Movies and TvShows featuring "ransom-money" theme.

Two men, Vic and Danny, kidnap a young woman named Alice Creed and demand a ransom from her wealthy father. But as the plot unfolds, betrayal and unexpected twists complicate their plans.

After his father wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, a man seeks revenge by kidnapping him and demanding a ransom. As the plot unfolds, dark secrets and family conflicts are revealed.

Singham, a dedicated police officer, takes on the task of eradicating the corruption in the city. He stands up against Jaikant Shikre, a powerful gangster who controls the city and its politicians. Singham confronts numerous challenges, fights off dangerous thugs, and risks his own life to maintain law and order.

The Clan is a movie based on a true story about a family in Argentina who kidnaps people for ransom during the 1980s. The film explores the dynamics within the crime family and the aftermath of living under a military dictatorship.

The Seven-Ups follows a group of unconventional New York City detectives, nicknamed The Seven-Ups, who operate outside the law to bring down criminals. When one of their own is killed, they embark on a dangerous mission to find the murderer. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of corruption and betrayal that reaches the highest levels of the criminal underworld.

Held for Ransom is a gripping movie that tells the story of a photojournalist taken hostage in Syria. As a hostage negotiator works tirelessly to secure her release, the movie explores the brutal realities of war, terrorism, and the lengths people will go to survive.

Sam Stone, a businessman in Santa Monica, plans to kill his wife Barbara for her fortune. However, his kidnapping plot takes an unexpected turn when Barbara is kidnapped by a couple who demand a ransom. Chaos ensues as Sam tries to navigate the situation and multiple misunderstandings occur.

Danger: Diabolik follows the story of a masked criminal named Diabolik, who steals from the rich to give to himself and his girlfriend Eva. As the police and a crime syndicate try to capture Diabolik, he navigates through various dangerous situations, including car and helicopter chases, a cliffside house, a cave hideout, and a heist involving stolen money and molten gold. With his unique sense of style and masterful thieving skills, Diabolik becomes a legend in the criminal underworld.

A wealthy man's daughter is kidnapped and placed in a box with air for only 83 hours.

Radio commentator Dan Clifford takes desperate chances to save the life of a young girl who has been kidnapped.

Set in the Caribbean Sea, Raiders of the Seven Seas follows the journey of a daring pirate captain who falls in love with a beautiful damsel in distress. Along the way, he faces a domineering mother, romantic rivalry, and a high-stakes battle for a valuable pearl necklace. This swashbuckling adventure is filled with gunpowder, cannons, swordplay, and the quest for pirate gold, all set against the backdrop of Havana, Cuba. Get ready for a thrilling ride on the seven seas!

Long John Silver (1954) is set in the 18th century and follows the story of a pirate named Long John Silver and his pirate gang. After a rejected lover seeks revenge, Long John Silver leads his crew on a treasure hunt to find the hidden riches of Treasure Island. Along the way, they encounter dangerous situations, including a mutiny and a shootout on a beach, while using flintlock rifles and pistols. This thrilling movie explores the complex dynamics of male-female relationships in a pirate ship.

In Mercenary, a former soldier is hired to rescue a schoolgirl who has been kidnapped. As he delves deeper into the dangerous world of criminals and betrayal, he must use his skills and resources to bring her back safely.

When his girlfriend is kidnapped by an underground prostitution ring, a neighborhood loser clashes with a pimp, Asian gangsters, and renegade killers.

In 'The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown', a movie star is kidnapped and held for ransom, leading to a series of comedic events. The story revolves around the interactions between the kidnapped star, manipulative female characters, and a taming-of-the-shrew dynamic. The plot includes elements of romantic rivalry, a man hitting a woman, and a homosexual subtext. The movie also features scenes of a drunken woman, a pipe-smoking detective, and confusion surrounding an escape attempt.

In Tied to the Past, a group of friends reunite after many years, only to find themselves trapped in a dark and comedic situation. When one of them is taken and held for ransom, the rest must navigate through a series of dark humor and unexpected twists to save their friend and confront their own past.

While traveling on her honeymoon, newlywed Milly Morehouse overhears her husband Bob boast to his friend Dick Elliot that she was "easy to get," so Milly decides to get even.