Movies and TvShows featuring "railroad-tycoon" theme.

The Gilded Age (2022) is set in 1880s New York City high society, where conflicts ensue between the new money Russell family and their old money neighbors, the van Rhijn family. The series delves into the intricacies of this Post Civil War Era society, showcasing the opposing forces of Old Money and New Money. Amidst the wealth and opulence, the characters from different social backgrounds become entangled in a web of intrigue and ambition.

Iron Road is a TV mini-series set in 19th century Canada, where a young Chinese girl disguises herself as a boy to work on the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and forms unexpected alliances.

Set in the late 19th century, a skilled bounty hunter is hired to track down an outlaw named Cuchillo who is accused of raping and killing a young girl. The bounty hunter, Jonathan Corbett, must navigate through the dangerous territories of Mexico to capture the criminal. Along the way, he faces various challenges and encounters a colorful cast of characters, all while questioning the morality of his own actions.

When a ruthless gang threatens a peaceful railroad camp, a sharpshooter, an undercover accountant, and an orphan boy must band together to save the day.

Get ready for a roller-coaster trip of emotion with this campy collection from the golden age of Hollywood! Originally intended to warn America's youth of the perils of drugs, sex, and alcohol, these outlandish and unintentionally hilarious tales have heartache, tragedy, crime, and even insanity, lurking around every corner!

The Adams Chronicles is a thirteen-episode miniseries by PBS that aired in 1976 to commemorate the American Bicentennial.

The Power and the Glory (1933) tells the story of a railroad tycoon who builds his empire through ruthless tactics, including adultery, suicide, and labor violence. As he becomes more powerful, his personal life falls apart, leading to a tragic ending. The film explores themes of loyalty, marriage, and the corrupting nature of wealth. It is set against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago.

The setting is a small town in 1870s Pennsylvania. Sally Waterson and her father have stopped in town with their traveling medicine show, but when their wagon catches fire, they find themselves stranded. They're taken in by Mrs. Cortlandt and her grandson, Peter, who is trying to set up a pipeline that will supply oil throughout the state. Sally and Peter soon fall in love and marry. Neither their marriage nor Peter's pipe dreams flow too smoothly.

Riding in his private car on Christmas day, railroad tycoon Hatcher prefers work to celebrating, while his son Joe prefers having a good time. In the coach car, Joe sees pretty Clarabelle Brooks and is sincerely concerned when she faints. A doctor, who is also in the car, helps to revive Clarabelle, says that she is suffering from severe hunger and, with fellow passenger Blackie Swanson, passes the hat for her. Later, Clarabelle, who is secretly working with con-men Doc and Blackie, goes to their compartment to discuss plans to set Joe up for a breach of promise suit...