Movies and TvShows featuring "stage-manager" theme.
In the midst of the air raids during World War II, a crotchety old stage actor struggles to stage a Shakespeare play while dealing with personal and professional challenges.
In 'Opening Night', former star Nick O'Shea is given a one-night chance to revive his success. However, everything goes haywire when he encounters his ex-girlfriend, a stage manager, and a slew of other chaotic characters. With one hit to depend on, Nick must navigate his way through a dance-off, dressing room drama, and his womanizing ways. Will he be able to pull off the show of a lifetime?
A love-struck actor in London struggles to balance his career and romantic relationships while working in a theater production.
Cordelia, a cellist living in a basement apartment in London, becomes the victim of a stalker. As she tries to uncover the identity of her tormentor, she experiences panic attacks and becomes an unreliable narrator. The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and psychological suspense.
In this movie filled with greed, murder, and deception, a businessman stages a murder mystery to uncover the truth behind an inheritance.
Depeche Mode 101 (1989) is a documentary film that showcases the iconic band during their Music for the Masses Tour. The film takes viewers on a journey behind the scenes, capturing the band's unique sound, energetic performances, and the fanaticism of their dedicated fanbase. From the highs of sold-out stadiums to the lows of tour fatigue, Depeche Mode 101 offers a captivating look at the life of a touring band in the late '80s.
Set during World War II, 'The Dresser' follows the story of Norman, a crotchety old man who works as a dresser in a theater company. Norman is tasked with helping the veteran actor, Sir, prepare for his stage performance. As the war rages on and the theater faces the threat of bombing, Norman's dedication and loyalty are tested. The movie explores themes of aging, friendship, and the power of art.
Nanking (2007) is a documentary that tells the tragic story of the Nanking Massacre that took place in China in 1937. The film sheds light on the horrifying violence and atrocities committed by the Japanese army during their occupation of Nanking, and explores the courage and resilience of the Chinese people who survived the massacre.
Vincent Etchebar is spotted by the impresario Cartoni who gives him the opportunity to break into Paris. But nothing will go as planned.
Ladies of the Chorus tells the story of a burlesque queen and her daughter, who navigates the ups and downs of the chorus line. With a backdrop of ballroom and tap dancing, the mother-daughter duo face prejudice, backstage drama, and the complexities of love. Will they find success in the world of burlesque?
One Night of Love follows a teacher who dreams of singing at the Metropolitan Opera. She enters a singing competition, facing obstacles such as jealousy and competition. Through hard work and determination, she overcomes these challenges and achieves her dream.
Le créateur is a dark comedy that follows a struggling writer who is plagued by self-doubt and creative blocks. When he discovers that his neighbor killed his cat, he is driven to the brink of insanity. In his desperation, he tries sedatives, drinks excessively, and even drives through a wall. As the deadline for his play approaches, he must find a way to overcome his doubts and find the artistic inspiration he needs.
A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.
Yves Montand, playing himself, returns to his hometown of Marseilles to appear in an autobiographical musical. Once there, he searches for the barmaid he once loved and also encounters young hopeful Marion, giving her the chance of a lifetime
Tottie True is a gay-90s British music-hall performer who has her sights set on moving from rags to riches, who loses her heart to the pure-and-true blue balloonist, Sid Skinner, but continues her upward search on improving her social status. She finally settles for Lord Landon Digby who has lots of assets and a very-stiff upper lip. She gets a lot of the latter and very little of the former, and decides Sid might have been a better choice.
Herman Brandt, a handsome but overly conceited actor, lives in the same apartment building in Vienna as Carola and John Pointer and their 18-year-old daughter Mariette. One day, as Carola leaves the building, Brandt catches her in the stairwell and proposes she "visit" him at his apartment after everyone has gone to bed. Shocked and offended at his brazenness, she complains to the building manager, who orders Brandt to leave. He refuses, so the Pointers decide that they will move out instead. While they're packing, the police show up at their apartment with some bad news--Brandt has been found murdered, shot in the head. Inspector Muller, the detective investigating the murder, discovers that there is more to this case than meets the eye.
Once Upon a Time is a delightful comedy set in a small town during World War II. Follow the misadventures of a stage manager, a con man, a circus performer, and a group of eccentric characters as they come together to put on a show that will capture the hearts of the community. With hilarious antics, unexpected friendships, and a touch of romance, this film reminds us that sometimes the greatest stories unfold right in front of our eyes.
In Happy Go Lovely, a girl in Edinburgh, Scotland is struggling to pay her rent and finds herself caught up in a music revue. Along the way, she falls in love with the show's director and must navigate the challenges of the entertainment industry.
In the 1920s, a stage manager and a producer-director at a theatre company deal with rivalry and backstage drama while putting on a stage musical. The story takes a comedic twist, with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel becoming involved in the chaos. Based on a Broadway musical, the film explores the glamorous yet chaotic world of the 1930s theatre scene.