Movies and TvShows featuring "prison-labor" theme.

In a future where Earth has colonized other planets, a pilot named Lt. Kane Sommerville must race against time to save his young daughter, Indi, who has been taken by a dangerous creature on a newly terraformed planet. With the help of a convict named Sy, Kane embarks on a perilous journey, facing supernatural powers, dangerous monsters, and powerful enemies along the way.

An alien astronaut must escape from a high-security prison on Earth and rescue his brother while facing xenophobia and a plot for genocide.

Island of Fire (1990) is a gripping movie that takes place in a prison. The story follows a group of prisoners who must band together to survive a dangerous situation. With themes of betrayal, escape, and redemption, this film will keep you on the edge of your seat.

You and I is a drama/romance film set in Moscow, Russia. It revolves around the lives of two teenage girls, Lana and Mel, who meet at a concert and form a deep bond. As their friendship grows, they navigate through the challenges of drug addiction, abuse, and the harsh realities of provincial life. In their pursuit of love and success, they encounter seduction, jail time, and the dark underbelly of the music industry. The film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of friendship.

Brubaker is a drama crime movie released in 1980. It is based on the true story of Henry Brubaker, a prison warden who goes undercover in a prison in Arkansas to expose corruption and improve the conditions for prisoners.

After being convicted for manslaughter, a young man named Vince Everett is sent to prison. There, he meets a former country singer who teaches him how to play the guitar. Vince realizes his talent for music and starts a band with other inmates. He becomes a successful rock and roll artist, but fame comes at a price as he struggles with his own demons and the temptations of the music industry.

Dressed to Kill is a black-and-white crime mystery movie set in post-war England. The story follows a convicted criminal with a cockney accent who is attempting to steal a bank note engraving plate. Along the way, there are attempts at murder, a collection of clues, and a clever plot twist. The film features a Sherlock Holmes character and a Dr. John Watson character, adding to the intrigue.

Sweet Sugar is a gripping movie set in a sugar plantation, where the protagonist fights against injustice and corruption. It explores themes of drugs, rape, forced labor, and heroic death. With an intense storyline and a diverse range of characters, Sweet Sugar will keep you on the edge of your seat.

In El Condor, a group of criminals and an opportunist team up to steal a fortune in gold hidden in the Arizona desert during the American Civil War. They face challenges including an Apache nation, a prison camp, and their own greed.

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950) is a crime film-noir that follows an anti-hero who seeks revenge after being wronged. He gets involved in a love triangle, which leads him down a path of murder, jealousy, and deception. The film explores themes of corruption, prison escape, and the consequences of one's actions.

In 'The Hoose-Gow,' Laurel and Hardy find themselves in a labor camp where they create mayhem and havoc. Their attempts at a prison break, food fights, and comedic antics lead to hilarious consequences.

After being framed for a crime, a man seeks revenge in post-World War II Manchester, England. He navigates the urban setting, encountering theaters, speakeasies, and smuggling operations. Along the way, he forms relationships, uncovers secrets, and eventually discovers the truth.

In the beginning of the Second World War, Germans, Austrians and persons without nationality living in France are sent to the concentration camp of Les Milles by France government. Commander Charles Perrochon is the responsible for this camp and he promises to the leaders of the prisoners to protect them from the Nazis. When France is invaded by the Germans, Commander Perronchon will disobey orders and his superiors trying to save these men. He gets a train, a ship and money from USA to send about eight hundred of these prisoners to the safety of Casablanca, in Marrocos.

An outlaw woman helps one Arizona convict stop another with a Gatling gun.

Mike Sturges and his younger brother, Roy, are sentenced to Yuma Penitentiary on a trumped-up train robbery charge. Both endure cruel treatment before Mike escapes to extract revenge on their enemies.

Bespredel takes place within the confines of a Soviet prison, highlighting the struggles and hierarchies of the inmates. It explores themes of authority, loss, and revenge, as well as the harsh reality of prison life. As tensions rise and protests erupt, the story unravels into a web of violence and tragedy.

A warden and his assistant clash over prison reform, triggering a violent riot.

After suffering three years of hard labor in a prison camp, former sheriff Ted Barnett escapes. Now he seeks revenge.

Born American is an action-packed movie set in 1986. Three American backpackers find themselves in trouble when they unknowingly cross the Soviet border. They are captured and subjected to various forms of torture and imprisonment as the Soviets try to extract information. The trio must rely on their resourcefulness and bravery to survive and escape from their captors.

Two Half-Times in Hell is set in 1944 in a Ukrainian prison camp, where a group of football players, including a Hungarian Jew, are forced to play a football match against a Nazi team. The match becomes a symbol of hope and resistance for the prisoners, who plan an escape during the game.