Movies and TvShows featuring "preserved-film" theme.

In the Old West, a mysterious stranger named Harmonica teams up with a notorious outlaw to protect a widow from a ruthless assassin. As they face off against the railroad, their pasts are revealed and their loyalties are tested. With epic gunfights and intense confrontations, this spaghetti western is a thrilling tale of revenge, greed, and justice.

A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.

In Miracle on 34th Street, a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Santa, leading to a court case to determine his mental state and the existence of Santa Claus. A skeptical lawyer and a young girl must defend Santa to save the Christmas spirit.

How Green Was My Valley tells the story of a family living in a coal mining town in Wales. The film follows their struggles with poverty, grief, and the hardships of working-class life. Through it all, they find joy and resilience in their tight-knit community.

In 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. After considering their options, they escape to South America. Wyoming, c. 1900s. Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), the leaders of the famous Hole in the Wall Gang, are planning another bank robbery. As they return to their hideout in Hole-in-the-Wall, they find out that the gang has selected a new leader, Harvey Logan. He challenges Butch to a knife fight, which Butch wins, using a ruse. Logan had the idea to rob the Union Pacific Flyer train instead of banks. He wanted to rob it twice, the idea being that the return would be considered safe and therefore more money might be involved. Butch takes this idea as his own. The first robbery goes very well and the Marshal of the next town can't manage to raise a posse. Butch and Sundance listen to his attempts, enjoying themselves. Sundance's lover, Etta Place (Katherine Ross), is introduced. But obviously both men vie for her attention as she also goes bike-riding with Butch, a dialogue-free part of the film, accompanied by 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head'. The second robbery goes wrong. Not only does Butch use too much dynamite to blow the safe, but also a second train arrives, which is carrying a posse of six heavily armed men on horseback that has been specially outfitted to hunt down Butch and Sundance. The gang flees, but the entire posse follows Butch and Sundance...

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans tells the story of a farmer who is lured into an affair by a city woman, leading to a murder plot and a love triangle. The farmer must confront his guilt and find redemption, ultimately reuniting with his wife.

Wallace and Gromit go on a vacation to the moon, where they encounter a robot, a dog, and a cheese-loving rat. They use their inventive skills to build a rocket and explore the lunar landscape. The stop-motion animation, surrealism, and quirky comedy make this a classic British animation.

Oliver, an orphan boy in Victorian England, escapes from a workhouse and joins a group of pickpockets led by an elderly criminal named Fagin. As Oliver tries to navigate the criminal underworld and find a loving home, he encounters various obstacles, including an abusive boyfriend, a treacherous burglar, and a murderous mob.

Charulata, a lonely and neglected wife in 19th century Calcutta, discovers a new sense of purpose and freedom when she starts writing and interacting with a newspaper editor. Her journey of self-discovery explores themes of existential loneliness and the limitations imposed on women in colonial India.

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends. She manipulates relationships, steals the spotlight, and betrays those who trust her. As she climbs the ladder of success, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and realizes the price she has paid for fame and fortune.

Wallace and his dog Gromit become involved in a sheep rustling scheme in which Wallace is framed and wrongfully imprisoned. They must outsmart an evil robot dog and save the sheep.

In the Heat of the Night is a crime drama film set in a small-town Mississippi. When a murder occurs, a black detective is reluctantly asked to help solve the case, revealing the racial tensions and prejudice in the community. With an unlikely partnership and against the odds, they work together to catch the killer. It explores themes of racism, justice, and the power of working together.

Set in colonial America during the Revolutionary War, a newlywed couple must navigate the challenges and dangers of the American frontier. They face native American attacks, British colonialism, and the hardships of war as they try to build a life together. Drums Along the Mohawk is a gripping drama that explores the struggles faced by early American settlers.

During World War II, General Patton leads the American forces against Rommel's German army in North Africa. As the war progresses, Patton's ego and ambition drive him to outdo his British counterpart, Montgomery. He achieves great victories but also faces controversies and setbacks. Ultimately, Patton leaves his mark as one of the greatest military commanders of the war.

The movie follows a group of doctors and nurses stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War. Through dark humor and irreverence, they cope with the harsh realities of war, while dealing with personal relationships and the absurdities of military life.

Pather Panchali follows the story of a young boy named Apu, who grows up in a poverty-stricken village in rural India. The film explores themes of struggle, poverty, and the challenges faced by Apu and his family as they navigate through life. It portrays the harsh realities of their existence, including malnutrition, child abuse, and the constant search for work. Despite the hardships, the film also highlights moments of joy and resilience.

In medieval Japan, a bandit, a bride, the samurai's ghost, and a woodcutter all provide conflicting accounts of a crime involving rape and murder. The truth remains elusive as each story unfolds.

In 'The Wrong Trousers,' a penguin named Feathers McGraw befriends an inventor named Wallace, but soon reveals his true intentions of stealing a valuable diamond. As Wallace's loyal dog Gromit tries to save the day, a hilarious and thrilling chase ensues, full of slapstick comedy and surreal moments. Can Wallace and Gromit overcome betrayal and rivalry to catch the cunning penguin?

A group of misfit criminals, including a mustang wrangler, a rodeo cowboy and a widower, are offered an opportunity to rob an ex-Nazi's diamond heist in Reno, Nevada. Along the way, they face various challenges and obstacles while forming unexpected friendships and discovering love amidst the chaos.

All That Jazz is a drama/musical movie released in 1979. It follows the story of a workaholic theater director who struggles with his self-destructive behavior, including prescription drug abuse and heart disease. The movie delves into the price of fame and the dark side of show business.