Movies and TvShows featuring "town-council" theme.
After their riches-to-rags journey, the wealthy Rose family is forced to rebuild their lives in Schitt's Creek, a small town they once bought as a joke. With their pampered lifestyle gone, they face the challenges of living in a motel, running a general store, and interacting with the eccentric local townsfolk. Through humor and heartwarming moments, they discover the true value of family and friendship.
Mayberry R.F.D. is a family-friendly sitcom set in the small town of Mayberry, North Carolina in the 1960s and 1970s. The series focuses on the life of widower and councilman Sam Jones, who is raising his son Mike with the help of their friends and neighbors. The show depicts the everyday challenges and joys of small-town life, with plenty of humor and heartwarming moments along the way.
Manon, a shepherdess, seeks revenge on the town council for their mistreatment of her and her family. She uncovers a secret water source that the town depends on, and uses it to manipulate them.
In Jesse Stone: Night Passage, a small-town police chief investigates a murder that leads him to uncover corruption and connections to organized crime. With his pet dog and the help of a bloodhound, he follows the trail and uncovers a web of deceit.
In a small village in Crete, Greece, under Turkish occupation during World War I, the villagers must make a difficult decision when a British officer demands a hostage to maintain peace. This decision brings to light the religious hypocrisy and cultural conflicts within the village, as well as the bravery and resilience of its inhabitants.
Audrey returns to her hometown after her fitness gym fails in New York City. Back in Mistletoe, Montana, she reconnects with her father and starts teaching fitness classes. When a businessman named Griffin proposes selling the town's recreation center to build a ski resort, Audrey and others fight to preserve the small-town atmosphere. Along the way, Audrey develops a romance with Griffin and must choose between her old life and the new possibilities that lie in Mistletoe.
The Jones family patriarch, also mayor, is swindled into thinking the town swamp is a rich mineral deposit.
Police chief Jesse Stone investigates a series of crimes in a small town, including the shooting of a police officer. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and deception.
Francesco is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Saint Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century religious figure known for his devotion to poverty and simplicity. The movie explores his relationship with his estranged father, the conflicts he faced with the Catholic Church, and his impact on the town council of Assisi. It also depicts his vow of poverty, his struggles with persecution, and his strong belief in Christianity. With the backdrop of historical events, including a mudslide and a shantytown, Francesco brings to life the inspiring journey of a passionate monk.
The Dalton gang is riding again, forcing a retired gunman to use his weapons once more.
Preacher Sam Stone and his new beautiful wife Jill stand by the grave of Sheriff Billy Kelly, who died trying to bring law-and-order to Emporia, Wyoming. Among the mourners are businessman George Gates, mayor Ned West and his daughter Patricia. The mayor rejects Gates' suggestion that he release gunfighter Waco from jail to clean up the town. When Patricia is attacked by a cowboy after leaving her boyfriend Scotty Moore, the mayor finally decides it is time accept the governor;s offer of amnesty for Waco. Jill Stone's first reaction, when learning that Waco has been released, is to leave town before Waco finds out that she, his former fiancée, has married the town preacher while Waco was in jail. Town boss Joe Gore is not overjoyed, either, but Ike and Pete Jenner eagerly await the chance to shoot Waco for the death of their brother. Written by Les Adams
In the 1950s, a small American town is shaken when a black girl goes missing. As tensions rise and accusations fly, the town's mayor and sheriff must uncover the truth before a race riot breaks out. Along the way, they discover secrets about their own town and themselves.
Shadow of the Sword is set in 16th-century Tyrol, where a heretic monk becomes the target of religious persecution. He fights against the injustice, facing torture, book burnings, and being accused of witchcraft. The film explores themes of faith, betrayal, and self-sacrifice, as the protagonist struggles to survive in a time of religious fanaticism.
In Magic Town, a man discovers that the opinions and statistics of the town's residents are an exact match for the entire United States, making the town the perfect sample for advertising and polling. However, the town faces bankruptcy and exploitation as media and fame come knocking on its door. In the midst of all this, the man starts to have a change of heart and realizes the consequences of his actions.
In a town suffering from a rat infestation, a mysterious piper offers to rid the town of the pests in exchange for payment. When the town refuses to pay, the piper seeks revenge in a twisted and magical way.
In 1930s Egypt, a town council controlled by a despotic rule deprives the working-class peasants of their water resources. A brave schoolteacher leads a petition to fight against the corrupt mayor and land owner to secure water rights and put an end to the oppressive regime.
New York reporter Bob MacAvoy is persuaded by pregnant wife Jane to buy a broken-down weekly newspaper in Eden, California. They have humorous problems with small town mores and eccentric citizens. But their schemes to increase circulation get them in over their heads.
Skeletons is a crime thriller set in a small town with a dark secret. When a series of murders rocks the town, a journalist uncovers a conspiracy involving mass murder, faked deaths, and a hidden trapdoor. As he digs deeper, he becomes the target of a dangerous gang, putting his life at risk. The film explores themes of morality, fear, and hatred, while also delving into the relationships between the town's residents and the secrets they hold.
Le Cas Du Dr. Laurent (The Case of Dr. Laurent) stars Jean Gabin as a Paris-based doctor who tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.
The McAllister family house is the setting for Gerry and Ellie's grapples with work, children and how to get the bathroom fixed. Both have reached the stage where reason cannot be heard above the ticking clock of experience and ambition. When temptation comes, how will they react?