Movies and TvShows featuring "san-quentin" theme.

Eddie Brock, a journalist, tries to revive his career by interviewing Cletus Kasady, a serial killer. However, the interview goes wrong, and Kasady becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage. He escapes from prison and wreaks havoc. Eddie must team up with his own symbiote, Venom, to stop Carnage before it's too late.

Felon is a crime drama thriller about a man who is sent to prison after accidentally killing an intruder in his home. In prison, he must learn to survive the brutal conditions and navigate dangerous alliances, all while grappling with his guilt and striving to protect his family.

A Prairie Home Companion is a backstage drama of a live radio show in St. Paul, Minnesota. The story follows the lives of the show's ensemble cast as they navigate the challenges of putting on a successful show while dealing with personal and professional issues. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and the power of music.

Zoot Suit is a musical drama set in 1940s Los Angeles during the Zoot Suit Riots. It follows the trial of a group of young Mexican-American men accused of murder, exploring themes of racial discrimination and social injustice. The film also delves into the cultural significance of the zoot suit and the identity of the Mexican-American community.

Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.

Hell on Frisco Bay is a crime film noir about a former cop named Steve Rollins who seeks revenge on Vic Amato, the man who framed him for murder. Rollins is an ex-convict who is determined to clear his name and bring Amato to justice. Set in San Francisco Bay in the 1950s, the film explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and redemption.

A Death Row inmate uses his prison law studies to fight for his life. Based on a true story.

Chandler is a neo-noir crime movie that takes place in California in 1971. The story follows a private eye named Chandler who becomes involved in a dangerous case after a government witness seeks his help. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Chandler uncovers a web of mob connections and must navigate a crime wave to bring justice. Along the way, he encounters various intriguing characters, including a tap-dancing shoe shine boy and a mysterious woman. The film combines elements of classic film noir with a touch of French cinema and features thrilling action sequences as Chandler fights to solve the case.

An ex-con sets up a program to straighten out hard-core prisoners. Things don't go as planned.

The grim news made international headlines: On August 21, 1971, prison authorities discovered a gun on famed Soledad Brother author, activist and San Quentin inmate George Jackson. A shootout ensued, killing Jackson, two other inmates and three guards, and wounding three more officers. Authorities asserted that only lawyer Stephen Bingham could have smuggled the weapon into the prison. Fearing that a conviction for abetting the guards’ deaths would lead to his own murder, the attorney fled, beginning a long, strange odyssey of pseudonymous exile. Strange indeed for the Yale-graduate scion of politically prominent New England elites.

Desmond plays convict Mike Gilbert, who goes on the lam with fellow prisoners Gruber and Graham when he finds out his wife is divorcing him and feels he has nothing to lose. Gruber intends to get his robbery loot, which his father, Curly, has successfully hidden from the law. After commandeering a plane, they double-cross Graham, who assembles his gang to get revenge - and Gruber's loot. Meanwhile, Gilbert falls in love with Robbie, his ex-wife’s sister. Through Robbie’s influence, Gilbert decides to go straight, but his cohorts aren’t quite so willing to reform.

San Quentin (1937) is a gripping crime noir film set in the notorious San Quentin prison. The story revolves around a brother and sister who find themselves entangled in a web of lies, gunfights, and a daring escape from prison. As they navigate the dangerous world inside the walls of San Quentin, they must confront their past and fight for their future.

A middle-aged playwright, who is an ex-convict, finds redemption and purpose in his life when he starts writing a play while serving time in prison. The play explores themes of prison life, redemption, and the power of art. Along the way, he encounters various challenges including plagiarism, a prison riot, and personal relationships. Inspired by a true story set in San Quentin prison.

On June 3, 1973, a man was murdered in a busy intersection of San Francisco’s Chinatown as part of an ongoing gang war. Chol Soo Lee, a 20-year-old Korean immigrant who had previous run-ins with the law, was arrested and convicted based on flimsy evidence and the eyewitness accounts of white tourists who couldn’t distinguish between Asian features. Sentenced to life in prison, Chol Soo Lee would spend years fighting to survive behind bars before journalist K.W. Lee took an interest in his case. The intrepid reporter’s investigation would galvanize a first-of-its-kind pan-Asian American grassroots movement to fight for Chol Soo Lee’s freedom, ultimately inspiring a new generation of social justice activists.

A young female prison guard finds out that her first assignment is to San Quentin, one of the toughest prisons in the country.

San Quentin's new warden crusades for reform and for a framed inmate who loves a nurse.

Drama set in San Quentin prison.

In 1969, country music legend Johnny Cash performed a legendary concert at San Quentin prison. The concert was recorded and released as a live album, capturing Cash's raw and powerful performance. This documentary follows Cash's journey to San Quentin and showcases the impact of his music on the inmates.

A corrupt official at San Quentin tries to frame an innocent guard for several murders within the prison.

Brit Amelia Blake travels to America to join her son Alfred. Fate forces her to hitchhike to California, a perilous journey that she shares with kind young Judy Martin. When Judy and another fellow traveler discover the unfortunate truth about Alfred, they struggle to spare Amelia's feelings.