Movies and TvShows featuring "trade-union" theme.
The Rag Trade is a British television sitcom broadcast by the BBC between 1961 and 1963 and by LWT between 1977 and 1978. The scripts were by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, who later wrote Wild, Wild Women, Meet the Wife and On the Buses. Wild, Wild Women was a period variation of The Rag Trade. The action centred on a small clothing workshop, Fenner Fashions in London. Although run by Harold Fenner and Reg the foreman, the female workers are led by militant shop steward Paddy Fleming, ever ready to strike, with the catchphrase "Everybody out!" Other cast members included Sheila Hancock, Esma Reese Cannon, Wanda Ventham and Barbara Windsor. The Rag Trade was revived by ITV company LWT in 1977, with Jones and Karlin reprising their roles. The 1977 version ran for two series, most of the scripts being based on the BBC episodes from the 1960s, and featured Anna Karen and future EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth as factory workers. The theme tune for the LWT series was written and performed by Lynsey De Paul.
Hoffa is a biographical crime drama that follows the life of Jimmy Hoffa, a prominent labor organizer and leader of the Teamsters union. The movie explores his involvement in organized crime, illegal activities, and his eventual disappearance in the 1970s.
The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."
In 1930s New York City, a journey through the criminal underworld unfolds as a family deals with murder, revenge, and madness after the death of their brother.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro is a drama film about a man who reflects on his life and his choices while on a safari in Africa. The movie explores themes of justice, poverty, and the impact of a traumatic event on the protagonist's life. It also delves into the relationships between mothers and their children, highlighting the absence, selfishness, and generosity of mothers. The main character, a welder who loses his job due to downsizing, struggles with unemployment and the challenges of finding meaning in his life. The film also touches upon trade unions, early retirement, robbery, and solidarity.
The Sicilian is a crime drama movie set in Sicily, Italy, during the 1940s. It follows the life of a Sicilian mafia don and his journey of betrayal, political corruption, and social reform. The protagonist, a communist revolutionary, becomes a martyr while fighting for agrarian reform and the rights of the working class. The movie explores themes of power, loyalty, and the impact of class differences on society.
Bastard Boys is an Australian television miniseries broadcast on the ABC in 2007. It tells the story of the 1998 Australian waterfront dispute. The script, published by Currency Press, won the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Best Television Script.
This 9-episodes documentary series extensively examines the history of Poland in the 20th Century, telling the story through archival films, newsreels, interviews, and readings from novels and poems.
A wealthy department store tycoon goes undercover as a shoe salesman to get to know his employees and discovers the struggles and class differences they face. Along the way, he falls in love with a working woman and joins forces with the employees to fight for better working conditions.
Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day is a TV show set in West Germany that depicts the everyday life of working-class factory workers. It explores social issues, workers' rights, family relationships, and the solidarity among comrades. The show also touches on German culture and the impact of the Deutsche Mark. Foosball, trade unions, and social problems are also central themes in the series.
In 1907, the miners in Sulitjelma in Fauske in Nordland made a famous rebellion against greedy mine owners.
Viva l'Italia is a comedy movie that explores the political corruption and protest in Italy. The story revolves around a trade-union leader who becomes a politician and gets involved in various scandals. A group of citizens, including a bocce player and a hamster lover, form a protest movement to fight against the corruption and nepotism. Along the way, they encounter hospital issues and deal with the challenges of dementia. The movie provides a satirical take on the political system in Italy.
No End is a drama film set in communist Poland in the 1980s. After the death of her husband, a woman must navigate the political and personal challenges of life under martial law. She becomes involved with a hypnotist who claims to be able to communicate with the dead, including her deceased husband.
Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.
In 'A Whole Life Ahead,' a recent graduate enters the workforce and faces the absurdities of corporate life. She takes on a series of odd jobs, dealing with a boss from hell, social issues, and workplace bullying. Along the way, she discovers love and navigates the complexities of romantic relationships.
They Don't Wear Black Tie is a drama set in Brazil during the military dictatorship. It follows the story of a son who is caught between the trade union movement and his family's expectations. The film explores themes of class struggle and political instability.
Carry On at Your Convenience is a British comedy film set in a factory where a worker organizes a worker's union and faces various humorous situations.
A naive Oxford graduate starts working in a factory, where he becomes caught up in a labor dispute and attempts to navigate the complex relationships between labor and management.
The story of men devoted to the yakuza lifestyle and their struggles during a time of fading yakuza power.
The Woman on Pier 13 tells the story of a man who becomes involved with a woman connected to a Communist agitator. As he uncovers her secret past and her involvement with dangerous individuals, he must navigate a web of deception, double-crosses, and seduction.