Movies and TvShows featuring "reprieve" theme.

The Front Page is a 1931 comedy-drama film about newspaper reporters on the backfield beat, written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, and directed by Lewis Milestone.

After being released from prison, a man attempts to start anew but is relentlessly pursued by a determined police officer who seeks revenge.

His Girl Friday is a screwball comedy that follows the story of a newspaper editor, Walter Burns, who tries to win back his ex-wife and star reporter, Hildy Johnson, as she prepares to marry another man. The plot takes a hilarious turn when Walter uses every trick in the book to keep Hildy from leaving the newspaper business and getting married.

As death-row inmate Anthony Woods' execution date approaches, prison warden Bernadine Williams wrestles with the emotional and ethical complexities of capital punishment. Faced with mounting guilt and a failing marriage, Bernadine must make a decision that will have far-reaching consequences.

When a television news producer is assigned to manage her ex-husband and a smooth-talking news anchor, she must navigate through a series of hilarious and chaotic situations.

Convicts 4 is a 1962 biographical drama film based on the autobiography written by John Resko, a New York City artist who was imprisoned for armed robbery. The film follows Resko's experiences in Sing Sing prison, including his interactions with fellow inmates, prison guards, and his struggle to maintain his sanity.

A naive teenager takes on a summer job at a lakeside resort where he encounters bullies, angelic interventions, and romantic escapades. With the help of newfound friends, he navigates through a series of comedic challenges to come of age and find love.

Let Joy Reign Supreme is a period drama film set in 18th century France, featuring a story revolving around scandal, conspiracy, and the struggle for power. The film follows the life of Philippe d'Orleans, the regent of France, as he navigates the treacherous court politics, faces false accusations, and deals with various challenges including illness and the threat of betrayal. With its depiction of the corrupt and decadent French court, the movie explores themes of greed, cruelty, and the fight for freedom.

Mr. Dithers leaves Dagwood in charge of the office for a short period. Poor old Dagwood manages to gum things up when he falls for a confidence scam engineered by the duplicitous Toby Clifton. He even finds himself in a compromising position that seriously endangers his future connubial happiness with his wife Blondie. Once again, it's up to Blondie to straighten out the mess.

During World War II, a Catholic priest is granted a brief reprieve from a concentration camp to undergo a psychological test. As he faces the moral dilemmas of collaborating with the Nazi regime or upholding his faith, he must also confront his own inner struggles and the questioning of his beliefs.

Ivy is a movie set in 1947 that revolves around a crime, drama, and thriller storyline. The plot follows the story of a woman named Ivy who gets involved in a mysterious murder and finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. As Ivy navigates the treacherous world of crime and deception, she must uncover the truth and fight for her innocence.

When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right.

Billy Duncan (Robert Krantz) is a dance instructor who has fallen on hard times. After a misstep with the law, a judge sentences him to serve 500 hours of community service. His assignment? Giving dance lessons to the Yiayias and Papous at a local Greek Orthodox Church. Soon Billy, the "xeno", finds himself falling in love with Alexia Constarakis (Patricia Skeriotis) the daughter of a wealthy parishioner, and with the help of Father Chris (Robert Costanzo), the Church's off-beat, charismatic Priest, Billy is inspired into teaching dance again, and taking a chance on love.

A hardened criminal is transformed into a responsible member of society after he undergoes plastic surgery.

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.