Movies and TvShows featuring "runyonesque-characters" theme.

When a boxer gets entangled in a love triangle and a web of corruption, he must navigate his way to the top while protecting his loved ones.

During the Great Depression, a little girl named Martha Jane is left in the care of a big-time gambler after her father is unable to pay off his debts. Despite the tension and reprisal that surround her, Martha Jane's innocence and resilience touch the hearts of those around her, leading to a series of unpredictable events that culminate in her redemption.

In 'King of the Underworld,' a small-town doctor gets mixed up with a gangster after saving his life. As he is dragged deeper into the criminal underworld, the doctor must navigate a web of violence, betrayal, and danger. He finds himself torn between his moral obligations and the allure of power and wealth. This gripping crime drama explores the dark side of humanity and the lengths one man will go to protect what he holds dear.

Dr. Clitterhouse, a brilliant doctor fascinated by criminal psychology, decides to research crime firsthand by becoming a member of a notorious gang. He soon finds himself getting caught up in a series of robberies and murders, leading to a thrilling and comedic chain of events. As his obsession with criminal behavior grows, he must navigate the dangerous world of gangsters and the psychological toll it takes on him.

When a night club owner discovers a dead body, he becomes embroiled in a plot by Nazi saboteurs to blow up a battleship. With the help of his loyal friends, he must navigate the dangerous world of espionage to save the day.

After retiring from a life of crime, a mobster named Brother Orchid finds himself in a monastery. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when his former associates get wind of his whereabouts and come looking for him. As he navigates the challenges of his new life, Brother Orchid must confront his past and find a way to protect his newfound tranquility.

A rich businessman brings home a homeless man who promises to tame his willful 18-year-old daughter.

Three Men on a Horse is a comedy film from 1936 about a man named Erwin Trowbridge who discovers he has the ability to predict the winners of horse races. He uses this newfound talent to make money and improve his life, but soon finds himself in a number of humorous and chaotic situations.

Gangster Deak Foster and his three henchmen, Brains Moran, Ears-to-the-Ground Hinkle and Photofinish Farris, take over what they think is a night club run by a rival, Stud Rocco, only to discover it is a nursery run by Irene Perry. All fall under the benign influence to the point where the three henchmen go to night school to be educated and Deak falls in love with Julie.