Movies and TvShows featuring "salesmanship" theme.

Bernie Tiede, a beloved mortician in a small Texas town, forms an unlikely friendship with a wealthy widow, but when their relationship takes a dark turn, Bernie becomes entangled in a murder trial.

Shooting Fish is a comedy crime movie that follows the story of a group of con artists who come up with various schemes to make money. The movie revolves around their adventures, including scams, thefts, and their love lives. It also explores themes of friendship, love, and the consequences of their actions. Set in London, the movie showcases the city's vibrant nightlife and various iconic landmarks.

In 'The Rose Maker', a flower vendor faces financial difficulties and decides to enter a flower contest in hopes of winning the prize money. As she prepares for the competition, she encounters obstacles such as a severe hailstorm and even indulges in breaking and entering to obtain the perfect rose. Will she be able to overcome these challenges and secure a better future?

In School for Scoundrels, a man joins a school that teaches dirty tricks and one-upmanship to gain an advantage in life and romance. With intense competition, romantic rivalry, and a charming self-help guru, the protagonist learns valuable lessons in salesmanship and sportsmanship.

In Deal of the Century (1983), an arms dealer and a used-car salesman team up to make a killing during the Cold War. Their scheme involves selling weapons to anyone willing to buy, including dictators and aggressive nations. As they navigate the dangerous world of international arms trade, they encounter various comedic and satirical situations. This dark comedy explores themes of greed, social commentary, and the military-industrial complex within the context of the arms industry.

In High Pressure, a fast-talking promoter finds himself caught up in a high-pressure business deal that involves selling a company. Along the way, he encounters a missing person found, a company president, and a district attorney. With frozen assets, engraved watches, and a stock ticker, the plot thickens as the protagonist navigates the treacherous world of business and romance.

A visiting American engages in a bold business promotion, the likes of which the British have not seen.

The film was commissioned in 1988 by Leonard Stern as the first of a series on celebrity businessmen and finished in 1991. Back then, the only way for a film to be seen was on television or in the theater. Donald threatened to sue any broadcaster or distributor that took on the film. In effect, it was suppressed. It was screened twice in back-to-back standing room only showings at the Bridgehampton Community House on July 3, 1991, the same day that Donald announced his engagement to Marla Maples.

Satellite dish salesman Gus experiences some life-altering changes when he meets performance artist Lucy in this visually poetic fantasy. After Lucy vanishes, leaving a puzzling note, Gus goes on a quest for the mysterious woman. Moving from his meticulous life in a technologically advanced world into the spontaneity of nature, Gus learns some important lessons and begins to trust his own instincts.

A blowhard who poses as a railroad executive (but is really just a $30-a-week clerk) catches a young bride and then drives her family's finances to the brink of ruin.

In 'Hired!' a door-to-door Chevrolet salesman has to prove his skills to his manager. This short instructional film explores the techniques of a successful salesman.

Pitchmen is a documentary film that showcases the behind-the-scenes world of salesmen who market and promote various popular products. It provides an in-depth look at the strategies, techniques, and challenges faced by these salespeople in their quest for success.

Salesmen Heckle and Jeckle set up shop in a hotel lobby selling mechanical shoes - they do the walking for you - and the hotel detective, an irritable and irascible dog with no tolerance for talking magpies, especially those selling mechanical shoes, objects to their business location. H & J object to his objections. Mayhem follows.

A football coach, struggling with his team's performance, gets a second opportunity to achieve success. He must use his salesmanship skills to motivate his players and bring them together as a team.

A 1917 film directed by Arthur Rosson.