Movies and TvShows featuring "promoter" theme.
A hustler gets embroiled in a criminal underworld in London, desperately trying to make money and survive.
Coal Miner's Daughter tells the rags-to-riches story of country music superstar Loretta Lynn. Raised in poverty in rural Kentucky, Loretta overcomes personal obstacles and achieves fame and success in the music industry. Along the way, she forms deep friendships, navigates a dysfunctional marriage, and learns the price of fame. Based on Loretta Lynn's autobiography, this film is a powerful portrayal of a woman's journey to become a music icon.
In Grudge Match, two aging boxing rivals, Henry 'Razor' Sharp and Billy 'The Kid' McDonnen, finally come face to face after thirty years for one last grudge match. The fight brings back their bitter rivalry and forces them to confront their aging bodies and their past mistakes. With the help of their trainers, Razor and Kid go through rigorous training, relive past glory, and try to settle the score once and for all.
The Great White Hype is a comedy-drama movie released in 1996. It follows the story of a boxing promoter in Las Vegas who tries to find a white heavyweight champion to fight against the current African-American champion. The movie satirizes the world of boxing and explores themes of corruption and promotion.
Party Monster is a dark comedy movie based on the true crime story of Michael Alig, a club promoter in the 1980s and 1990s who rose to fame and ultimately fell from grace. The movie explores the superficiality and excesses of the New York City party scene, showcasing the extravagant parties, drug use, and self-destructive behavior. Michael's friendship with James St. James, a writer and fellow club kid, plays a central role in the story as they navigate the highs and lows of their intertwined lives. The movie delves into themes of wealth, trust, friendship, and the consequences of pursuing fame at any cost.
Circus Boy is an American action/adventure/drama series that aired in prime time on NBC, and then on ABC, from 1956 to 1958. It was then rerun by NBC on Saturday mornings, from 1958 to 1960. The series currently airs Saturday mornings on Antenna TV.
In 'Song of the Thin Man', private detective Nick Charles and his wife Nora investigate a murder on a gambling ship. They navigate the world of jazz clubs, encounters with criminals, and a series of twists and turns as they try to solve the case. Along the way, they also deal with their own marriage and personal challenges. With a mix of comedy, crime, and romance, this movie keeps viewers entertained and guessing until the end.
The Harder They Fall is a 1956 movie about a former sports writer who gets involved in the corrupt world of boxing. He becomes the publicist for an Argentine heavyweight who is being manipulated by a fight fixer. As he becomes more entangled in the boxing world, he must navigate through bribery, job offers, and threats to protect his fighter and his own integrity.
Two female professional wrestlers, Harry and Iris, go on a road trip to win the championship title. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including tag-team matches, wardrobe malfunctions, and personal dramas. Their journey tests their friendship and determination as they strive for success in the world of professional wrestling.
We're Not Married! is a screwball comedy that follows the stories of five married couples who discover that their marriages are not legally valid. The film explores the hilarious consequences and chaotic situations that arise as the couples navigate through this revelation. With an ensemble cast and comedic twists, We're Not Married! is a delightful exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of relationships.
In a futuristic space arena, a cyborg fighter must navigate through fixed games, alien robots, and personal agendas to survive and find hope.
Too Young to Kiss is a hilarious romantic comedy about a child prodigy pianist named Cynthia Potter who is also a womanizer. When Cynthia falls in love and threatens to expose her double life, chaos ensues as she tries to navigate her concert debut, a publicity campaign, and a revenge plot, all while dealing with her housekeeper, a German Shepherd dog, and the challenges of falling in love.
Club Life is a drama film that follows the story of a nightclub promoter in New York City in the year 2008. It explores themes of greed, ambition, and the complex relationships between fathers and sons. As the protagonist navigates the world of nightclubs, he faces challenges related to money, health insurance, and the fashion industry. The plot delves into the emotional journey of the protagonist as he balances his personal and professional life in the dynamic city of New York.
Pat and Mike tells the story of Pat Pemberton, a talented athlete who must navigate her personal life while facing challenges and obstacles. She battles with jealousy, deals with promoters and gangsters, and finds herself in various sports-related situations. Along the way, she discovers self-confidence and finds love.
An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
Wild Guitar is a 1962 comedy-drama that follows a teenage musician who gets discovered by a music producer and becomes an overnight sensation. The film explores his rise to fame, the challenges he faces in the music industry, and his romantic relationships. With slapstick comedy, rock-n-roll music, and a touch of romance, Wild Guitar is an entertaining journey through the world of music.
Chester Binney, a wounded war veteran, erroneously believes he is carrying a silver plate in his head and must avoid all excitement. He returns to his hometown, and there his former employer, George Simmons, attempts to arrange a match between Chester (who is to inherit a fortune) and his daughter Ethel. Ethel, however, finds Chester unexciting as a lover; and to enliven the affair, the father invents a lurid past for the boy by displaying a signed photograph of Rita Renault, a famous movie star. Rita, accompanied by her jealous husband, Jack Shields, arrives in the town for a personal appearance. By chance, Jack discovers the photograph of Rita, presumably the property of Chester, and when he sees his wife kissing Chester, a running fight ensues.
Abbott and Costello join the Foreign Legion in Algeria and get mixed up with henchmen, wrestling promoters, and a beautiful slave girl.
A woman who believes she has been chosen by God to heal people is taken in by a greedy promoter and his shrewish wife to make the rounds of the rural South.
Set in the vibrant Coney Island of the 1890s, this musical comedy follows a story of redemption, marriage proposals, and a lively nightclub scene.