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.
A male nurse in a mental hospital witnesses one patient killing another, but struggles with his loyalties and his conscience to come forward.
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 workers in a small plough factory take over the firm, but when a large order falls through, the old management come back to help out.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 power-mad union boss resorts to murder to eliminate witnesses scheduled to testify against him. The eclectic cast includes Mickey Rooney, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Jay North, Vampira, Charles Chaplin Jr., Jackie Coogan and Norman Grabowski.
Alex Jones interviews Walter Burien, commodity trading adviser (CTA) of 15 years about the biggest game in town. There are over 85,000 federal and regional governmental institutions: school districts, water and power authorities, county and city governments – and they own over 70 percent of the stock market.
In 1907, the miners in Sulitjelma in Fauske in Nordland made a famous rebellion against greedy mine owners.
A documentary about the rise of the Solidarity movement in Poland during the 1980s, its struggles against political repression, and its impact on the eventual fall of communism in Europe. The film explores the historic events that took place in Gdansk and Warsaw, focusing on the shipyard workers' union and their fight for workers' rights. It also delves into the role of Polish politicians, the communist propaganda machine, and the state crimes committed during the era. The documentary provides a comprehensive look at the labor union's influence, the support it gained from anti-communist movements, and the significant role it played in bringing about political change in the region.
Here Is Your Life is a movie about a young man named Olof who grows up in northern Sweden during the early 1900s. The film follows Olof as he navigates his way through various experiences, including working in a sawmill, joining a trade union, and exploring relationships. Along the way, he experiences the firsts of many things, including first-time sex, first kiss, and first job. The movie captures the essence of Olof's coming-of-age journey and his experiences in a changing world.
The Angry Silence is a 1960 drama film that follows Tom Curtis, a factory worker who becomes resentful of the oppressive silence and conformity of his co-workers during a labor strike. As the shop steward and his wife try to convince Tom to join the strike, he faces intense pressure to conform. Tom decides to stand up against the silence, exposing the corrupt practices within the factory and fighting for his rights as an individual. This gripping film explores themes of labor relations, industrial strife, and the power of speaking out against injustice.
Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life.
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.