Movies and TvShows featuring "ship-owner" theme.
Rederiet is a drama TV show set on a cruise ship, exploring the lives of the crew and the power struggles within the management of the shipping company. The story revolves around the patriarch of a large family who owns the ship and the intrigue that unfolds on board.
In 19th-century Maine, a woman must navigate her own desires and a dysfunctional family as she spirals into darkness.
A man haunted by his past gets involved with a gang of English gangsters in the southern France. He finds himself in a series of comical situations involving a ship-owner, a bookmaker, and a parody of the French Riviera lifestyle.
The story of the German sail-training ship Pamir that sunk in a hurricane.
Phaedra, a young woman, falls in love with her stepson, Hippolytus. Their passionate affair leads to a series of tragic events, including suicide and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of high society and Greek mythology, Phaedra explores themes of forbidden love, guilt, and fate.
Underwater! (1955) tells the thrilling story of a group of treasure hunters who embark on a perilous journey to find a sunken ship in the Caribbean Sea. They face various challenges including rival treasure hunters, dangerous underwater explosions, and encounters with sharks. The movie explores themes of greed, friendship, and the risks involved in such a daring adventure.
The MacIver brothers (Michael Redgrave, Griffith Jones) build the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam power alone.
Young Barend is worried about the safety of the sailing vessel he is on. The owner is an unscrupulous and stingy man who skimps on repairs and Barend becomes aware of this. Inevitably there is drama and tragedy. The film is set in an early 20th century Dutch fishing village with local period costume and colour.
A boatload of Westerners is trapped in Manchuria as bandits led by Russian renegade Voronsky ravage the area. Seeking refuge in a fortified inn, the group is led by the boat's Captain Carson, who becomes involved with a woman who "belongs" to Voronsky. Carson must contend with the bandits outside and the conflicting personalities of those trapped inside the inn, as well as dealing with spies among the inn's personnel.
The Lady and the Tramp is a heartwarming film that follows the unlikely romance between Lady, a pampered Cocker Spaniel, and Tramp, a street-smart mutt. When Lady's owners go on vacation, she finds herself in the company of Tramp, who teaches her about life outside of her comfortable home. Together, they navigate various adventures and obstacles, including run-ins with the law and a perilous journey through the streets. This timeless classic explores the themes of love, friendship, and the importance of embracing one's true self.
Mermaids for Love is a romantic comedy about a race car driver who falls in love with a local girl during his vacation in Greece. As he tries to win her over, he gets involved in a real estate development scheme and faces a race against time to save the island's natural beauty. Filled with singing, dancing, and island charm, this movie captures the essence of a summer romance.
Andreas Tependris, the director of a mannequin school, meets again with an old friend who has returned from America. He proposes to get him a partner in his business, provided that he has grown up and changed his way of life. So, a new life begins for him by pretending the big businessman. But when he meet a wealthy American woman, he loses his mind and even renounces his fiancé. She, with the help of her daughter and his friends, sets him up for a trap to convince him...
A bungling burglar, determined to go down in the annals of crime as a genius, steals a ship in New York in order to rob a bank in Boston.
A World War II evacuee returns years later to England and finds his father in prison framed for murder.
Fast Life is a pre-code romantic comedy about a former sailor who becomes involved in a high-speed boat race, a masquerade party, and a kidnapping. Along the way, he must navigate through a series of collisions, chases, and bribery. This fast-paced film captures the thrill and excitement of speedboat racing in the early 1930s.
The son of a shipping magnate finds himself increasingly drawn to a lively circus clown, unaware of her profession. This doesn't sit well with his companion, and a war in the name of love begins. Is he capable of loving the funny girl?
Joy of Living follows the story of a young woman who works as a secretary in the radio industry. With dreams of becoming a successful actress, she navigates through various trials and tribulations, from mobsters to marriage proposals, all while finding love and laughter along the way. This black-and-white musical showcases the vibrant and energetic atmosphere of Broadway in the 1930s, with catchy songs and memorable dance numbers.
Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller battle it out in Cajun country! Johnny, a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, is seduced away from his fiance (Carol Thurston) by a rich outsider (Virginia Grey) who's nursed him back to health after a serious accident. She owns a large piece of the swamp and has outlawed hunting on her property. His rival Mike (Crabbe) is a trapper who harbors deep resentment for Johnny and his new wealthy friends. When he feels Johnny is responsible for the hunting ban, he resorts to destructive acts of vengeance.
A cynical young man, Giorgos, who believes that in this life you need to steer clear of principles and attachments, clashes with his father, captain Manolis and abandons the management of the family’s shipyard. Determined to build his life again, he gets a job as a waiter in a large hotel and believes that he can also get rich by taking advantage of the sorrows and the loneliness of the wealthy.