Movies and TvShows featuring "self-defense-killing" theme.

A man wrongly accused of murder tracks the true culprit across the desert.

When a notorious outlaw gang arrives in the town of Table Rock, tension builds as the townspeople must rely on a reformed outlaw to protect them. As the outlaws threaten to take over the town, the lawman and the reformed outlaw must work together to maintain peace and protect the innocent.

When a man is wrongfully accused of murder, he must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with corrupt officials, lawlessness, and the remnants of the Confederate army to uncover the truth and clear his name.

A widower returns to his hometown to reconcile with his son and faces a confrontation with a ruthless cattle baron in the Wyoming Territory.

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is a docudrama drama based on the true story of a Mexican-American tenant farmer in Texas, who becomes the subject of a manhunt and is wrongfully accused of horse theft and murder. The film explores the themes of cultural clash, social drama, and the defense lawyer's struggle for justice in the face of bigotry and misunderstanding. Gregorio Cortez's heroic journey on horseback, evading law enforcement and lynch mobs, is a Mexican legend and an epic chase that has been preserved in the national film registry.

When a bounty hunter's father is killed, he seeks revenge but uncovers a dark family secret that forces him to choose between justice and loyalty. Along the way, he gets caught in a range war, escapes from jail, and participates in a quick draw contest.

A gunslinger named Bat Masterson seeks revenge against the corrupt sheriff and gang leader in the lawless town of Dodge City, Kansas.

In the rugged Canadian wilderness, a man finds himself falsely accused of murder. As he fights to clear his name, he must navigate treacherous terrain, evade a deadly wolf pack, and survive harsh conditions.

Angie, the wife of a charismatic pastor who extols family values yet maintains an icy demeanor toward his own, seeks solace from her marital woes in the arms of her recently hired pool boy, a fling which quickly upsets the idyllic facade of the community, reigniting old jealousies, and leaving no one's secrets safe.

When a woman is framed for murder, a private investigator must uncover the truth and prove her innocence in court. With the aid of his loyal black cat, he navigates through a web of deceit, uncovering a secret love affair, a fatal fire, and a hidden fortune. As the case unfolds, the investigator must use his skills to unravel the mystery and bring the true culprit to justice.

In Heat Lightning, a woman in the American Southwest faces isolation and danger after a botched robbery. She must navigate the desert landscape and confront her past while trying to protect herself and her loved ones.

In the midst of a treacherous voyage, the crew of a ship find themselves at the mercy of dangerous mutineers who resort to murder. As tensions rise and the crew members contemplate mutiny, they must navigate a deadly game of survival.

Upperworld is a crime drama movie set in 1930s New York City. The plot revolves around a newspaper reporter who is trying to uncover the truth behind a murder case. The investigation leads him to a high society woman and a powerful railroad magnate, and he must navigate through a web of lies, corruption, and betrayal to solve the case.