Movies and TvShows featuring "public-hanging" theme.

In 14th-century France, knight Jean de Carrouges must settle a dispute over his wife Marguerite by challenging his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel to the death. Jean and Jacques swear fealty to Count Pierre d'Alençon, but tensions arise when Jacques receives a gift of land that Jean believes should be his. Jacques falls in love with Marguerite and rapes her, leading Jean to seek justice through a duel. The duel takes place, and Jean emerges victorious. However, he meets a tragic end in the Crusades. Marguerite continues managing his estate and lives in peace for the rest of her life.

During World War II, a young German boy named Jojo discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. As Jojo forms an unlikely friendship with the girl, his imaginary friend, a childlike version of Adolf Hitler, starts to challenge his beliefs and forces him to confront the realities of war and prejudice.

In Hang 'em High, a former lawman named Jed Cooper is mistakenly identified as a cattle rustler and is hanged by a vigilante mob. He survives the hanging and seeks revenge on the men who falsely accused him. With the help of a marshal, Cooper goes on a mission to bring the men to justice and restore his own name.

In 19th-century Texas, a teenage girl sets out to seek revenge for the murder of her father. With the help of a tough US Marshal, they embark on a dangerous journey filled with manhunts, shootouts, and showdowns.

In the matriarchal society of Mega State, men are oppressed and women hold all the power. Jacky, a young man, finds himself caught in a web of political intrigue and gender inequality. He embarks on a journey to challenge the norms and fight for equality, all while navigating a world where he is seen as an outsider. With a surprise ending, this satire-comedy explores themes of power, censorship, and the dynamics between men and women.

Two men face off in a savage, deserted world. Bounty hunter Red Bill is on the hunt for a particular outlaw and is collecting the heads of other wanted individuals as he searches. His investigations take him to the town of Greenvale where he falls foul of the local sheriff Arthur McCoy who sees him as infringing on his territory. The sheriff is also not above using his position to enrich himself. In addition there is the gold-obsessed Thompson who is trying to acquire all the land in and around Greenvale by any means possible.

In the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush, a cattle drive turns into a fight for survival as a ruthless town boss tries to control the miners and the gold. A man and a woman find love amidst the chaos, but their lives are endangered by greed, shootouts, and death.

In the 1600s, in Salem, Massachusetts, a series of false accusations leads to public hysteria and the wrongful execution of innocent people accused of witchcraft.

Bandolero! is a 1968 movie that tells the story of a Mexican bandit named Bandolero and a hangman named Dean who are forced to cross the border together. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and situations that test their loyalty and trust.

In this comedic drama set in the American frontier, a pioneer embarks on a journey to rescue his beloved damsel, encountering various obstacles and colorful characters along the way.

In the winter of 1942, a group of Soviet partisans struggle to survive and resist the brutal occupation by German forces. The film explores themes of integrity, betrayal, and the horrors of war.

In Tranzit is a movie set in the harsh winter of 1946 in Leningrad, where a group of Russian prisoners of war are held captive in a German prison camp. Amidst the freezing conditions, the prisoners face cruelty, public humiliation, and propaganda. The story revolves around their struggles and the relationships they form, including a forbidden romance between a female guard and a prisoner. It explores themes of survival, love, and the aftermath of World War II.

Captain Kidd is a pirate captain who seeks revenge for his father's death and embarks on a high-seas adventure to find treasure and avenge his father's murderer. Along the way, he encounters double-crosses, naval battles, and treacherous schemes.

In Grip of the Strangler, a reporter becomes obsessed with investigating a series of gruesome murders committed by a mysterious strangler. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers shocking secrets and faces danger at every turn. With a gripping plot filled with suspense and twists, this crime thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Set during World War II, Kapo tells the story of a man who is heartbroken and forced to work in a prison camp. There, he forms an unlikely bond with a 16-year-old girl who helps him find solace in the midst of the horrors of a concentration camp. As they face the brutality of their captors, they must navigate the complexities of survival, escape, and the loss of their humanity.

During World War II, a group of convicts is assembled for a daring rescue mission in Nazi-occupied France. They must infiltrate enemy lines and carry out the deadly mission to save the lives of Allied soldiers. Along the way, they face treacherous obstacles, dangerous battles, and unexpected alliances.

In 1870s England, a scientist named Sir Hugo Cunningham discovers a way to capture the asphyx, a creature that is believed to be the soul at the moment of death. He experiments on himself and his loved ones, leading to tragic consequences. As he becomes obsessed with achieving immortality, he must confront his own morality and the destructive power of his invention.

Set in the year 1942 during the British Raj in India, the story follows a love triangle between a freedom fighter, his love interest, and a British officer. Amidst the backdrop of the Indian independence movement, the characters navigate through family relationships, political turmoil, and the fight for freedom.

Another Man, Another Chance is an adventure drama romance movie set in the Wild West. It follows the journey of a veterinarian from New York City who finds himself caught up in a land rush in Paris, France. As he navigates the brutal and violent world around him, he seeks vengeance for the death of his wife. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances, faces challenges and confronts his own destiny.

A man returns to Paris after being imprisoned for many years, only to find himself caught up in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. He becomes entangled in a love triangle and must make choices that will affect not only his own life, but the lives of those around him.