted Turner's TNT company about the events behind the creation of the CSS Virginia from the remains of the USS Merrimack and the battle between the Virginia and the USS Monitor in the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 8, 1862-March 9, 1862.

Hungry Hill is a drama set in 19th-century Ireland, revolving around the feud between two wealthy families, the Donovans and the Brodricks. The story follows the lives of the members of these families and their struggles for power and control over the copper mines of Hungry Hill.

Kris Kristofferson and Scott Bairstow are hunted fugitives from a Louisiana prison camp who come Two for Texas when they opt to lose themselves in a crowd by joining Sam Houston's Texas Volunteer Army.

In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish. This puts him at odds with his younger brother, Prince Roland, who favors a treaty with the French. Stephan orders Roland imprisoned but Roland escapes and leads a revolt.

Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher Craig Dolan. He wants to keep them out by legal means but his nephew Bart brings in outlaws to drive them out. The Lone Ranger is on hand to help the homesteaders battle Bart's men as he overcomes traps, ambushes, burning buildings and other obstacles in his attempt to bring peace to the valley.

When Jerry rustles cheese from the Dry Gulch General Store, Sheriff Mutt Dillin hires Tom, the fastest trap in the West.

A Yank comes to Havana in search of an old friend who disappeared during the Cuban Revolution, and discovers a group of Batista sympathizers plotting to overturn Castro.

Discover the untold stories of secret missions during the Civil War, from daring escapes to covert operations, in this documentary packed with archive footage and first-hand accounts.