Movies and TvShows featuring "red-cross" theme.
In early 1990s Somalia, famine and civil war have gripped the country. United States Army Rangers and Delta Force are deployed to capture a renegade warlord. The mission goes wrong, leading to a desperate battle with a large force of heavily armed Somalis.
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
Morocco: Love in Times of War is a TV show set in the 1920s during the war, following the story of a young Spanish medical doctor who finds love and faces challenges while working for the Red Cross in Morocco.
Anne Shirley faces new challenges and adventures during the war in an emotional journey filled with love, loss, and resilience.
Set during the Nanking Massacre in 1937, 'The Flowers of War' tells the story of a mortician, a convent student, and a group of prostitutes who seek refuge in a church. As they struggle to survive in the midst of the atrocities committed by the Japanese military, they form unlikely bonds and find strength in each other.
This tribute to Myrna Loy is organized chronologically with a few photographs, many film clips, a handful of personal appearances, and a detailed commentary delivered on camera by Kathleen Turner. Turner walks us through Loy's career as a dancer and an actress miscast as an exotic. She comes into her own as a grown-up women: shrewd, funny, decorous, and sexy - in "Manhattan Melodrama" and "The Thin Man." Her volunteer work during World War II, later stage work, and progressive politics come in for admiration as well. It's her style - seen best in her roles as a wife of charm and independence - that's captured and celebrated here.
After the tragic death of his wife, a doctor starts experiencing strange occurrences that lead him to believe that his wife is trying to communicate with him from the afterlife.
During Hurricane Katrina, a high school basketball team and their coach face adversity and come together to win the state championship, bringing hope to their devastated community.
A romantic relationship between an American ambulance driver and an English nurse is tested by the horrors of war
In the early 1980s, AIDS emerged and quickly became an epidemic. Those responsible for public safety failed. People were kept in the dark, afraid to speak out. Ignorance, arrogance, politics and economics all lead to betrayal, to cover-up, to scandal. Unspeakable is told from the perspective of two families caught in a tragedy that gripped a nation, as well as the doctors, nurses, corporations and bureaucracy responsible.
Largo Winch II is a thrilling action movie about a billionaire named Largo Winch who finds himself caught in a financial conspiracy. The story begins with a flashback of a village massacre, and as Largo tries to uncover the truth, he faces greed, corruption, and the corrupting influence of capitalism. With the help of mercenaries and a charity organization, Largo fights against evil capitalists and seeks justice. The movie takes place in various locations like Hong Kong, China, Myanmar, Bangkok, Thailand, and features exciting scenes like car chases, airplane jumps, and yacht adventures.
The story about a teenage boy, Antonio, whose emerging gay sexuality alienates him from his friends and family, until his libertine uncle, Jonbert, comes to live with him and his mother.
A Twelve-Year Night tells the true story of three political prisoners who were held captive for twelve years in Uruguay during the military dictatorship. The film explores their resilience, courage, and hope as they endure brutal conditions and fight for their freedom.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse tells the story of the wealthy Madariaga family and their experiences during World War I. Julio, a tango dancer in Argentina, falls in love with Marguerite, who is engaged to his cousin Marcelo. When war breaks out, the family is torn apart, with some members fighting for their countries and others falling victim to the horrors of war. Through the chaos and destruction, Julio seeks redemption and attempts to find meaning in the face of death and devastation.
In the midst of World War II, a Polish violinist and a German opera singer form a forbidden love amidst the horrors of the German occupation of Poland. As they navigate the challenges of war and prejudice, they find solace in music and create a lasting legacy.
My Boy Jack is a movie based on the true story of Rudyard Kipling's son, who went missing in action during World War I. The film follows Kipling's desperate search for his son and the impact of the war on their family.
In the midst of World War II, a group of Army nurses face the challenges and tragedies of war while providing care to wounded soldiers. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship, and the emotional trauma experienced by those on the frontlines.
The Auschwitz Report is a gripping movie set in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. It tells the story of two Slovakian Jews who are tasked with documenting the atrocities committed by the Nazis. As they witness the horrors of the camp, they face extreme hunger, escape attempts, and struggle to maintain their humanity. The movie explores themes of survival, courage, and the importance of bearing witness.
Bhowani Junction is a movie set in post-World War II India, where a half-Indian, half-British woman named Victoria Jones finds herself torn between her heritage and the changing world around her. As the country moves towards independence from British rule, Victoria must navigate the complexities of her relationships and her own identity. This epic drama explores themes of love, colonialism, and cultural clashes.
In the final year of World War I, a group of soldiers experience the harsh realities of war, including death, injury, and the toll it takes on their mental and emotional well-being. The film explores the bonds of comradeship and the devastating effects of war on both soldiers and civilians.