Movies and TvShows featuring "teleplay-adapted-by-author" theme.
Further Tales of the City is a TV mini-series that revolves around the lives of the diverse residents of 28 Barbary Lane in San Francisco. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery within the LGBTQ+ community.
A recovering alcoholic writer becomes the caretaker of an isolated hotel during the winter, but supernatural forces drive him to madness and lead to a deadly confrontation.
The Winds of War is an epic family saga that follows the lives of various characters during World War II. It explores the personal and political struggles they face, as well as their relationships and experiences during this tumultuous period in history. The story is set in various locations, including Japan, London, and Berlin, and features an ensemble cast. The series delves into themes such as love, war, betrayal, and the human spirit.
Pippi Longstocking is a young girl with supernatural powers who lives alone with her horse and monkey. She becomes friends with a young boy and they go on adventures together. Pippi is known for her braided hair and redheaded appearance. The show is based on the cult-favorite children's book and features a strong female protagonist.
Emil is a naughty child who constantly gets into mischief on his family's farm in rural Sweden. Despite his mischievous nature, Emil has a heart of gold and is deeply loved by his family and friends. Set in the early 1900s, this TV show is based on the beloved novel and showcases the adventures of Emil as he navigates childhood on a farm.
The drama depicts the crisis of a couple in the midst of a malaise, the anguish of their children as they grow into adulthood, the disintegration of their family, and finally the collapse of their house due to water damage.
Molly Pargeter is a forty-something wife and mother of three girls, who leads a stable but dull life in 1980s West London. She feels overweight and there is no passion in her relationship with her husband Hugh, who is secretly seeing another woman. For most of her life she has found escape in detective novels and books on art, especially about the fifteenth century Italian fresco painter Piero Della Francesca. Then in a newspaper's small ads Molly sees the details of a villa in Tuscany, Italy to let and after travelling to Italy to view the villa "La Felicita" she decides to take it for the family's August holiday.
The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
The Beiderbecke Affair is a comedy-drama TV show set in England. It revolves around a schoolteacher who gets tangled up in a corruption scandal involving the local government and the police. The story is driven by a love for jazz and takes place in Leeds, England. Based on a novel, this TV mini-series explores the quirky adventures of the main characters.
Comanche Moon is a TV mini-series set in 19th century Texas, following the adventures of the Texas Rangers as they deal with conflicts and challenges posed by the Comanche Indians. The story revolves around the struggles of the Rangers to maintain law and order in the American South amidst the backdrop of the Wild West. The plot explores the dynamics between the Rangers and the Comanches, highlighting the complex relationships, battles, and cultural clashes between the two groups. With elements of drama and Western, Comanche Moon offers a thrilling and captivating narrative filled with action, adventure, and historical context.
The Buddha of Suburbia follows the journey of a teenager named Karim as he navigates his way through his identity and sexuality in a suburban setting. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the show delves into themes of family relationships, drug use, and the clash of cultures. With elements of satire and comedy, it offers a unique perspective on suburban life.
Empire Falls is a small town in Maine with a blue-collar community. Miles Roby, the manager of the Empire Grill, goes through various challenges as he navigates his personal and professional life. The series explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of working-class individuals.
This TV show adaptation of the classic novel 'The Phantom of the Opera' follows the story of a masked phantom who falls in love with a young opera singer and terrorizes the Paris Opera House. It explores themes of love, obsession, and desire within the backdrop of the opera world.
Madicken is a comedy-drama TV show that takes place in a small town. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Madicken and her family. The show is based on a popular novel and combines humor and drama to create a heartwarming story.
Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.
Bella Mafia (1997) is a crime drama about a widow seeking revenge against the mafia who killed her husband and children. She infiltrates the mafia and plots to bring them down, using her connections and determination to succeed.
A waitress who has psychic visions of murders before they happen is asked by a police detective to help find a serial killer.
This mini-series is a critically acclaimed drama of psychological intrigue, conspiracy and murder. It began in 1979 with the grisly discovery of school teacher Susan Reinert's nude, battered body. It ended seven years later, after one of the most massive homicide investigations in history.
Death of a Salesman follows a salesman named Willy Loman who, after years of hard work, finds himself facing the harsh realities of his life. As he struggles with the pressures of his failing career and strained relationships with his family, Willy dreams of a better future and reflects on his past mistakes.
A miniseries based on the Jackie Collins novel "Lady Boss." In this sequel to "Chances," Lucky Santangelo returns to Hollywood determined to become its most powerful woman.